Hyperhidrosis Center - Vineland, NJVineland 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 Vineland * A & A Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Ingrid P Warmuth MD PA  Victor Mellul MD  Dermatology Center of Washington Township  Dermatology Center of Washington Township  Family Dermatology LLC  Stanley Rekant MD  Donald J Baker MD  Coyle Connolly DO  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Alta Dermatology & Skin Care  Cooper University Center for Dermatologic Surgery  Koulin Chou MD  Bennett K Schwartz MD  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  John F Schmelzer DO & Meghan Caruso-Schmelzer DO  John F Schmelzer DO & Meghan Caruso-Schmelzer DO  Loren T Burns MD  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Rosalie Marinari MD  Aesthetic Dermatology  Rosalie Marinari MD  Matthew P Olivo MD  Michael DeCosmo DO  South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center  David A High MD  David A High MD  Burlington County Dermatology  Lawrence Paolini DO  Anthony G Campo Jr. MD  Dermatology Associates PA  Dermatology Associates PA  Academy Dermatology  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Isaac S Mordecai MD  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Daniel Kessel MD  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Forked River Dermatology  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  John Vine MD  Bruce Jay Berger MD PA  William F Cosulich MD  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Dermatology  William B O'Grady MD  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Michael L Sher MD LLC  All-County Dermatology  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Freehold Skin Clinic  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Natalya Avanesova MD  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Penelope J Cohen MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Vineland, New JerseyUpcoming 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 Vineland
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