Hyperhidrosis Center - Melbourne, FLMelbourne Dermatologist Doctors for HyperhidrosisType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Melbourne * Joseph J Chanda MD  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Anthony Porter MD  Osler Medical Inc  Bradley P Grant MD PA  Beachside Dermatology  Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  MIMA Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatology  Space Coast Dermatology  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Indian River Skin & Cancer Center  Neil S Heskel MD  The Aesthetic Dermatology Center  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Family Allergy & Asthma  Patrick Ottuso MD  Kelmar M Burge Jr. MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Clifford W Lober MD  Mark R Kaiser MD PA  Allergy Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Shamsher Singh MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Sharon A Stokes MD  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  Daniel B Seff DO  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Knight Dermatology Institute  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Jose V Lara MD  Med Florida Dermatology  Med Florida Dermatology  Lawrence T Wagers MD  Family Health Center  Steven M Price MD  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Thomas M Barnes MD  William J Grisaitis MD  Derrow Dermatology  John L Meisenheimer MD  Connelly Skin Cancer Center  Dermatology Centers  Dermatology Centers  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Dermatology Associates of theTreasure Coast  Jerome A Africk MD  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Associates in Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  James D Morgan MD PA  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  Thomas G S Fiala MD  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Randall Coverman MD  Davis Dermatology  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Lake Mary Family Physicians  American Institute of Dermatology PA  Central Florida Dermatology  Nelson A Warner MD  Heller Dermatology Center  James Taylor MD  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Sidney Possick MD  Elise C Hillmann MD  John A Cottam MD  Richard Mayron MD  Genesis Dermatology  New Age Dermatology  A Center For Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery  Skin Cancer Center of The Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Ormond Beach Dermatology Melbourne, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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HyperhidrosisRead the Hyperhidrosis article » What is hyperhidrosis?Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start around puberty, while palm and sole sweating may begin earlier, often during childhood. Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life. Sweating is embarrassing, it stains clothes, and it complicates business and social interactions. Severe cases can have serious practical consequences as well, making it hard for people who suffer from it to hold a pen, grip a steering wheel, or shake hands.
What is the cause of hyperhidrosis?Although neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases can sometimes cause excessive sweating, most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat nearly all the time, regardless of their mood or the weather.
What is the treatment for hyperhidrosis?Through a systematic evaluation of causes and triggers of excessive sweating, followed by a judicious, stepwise approach to treatment, many people with this annoying disorder can achieve good results and improved quality of life. The approach to treating hyperhidrosis generally proceeds as follows:
Recommended Reading Related to Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)Introduction to night sweatsDoctors in primary care fields of medicine often hear their patients complain of night sweats as they are common. Night sweats refer to any excess sweating occurring during the night. However, if your bedroom is unusually hot or you are using too many bedclothes, you may begin to sweat during sleep - and this is normal. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment. In one study of 2267 patients visiting a primary care physician, 41% reported experiencing night sweats during the previous month, so the perception of excessive sweating at night is fairly common. It is important to note that flushing (a warmth and redness of the face or trunk) may also be hard t... Other Related Hyperhidrosis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Melbourne
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