Hyperhidrosis Center - Petaluma, CAPetaluma 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 Petaluma * Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Novato Dermatology Associates  Novato Dermatology Associates  Joseph Greenberg MD  Richard B Odom MD  Sonoma Skin  Kaiser Foundation Hospital  Joseph Greenberg MD  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Dermatology Consultants of Marin  Marin Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Institute  Cheryl Tanasovich MD  Stephen D Schwartz MD  Kenneth M Stein MD  R Makala Anders MD  Marek Lorenc MD  Julie A Winfield MD  Skintique  Cynthia S Bailey MD  Cynthia S Bailey MD  Laub Dermatology & Aesthetics  Eye Associates of Sebastopol  Lewis H May II MD  Robert A Davis MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Diane S Silver MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  N Charles Diakon MD  Carol Isaacs MD  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  James McCole MD  Advanced Dermatology Care  Kathy Fang MD PhD  Camilla McCalmont MD  Camilla McCalmont MD  UCSF VA Medical Center  VA Medical Center  Dermatology Center  Gerald A Gellin MD  Lawrence S Kaminsky MD  Drs Manber & Pollat  Drs Manber & Pollat  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Quita V Cruciger MD  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Medical Center Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF The Comprehensive Cancer Center  Kathleen M Welsh MD  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  Ronald R Chappler MD  Michael K Burns MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  William W Kwan MD  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  San Francisco Dermatology Inc Petaluma, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Petaluma
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