Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) Directory
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a common condition that can affect the feet, armpits, hands, and more. Causes may include medical conditions, emotions, heat, and other factors. The treatments for excessive sweating range from prescription antiperspirants and medications to Botox, surgery, and more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how hyperhidrosis is caused, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Hyperhidrosis: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis,may seem odd, but it affects millions of Americans. Here are questions to ask your doctor about the condition.
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Excessive Sweating: Could a Doctor Help?
WebMD explains hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - and how the condition can be treated.
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Stress and Sweat: Stay Cool Under Fire
WebMD offers tips for managing perspiration when stress levels are high.
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6 Tips for Reducing Body Odor
WebMD offers six tips for reducing body odor.
Features
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Medical Causes of Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating -- is it a symptom of a serious medical condition or just the way you're made? Find out more.
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Don't Sweat It: Tips for Heavy Sweating
Sweating can be a problem and a source of embarrassment. Here are ways to cope with heavy sweating at the gym, on the job, and everywhere you go.
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How Much Sweating Is Too Much?
To sweat is natural and healthy. Sweat helps cool the body. But excessive sweating can pose problems.
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Excessive Sweating: A Sticky Subject
WebMD goes to the experts to find out what may cause this embarrassing yet common condition and what can be done to treat it.
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Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: What Makes You Sweat
From exercise to fever, see the reasons you perspire. WebMD takes a look at stress, anger, sickness, and other things that make you sweat.
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Slideshow: The Science Behind Weird Body Quirks
Who hasn't had an ice cream brain freeze, or been awakened by the pain of a charley horse? What's behind these weird body quirks, anyway? Find out.