Hyperhidrosis Center - Penn Hills, PAPenn Hills 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 Penn Hills * Margaret S Lally MD LLC  Bernard Palus MD  Martone & Martone MD  RJC Fox Chapel Dermatology  Dermatologic Care Inc  Judith I Arluk MD PC  Allegheny Dermatology Associates PC  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  Jeffrey G Weaver DO  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  Jeffrey G Weaver DO  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  John A Zitelli MD PC  John A Zitelli MD PC  Dermpath Diagnostics  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  UPMC Dermatology  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  Kimberly A Rau MD  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  Dermatological Associates PC  Dermatological Associates PC  Dermatology Associates Of West County  Allegheny General Hospital Dermatology  Neil Niren MD  Alan W Solter MD  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Alicia Baum MD  Debra T Abell MD & Associates PC  Premier Plastic Surgery PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  David Horvath MD  South Hills Dermatology  South Hills Dermatology  Sharon L Hrabovsky MD  Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Health Center  Nancy S House MD  Joseph B Bikowski MD  Paul J Ruschak MD  David Bradley Amos MD PhD  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Timothy A Brown MD  Pucevich & Pucevich MDs  Drs Glasser & Pica  Drs Glasser & Pica  Mark P Seraly MD  Drs Cohen & Stephen  Drs Cohen & Stephen  Ann McCune MD  Robert Stiegel  Joel Siegel MD  Jean B Braun MD  Kim Hatcher MD  King-Maceyko Dermatology Associates  King-Maceyko Dermatology Associates  Tri-State Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center  William G Dunagin MD  Northwest Physicians Associates  Richard E Johnson MD  Blair Medical Associates  Altoona Dermatology Associates  Altoona Dermatology Associates Penn Hills, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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 Penn Hills
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