Hyperhidrosis Center - Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg 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 Schaumburg * Schaumburg Dermatology  Clear Complexions RX  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Michael A Greenberg MD  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Marvin H Margolis MD  Glazer Dermatology  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Dermelan  Dermelan  Dermelan  Fahey Medical Center  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Cole D Lundquist MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Julie A Moore MD  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Lakeshore Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  AC Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  North Shore Dermatology  North Shore Dermatology  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Cosmetic Surgery Associates  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  North Glen Dermatology  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Kiran R Bais MD  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Karen Lynn Maloney MD  Robert M Septon MD  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Advanced Urology Center  Northshore Center for Medical Aesthetics & Dermatology  Northshore Center for Medical Aesthetics & Dermatology  Northshore Center for Medical Aesthetics & Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  Miroslawa Dulczewska Miller MD PhD  Academic & Clinical Associates  Academic & Clinical Associates  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Aaron M Dworin MD  Bryan C Schultz MD Schaumburg, IllinoisUpcoming 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 Schaumburg
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