09/04/2025
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating. Yes, it’s necessary to sweat. Sweating cools the body, which prevents us from overheating. People who have hyperhidrosis, however, sweat when the body does not need cooling. This includes sweating from the palms, feet, underarms, or head.
How do you treat it?
See your dermatology provider. They will be able to properly diagnose and find out why you have excessive sweating before starting treatment. Treatments can include antiperspirants, Botox injections, prescription medicine or many other combinations of treatments. This often greatly controls the sweating and improves quality of life.