About Hyperhidrosis
Millions of people suffer from excessive underarm sweat. And many suffer silently – ashamed, frustrated and embarrassed.
Excessive underarm sweat is a daily struggle for many, and it can interfere with nearly every aspect of life.
Whether it’s anxiety at work, embarrassment in relationships and social settings, or frustration over constantly ruining clothes, excessive sweating can have devastating effects on a person’s emotional well-being and self-image. Underarm wetness can impact how you feel about yourself and how others perceive you.
In fact, when asked to rate how embarrassing certain conditions were, people rated underarm sweat as more embarrassing than being overweight, having acne, cold sores or dandruff.1 And, sadly enough, people perceive those who sweat to be nervous, unhealthy or out of shape.2
People with excessive underarm sweat may suffer from a medical condition known as axillary hyperhidrosis. For these people, their sweat glands are overactive – producing much more sweat than is needed to cool the body. If you think you may suffer from hyperhidrosis, talk to your physician to learn more about what you can do to manage your condition.
1 Harris Interactive, New York, NY International Hyperhidrosis Society Survey
of 2,897 general population adults. 2008
2 IBID
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