When I did math homework, the paper would dampen and crinkle under my fist.
I couldn’t wear jelly shoes (devastating to a child of the mid-’90s!)
or plastic flip flops and left little wet footprints everywhere I went.
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I wasn’t officially diagnosed withhyperhidrosis, defined as abnormal excessive sweating, until high school.
“It is caused when nervous system stimulation leads to over-triggering of the sweat glands.”
As I can attest, the condition can be debilitating .
“It can affect every aspect of someone’s life.”
Dr. Gohara says that Botox is one of the most successful treatments.
“It is reliably beneficial,” she says.
For more severe cases, there’s the surgery.
The patch is a non-invasive treatment that is applied for just a few minutes at your doctor’s office.
It’s a needle-free option and only takes about three minutes per underarm to make a difference.
“More research is needed but it’s a good start,” says Dr. Gohara.
To read more about hyperhidrosis, and sweat in general:
Why Do I Sweat So Much?
Hyperhidrosis May Be the Cause
What Are the Benefits of Sweating?
7 Truths About Sweatproof Makeup
Now watch a video on a dermatologist-loved hack for treating and preventing chapped lips:
