Hyperhidrosis Center - New Haven, CTNew Haven 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 New Haven * Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Kalman L Watsky MD  Mark J Goldstein MD  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  John W Edelglass MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Kevin Diette MD  Donald R Greene MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Philip E Shapiro MD  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Brian McGrath MD  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Advanced Dermatology Center  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Glenn S Gart MD  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Middlesex Dermatology  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Joseph Weiss MD  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology Surgical Associates LLC  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Jitesh K Vachhani MD  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology Associates  Julia B Sabetta MD  Lawrence J Fortier MD  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Robert B Nathanson MD  Elliot C Zweig MD PC  Lauren A Daman MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC New Haven, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 New Haven
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