Hyperhidrosis Center - Warren, OHWarren 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 Warren * Brodell Medical  Warren Dermatology & Allergy  Warren Dermatology & Allergy  Peter M Barnovsky DO  Susan G Woods MD  Chi S Ko MD  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Stephen L Salcedo MD  Dermatology Center of Northeast Ohio  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  David J Corallo DO & Marco Corallo DO  New Horizons Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  William S Mirando MD  Hudson Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Bruce P Guido MD  Jaye E Benjamin MD  Michael G Mancuso MD  Family Medicine Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Esti G Gumpertz MD  Prakash K Khandekar MD  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  Falls Family Practice Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  North Canton Medical Foundation  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Dermatology & Laser Specialists Inc  Khan Dermatologist  Lizabeth Powers MD  Mark W Berbaum MD  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Willoughby Hills Family Health Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Rohit Prakash MD  Gary D Lichten MD  Eliot N Mostow MD  Phoenix Dermatology  Beno Michel MD Inc  Beno Michel MD Inc  Guillermo R Sicard MD  Guillermo R Sicard MD  Cleveland Clinic Art & Medicine  North Canton Medical Foundation  UHMG Dermatology  Stanley L Fox MD  Robert Brody MD  R Bennett Eppes MD  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Haber Dermatology  Curtis W Hawkins MD  Robert E Marsico MD  Metropolitan Dermatology Associates  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Cynthia P Huang MD  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  Dominic Tam MD  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Apra Sood MD  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology Warren, OhioUpcoming 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 Warren
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