Excessive sweating beyond heat or exercise could signal hyperhidrosis. Know its causes, warning signs, treatment options, and when to consult a doctor.

Q: I’ve read your column for years but have yet to see anything about my problem. I tend to sweat a lot, not under my arms, but in my crotch area. It’s embarrassing and even causes me to get a lot of ...

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At Baylor Medicine, our specialized dermatology team understands that excessive perspiration can be embarrassing and may cause emotional, professional and social problems. Although bothered by ...

Brittany Estrin: Throughout my life, no one has really known about hyperhidrosis. I am the only one in my family, that I know of, who has it. And also, none of my friends ever mentioned having it ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects nearly 5% of people, although many go undiagnosed. Since Hyperhidrosis ...

When children and adolescents first present to George Hightower, MD, PhD, with suspected primary hyperhidrosis, he tries to gauge their level of impairment and distress. "I ask my patients directly: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The targeted alkali thermolysis patch reduced hyperhidrosis disease severity in 64% of patients. No serious ...

A person’s back may sweat when exercising, walking around on a hot day, or spending time in a warm environment. However, unexplained excessive sweating may indicate a medical condition or a reaction ...

The Valley weather is heating up again and that means a couple more sweltering days this week. But for people who have over-active sweat glands, anytime of year brings a potentially embarrassing ...

Dear Doctors: I’ve read your column for years but have yet to see anything about my problem. I tend to sweat a lot, not under my arms, but in my crotch area. It’s embarrassing and even causes me to ...