A to Z Guide on Hyperhidrosis Treatment and Recovery

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A to Z Guide on Hyperhidrosis Treatment and Recovery Diagnosis At your appointment, the doctor will ask about your past medical history. This is medical in nature. There may be a need for an examination that is an actual test to determine the cause of your issue. Lab tests The doctor might suggest urine, bloodstream or other tests determine the possibility that sweating is caused due to another issue which is medical in nature, such as hyperactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or low glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Testing for Sweat A variety of tests can be conducted to determine the areas where sweating occurs and determine the extent of the problem, such as an iodine starch test, conductance of the epidermis, and the test for the sweat that is thermoregulatory. Therapy This condition must be dealt with first if an underlying issue contributes to the issue. If no cause for the problem can be identified, treatment focuses on controlling excessive sweating. In some cases, you’ll need to experiment with a combination of treatments. Also, if your sweating decreases after treatment, it could return. Medications The medications used to treat Hyperhidrosiscomprise: ▪

Antiperspirant prescription. Your physician may suggest an antiperspirant containing the ingredient aluminum chloride (Drysol, and Xerac Ac). The product may cause discomfort in the eye and epidermis. It is often applied to the skin and if it is causing irritation, pay the night in bed. After that, you wash the cream off once you are fully awake making sure you don’t have any in your eyes. For instance, if the skin gets irritated hydrocortisone cream can aid.


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