I think I'm suffering from hyperhidrosis. What do I do? Can it be cured?

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I've been diagnosed for Anxiety, panic attacks and social nervousness

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating.  I'm sorry you are suffering from Anxiety with Panic Attacks & Social Nervousness.First and foremost, it is going to be important for you to get appropriately treated for any existing Anxiety Disorder that you may have.  Controlling anxiety just might make the sweating go away.Next, if excessive sweating persists, then hyperhidrosis treatment options include:Topical medications and/o antiperspirants to mask the symptomsBotox Cosmetic which lasts for months and needs repeated (injections)INFINI which uses radiofrequency to reduce sweat gland densityMiraDry which uses microwaves to reduce sweat gland densityUltherapy which uses ultrasound to reduce sweat gland densityETS surgery, Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy SurgeryI hope this information gives you a basis to further research and learn more.To determine what might best suit your needs, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have hyperhidrosis treatment for excessive sweating.I hope this helps.Best Wishes & Good Luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hyperhydrosis is a often a chronic medical condition without a cure. However, there's hope because the symptoms can often be controlled rather well with appropriate treatments.
Medications can help, but have side effects. I suggest getting different treatments for different parts of the body. 
  
You can consider Botox for the hands, feet, groin and head. You can also consider MiraDry for the underarms. These are non-surgical procedures done in the office without the risks of surgery. 
If your underarms are contributing then consider MiraDry. Dysport/Botox is not permanent, but MiraDry is permanent reduction of sweat for the underarms. 
Botox can be used in other places as well.
Good luck!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hyperhidrosis and anxiety can sometimes occur together.  A great first step is to seek help for your anxiety.   Assistance in your anxiety may be enough to help alleviate some of your symptoms.  If the symptoms persist, consider the use of medical grade antiperspirants with more invasive treatments being used as a last resort.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Once your anxiety is treated, focused treatment for hyperhidrosis can be initiated as there are many options depending on the location(s) for the excessive sweat.H Karamanoukian MD FACS

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

Good morning!

Have you found anything that helps your excess sweating since your initial post? If not, I recommend looking into miraDry for sweating in the armpits. We have had success treating a wide range of patients who struggle with this complaint. miraDry is a nice option, since it is permanent, unlike some other therapies which must be repeated on a continuing basis. miraDry has immediate results and has relatively short down-time. You can expect bruising, swelling and mild-moderate skin discomfort/soreness for the first few days after the procedure. Our patients have been very thankful for this technology, which has helped them with a lifelong problem.

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