Hyperhidrosis Center - Thousand Oaks, CAThousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks * Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Comron Maleki MD  Tri-Valley Dermatology and Laser Cdenter  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Judith S Feldman MD  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  James S Weintraub MD  West Lake Eye & Skin Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Coastal Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatologists  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Affiliated Dermatologists  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Affiliated Dermatologists  Bente H Berman MD  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Lisa N Oki MD  Mary Lee Amerian MD  James H Sternberg MD  Robert DeStefano MD  West Hills Dermatology Group  Kranson Cosmetic Laser Institute  Robert M Miller MD  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  Douglas Hamilton MD  Douglas Hamilton MD  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Southern CA Permanente  Diane M Reisinger MD  Southern CA Permanente  Peter L Karlsberg MD  Lawrence Osman MD  Dermatology Group  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Valley Dermatology  Milton Kaplan MD  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Robert R Jordan MD  Ventura Dermatology Medical Clinic Inc  Ileana E Zapatero MD  Castle Dermatology  Robert M Hartman MD  Michael McCray MD  Norman H Nelson MD  Palisades Dermatology  Michael E Borok MD  Michael T Lin MD  Steven Naltsas MD  Dermatology Surgical Medical  Advanced Dermatology Center & Cosmetic Care  Skin Cancer Medical Center  MacKenzie Dermatology  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Stephen J Friedman MD  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Evelyn Jankowski MD  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Quynh Sebastian MD  Lawrence H Matt MD  Pamela Rand MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Quynh Sebastian MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Martin L Alpert MD  Bennett & Shim MDs  Stacy P Salob MD & Karyn Grossman MD  Bennett & Shim MDs  Robert P Abergel MD  Santa Monica Dermatology  Laser Institute Dermatology  Santa Monica Dermatology  Billie Phelps MD  Santa Monica Dermatology  Laser Institute Dermatology  Brentwood Dermatology Medical  Santa Monica Dermatology  David M Stoll MD  Mary Lee Amerian MD  Joseph Landau MD  Angela Castellano MD Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Thousand Oaks
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