Increased sweating is a pathology that can not be ignored. The correct name for the disease is hyperhidrosis. Treatment is carried out by a dermatologist. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of excessive sweating.
Description of the pathological process
Sweat secretion is a normal protective reaction of the body. Due to the secretion of liquid secretion, thermoregulation is performed. Almost everyone sweats with excessive physical exertion or in a stuffy room. Sweat helps cool the body, prevents overheating. In addition, increased sweating can occur in humans with many diseases, when the body temperature is elevated. Together with liquid secretion, the vital products of pathogenic bacteria and toxins are removed from the body.
Pathological excessive sweat is called hyperhidrosis. Treatment of the disease can be carried out in several ways. All of them will be described below. Patients with unpleasant symptoms should first consult a dermatologist. It often happens that other pathological processes in the body provoke the development of hyperhidrosis. Treatment in this case must begin with the underlying disease. Additionally, you may need to consult a neurologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, urologist and other related specialists.
Most often, a local form of hyperhidrosis is observed in patients. Increased sweating can be observed on the head, feet, hands, in the armpits. In the most complex cases, fluid secretion is released in large quantities throughout the body. One of the varieties of the disease is bromidrosis (sweat begins to be released with an unpleasant odor, and in large quantities). Most often, this type of disease is caused by an increased secretion of fatty acids.
What triggers excessive sweating?
Why does underarm sweating or foot hyperhidrosis appear? Treatment should begin only after it is possible to find out the causes of the pathological process. Often the development of the disease provokes hormonal changes in the body. Many teens complain of excessive sweating. Pathology begins to manifest itself in 14-15 years. As a rule, by the age of 25 the situation is already normal. During pregnancy, armpit hyperhidrosis may develop. Special treatment is not necessary. After the baby is born, in most women the process of sweating is normalized.
A common cause of the disease in adulthood is a functional disorder of the sympathetic nervous system. The body begins to respond to the simplest stimuli with increased sweating. When playing sports or being in a stuffy room with a patient, the amount of sweat secreted can exceed the norm by tens of times. Additionally, he may have other unpleasant symptoms. The disease often develops after suffering stress, depression, and neurosis. In this case, the person will also complain of headaches and insomnia.
Disruption of the digestive system can also trigger hyperhidrosis. Treatment is carried out after a comprehensive examination of the whole organism. Increased sweating of the face can be observed in overweight patients after eating. Especially often, such a reaction of the body is provoked by semi-finished products, too sharp or salty dishes.
In fact, any disturbances in the body can provoke hyperhidrosis. Treatment of the pathological process should be comprehensive. Any chronic diseases lead to a violation of thermoregulation. The risk group includes people suffering from diabetes mellitus, cancer pathologies, endocrine disorders, etc.
Drug therapy
How to overcome hyperhidrosis? Treatment at home can be carried out only after consulting a doctor. At an early stage, the development of the pathological process can be stopped with the help of medications. All drugs that are used to treat hyperhidrosis can be divided into two large groups. These are sedatives and medications that directly affect the sympathetic nervous system.
Against the background of neurosis, hyperhidrosis of the palms often develops. Treatment in this case can be carried out with the use of sedatives. Good results are shown by the usual tincture of valerian. After a short course of treatment, the patient establishes a dream, normalizes metabolic processes in the body. You can also use tincture of motherwort or peony.
If light medications do not give the desired effect, tablets can be used. With severe stress and neurosis, the drug "Phenazepam" can be used. This tranquilizer has a pronounced sedative effect. Often it is used in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. Treatment should be carried out strictly in agreement with the doctor. The drug "Phenazepam" has many side effects. The medication is not recommended for minors, as well as for women during pregnancy or lactation.
What medicines can still be used to overcome hyperhidrosis? Treatment at home can be carried out using antifungal ointments. In a humid environment, pathogenic microorganisms multiply rapidly, causing an unpleasant odor. External funds are used only in combination with other medicines.
The use of antiperspirants
Special deodorants and antiperspirants are primarily used in the treatment of armpit hyperhidrosis. The price of these funds is usually not high. Almost everyone can afford such a solution to the problem. In pharmacies, you can also find special therapeutic antiperspirants. They can be used not only to eliminate excessive sweating in the armpits, but also for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the feet, hands, face.
Most medical deodorants use metal salts. They suppress the activity of sweat glands, eliminate an unpleasant odor. Also, the composition of therapeutic agents includes aluminochlorides. In deodorants, there may be a different concentration of salts.
One of the most popular treatments for hyperhidrosis is the medical antiperspirant Dry Dry. The composition includes aluminum chloride hydrate and alcohol. Deodorant helps fight sweating within 24 hours. However, it should be understood that the remedy does not cure the disease, but only eliminates unpleasant symptoms. Dry-Dry is available in the form of a spray, as well as a solid deodorant. If you believe the reviews, the first option is more convenient to use. Colorless transparent liquid in a glass bottle does not stain clothes.
The plus is that the Dry Drive tool can be used for any parts of the body. Deodorant can also be purchased for those suffering from foot hyperhidrosis. Treatment in combination with the use of medications prescribed by a doctor will give a positive result.
Ionophoresis
How to cope with hyperhidrosis? Treatment, the prices of which are not always low, are postponed for many. Meanwhile, if you start therapy in a timely manner, you can cope with the disease once and for all. Good results are shown by iontophoresis. The plus is that the technique can be used to treat excessive sweating in almost all problem areas. But most often this method is used for hyperhidrosis of the palms. Treatment does not bring discomfort to the patient, helps to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms. It is worth undergoing one course of therapy to forget about medications and antiperspirants forever.
The physiotherapeutic procedure is based on the effect of a constant galvanic current in problem areas. Low voltage current does not cause pain. During the procedure, the patient can feel only a slight tingling sensation. Problem areas are wetted with water. The liquid acts as a current conductor. During the procedure, metabolism is normalized, toxins are removed from the body. This technique also stimulates local immunity.
The plus is that iontophoresis acts directly on areas with increased sweating. However, other organs and systems do not suffer. The procedure has virtually no side effects. Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. Iontophoresis will give a temporary effect if hyperhidrosis develops against a background of chronic diseases. It makes sense to use the technique only with local excessive sweating.
You can undergo therapy using iontophoresis at home. However, the first time, nevertheless, it is better to contact the center for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. In a specialized clinic, the doctor will determine the type of disease, select the concomitant medications.
Laser hyperhidrosis treatment
Reviews about this technique can be heard for the most part positive. Laser therapy has virtually no contraindications. This is a safe treatment for hyperhidrosis that can be applied to any part of the body. At the same time, you can solve the problem in just a few procedures. Laser treatment of hyperhidrosis has many advantages. This may include minimal trauma, obtaining a long and stable result, the absence of the need for hospitalization of the patient.
The laser is often used to treat hyperhidrosis in the armpits. Patients receive an extra bonus. After completing the course, the hair temporarily ceases to grow on the problem area. The risk of developing infectious complications is completely absent. The laser can be used to eliminate hyperhidrosis in any part of the body. However, the technique is used only with the local form of the disease. If excessive sweating is observed in several areas, the laser will not give good results.
The technique is used in many clinics of cosmetology and aesthetic surgery. In this case, the patient does not need preliminary preparation. All you need to do is to come to a consultation with a specialist and agree on the date of the procedure. The session itself lasts no more than an hour. If the patient has sensitive skin, a local anesthetic in the form of a spray can be used.
To determine the area of greatest sweating, a Minor test may be performed at the clinic. Lugol iodine solution is applied to the previously dried area with increased sweating. Then starch is scattered on the surface. In places where sweat appears, starch turns a bluish tint. This is where laser exposure is performed.
Botox injections
Botulinum toxin is one of the most dangerous organic poisons. Despite this, the substance has been widely used in cosmetology. It is used, first of all, to combat facial wrinkles. In addition, Botox can also be used to treat hyperhidrosis. Just a few injections will allow you to forget about excessive sweating for 8-12 months. Such therapy is most often carried out with axillary hyperhidrosis.
Scientists discovered the effect of Botox on the work of sweat glands back in 1951. It was found that the poison blocks impulses that are transmitted from nerve fibers to sweat glands. However, the treatment of hyperhidrosis with Botox began to be carried out only in 1994. Such a procedure then could afford people with a good income. Today, Botox is available to almost everyone. At the same time, experts remind that such therapy gives only temporary improvement. In addition, injections do not eliminate the cause of the disease. Only an unpleasant symptom can be removed. The poison blocks nerve fibers for a while. Then the functionality of the sweat glands is fully restored.
The procedure has a number of contraindications. Botox should never be administered to minors, women during pregnancy or breastfeeding, patients with diabetes mellitus or cancer. Before the procedure, it is recommended to undergo a comprehensive medical examination. A day before the session, complete hair removal is performed in the affected area. Immediately before the introduction of the drug, a specialist conducts a Minor test, as in the case of a laser.
Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis is gaining increasing popularity today. The price of a session ranges from 20 to 40 thousand rubles. The introduction of the drug into the axillary hollows practically does not cause pain. In rare cases, an anesthetic may be used.
Hyperhidrosis Surgery
With severe sweating, a long-term effect can be obtained only with the help of surgical intervention. If the treatment of hyperhidrosis with a laser does not give a positive result, a specialist may suggest resorting to curettage. This is a minimally invasive operation that can rarely cause complications. Although the result of the procedure largely depends on the experience of the doctor. Therefore, do not try to save money by contacting unverified clinics for help.
In fact, curettage is the curettage of tissues containing sweat glands. In addition, during the intervention, the nerve endings responsible for the sweating process are completely broken. The armpit surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The whole procedure takes 40-60 minutes. Closed curettage is less traumatic. In the armpit, several punctures are made. Through these holes, instruments are introduced with the help of which the sweat glands are "sucked out". This intervention resembles liposuction.
One of the disadvantages of surgical intervention is that after the procedure you will have to undergo a rehabilitation course. The patient can be prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics. In some cases, it is more advisable to undergo laser hyperhidrosis treatment. The price of the procedures is almost the same - about 30 thousand rubles.
Sympatectomy is another operation that can be performed with excessive sweating. The procedure is often performed with hyperhidrosis of the face. Treatment is prescribed if other methods do not show a good result. Intervention is based on exposure to the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system. The operation can be reversible and irreversible. The latter option involves the complete destruction of the nerve trunk. Most experts do not recommend resorting to such measures. After irreversibly eliminating sweating in one area, hyperhidrosis can develop in another area.
Folk remedies for excessive sweating
At the initial stage of the disease, you can try to get rid of the problem in a conservative way. But you should still consult a doctor. How to overcome hyperhidrosis? Treatment with folk remedies should be carried out after finding out the cause of the pathological process. If the disease is associated with a disorder of the nervous system, herbs will come to the rescue. Motherwort, valerian, belloid - all these plants can be purchased at the pharmacy. You can use alcohol tinctures. A few drops of a sedative are diluted in a glass of clean water and drunk. The therapy is carried out three times a day for several weeks.
Normalize the work of the nervous system will also help tea from valerian. To prepare a fragrant drink, dried leaves of the plant are used. A teaspoon of raw materials must be filled with 200 ml of boiling water and covered with a lid. After cooling, the drink can be consumed. Optionally add a teaspoon of sugar or honey.
Underarm sweating is the most common problem. Using daily hygiene procedures using a simple laundry soap, you can reduce the manifestations of hyperhidrosis. This technique is not suitable only for owners of dry and too sensitive skin.
An excellent remedy against excessive sweating is baking soda. This natural and harmless remedy can also be used during pregnancy or lactation. Soda normalizes the water-salt balance of the skin, reduces the secretion of sweat glands. All that needs to be done is to prepare a treatment solution that will process the problem area. To do this, dilute a tablespoon of soda in a glass of warm water.
Finally
Hyperhidrosis is a problem that can result from many pathological processes in the body. Self-medication is not worth it. After a comprehensive medical examination, a specialist will help you choose the most suitable treatment technique. In the most difficult cases, hyperhidrosis can be overcome through surgery.