Hyperhidrosis Center - Oro Valley, AZOro Valley 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 Oro Valley * Sheftel Associates Dermatology LLP  Sheftel Associates Dermatology LLP  Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Sheftel Associates Dermatology LLP  Sheftel Associates Dermatology LLP  Anthony Lux MD  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Northwest  Associated Dermatologists PC  Associated Dermatologists PC  Tucson Dermatology  Associated Dermatologists PC  Tucson Dermatology  Associated Dermatologists PC  Tucson Dermatology  Skin Spectrum  Skin Spectrum  Ironwood Dermatology PC  Ironwood Dermatology PC  Ironwood Dermatology PC  Ironwood Dermatology PC  Michael J Huether MD PC  Saguaro Dermatology  Sheftel Associates Dermatology LLP  Specialists in Dermatology PLLC  Specialists in Dermatology PLLC  Specialists in Dermatology PLLC  Specialists in Dermatology PLLC  Specialists in Dermatology PLLC  Pima Dermatology  Pima Dermatology  Marc I Epstein DO  Alan J Levin MD  Paul R Lichtenstein MD  Adobe Dermatology PC  Tamra Whiteley Myers MD  Norman Levine MD PLLC  Norman Levine MD PLLC  Catalina Dermatology  Flieger & Lemcke MDs  Flieger & Lemcke MDs  Academy Dermatologists Group  Linda Ilizaliturri MD  West Dermatology of Arizona  Richard H Weyer MD  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Lloyd D Brenden MD  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Bigler Dermatology  Ruskin R Lines III MD  East Valley Dermatology  East Valley Dermatology  Chandler Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  AAP Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PC  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Paul R. Love MD  Glenn H Brown MD  Arizona Family Physicians  Robert Griego MD  Jerry A Ponitch MD  Derma  Stockton Dermatology  Arizona Premier Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Ahwatukee Skin and Laser  New Horizons Dermatology  Arcadia Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care Oro Valley, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Oro Valley
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