Hyperhidrosis Center - San Bernardino, CASan Bernardino 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 San Bernardino * Jeffrey Rattet MD  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  High Desert Skin Center  Ingrid E Trenkle MD  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  West Dermatology Medical Group  Sorin Eremia MD  Elissa Gropen MD  Riverside Medical Clinic  Drs Husain & Austin  Drs Husain & Austin  Soon Lee MD  A Acne & Skin Care Center  West Dermatology Medical Group  Gloria J Stevens MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  Chaparral Medical Group Inc  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Hai T Tran  Beach Cities Dermatology  Laurie M Woll DO  Randy J Jacobs MD  Randy J Jacobs MD  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Hemet Dermatology  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Hemet Dermatology  California Dermatology Center  Fortunata Mendoza MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  James T Wang MD  WEST DERMATOLOGY  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Dermatology Associates  Orange Coast Dermatology Inc  Amar Medical Group  Daniel E Gormley MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Alexander Miller MD  Boston Dermatology  Jacob Rispler MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Richard M Matkaluk MD  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Dermatology Office  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Samireh Z Said MD  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  William R Bartok MD  Alto Care Medical Group  Robert Carlin MD  Hamid Towhidian MD PC  Michael A Wong MD  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  Green Dermatologic Medical Group San Bernardino, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 San Bernardino
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