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HYPERHIDROSIS BLOG

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All people sweat – both men and women. Sweating is a normal and healthy bodily function; however, a woman’s sweat can be triggered by a few things that don’t affect men.  When people sweat excessively, it can become a problem for either gender and a sign of the condition, hyperhidrosis.

Common reasons for regular sweating can be exercise or being outside in the heat, but for women PMS can cause extreme sweating, as well. Many women experience excessive sweating episodes right before their monthly period, as well as during ovulation – this occurs because of the changing levels of the hormone progesterone. A woman’s body temperature can fluctuate 1 to 2 degrees before and through the period. Because of this, a woman may feel cold and hot and her body will sweat in response to the temperature change.

With a busy lifestyle, stress is another reason that women can sweat a lot (men too). Between jobs, kids, housework, errands, social life, and other responsibilities, it’s easy for stress to consume a person. When a woman stresses, her heart rate increases, as well as her body temperature, which will lead to the production of sweat.

Women can also sweat a lot during menopause due to hormones. During menopause, women can experience hot flashes and night sweats. About 75 percent of women experience excessive sweating during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause. The decrease in estrogen can impact the part of the brain that regulates body temperature.

If a woman’s excessive sweat is constant and not due to heat, stress, PMS, or menopause, it could be hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis cannot be cured but there are many treatments to reduce and manage the sweating.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician

Women sweat! If you’re a woman who sweats a lot, it’s a good idea to figure out why you’re sweating. PMS sweat is different from hyperhidrosis. If you think you may have hyperhidrosis, it’s time to talk to a doctor about treatment.

There are several hyperhidrosis treatment options, including prescription antiperspirants, medications, and Botox injections, that can help block sweat.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Do you have hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which a person sweats excessively. Although sweating is normal, excessive sweating is not. In fact, sweating profusely can get in the way of our everyday lives. Excessive sweat can make a person embarrassed to be in public or even make it hard to turn a door knob.

If you have hyperhidrosis, you know the struggle of staying dry. With hyperhidrosis, you don’t just sweat when you’re hot or exercising, you sweat all the time. You sweat through your clothes. You sweat through your socks. You need to wipe your hands often. Living with hyperhidrosis can be stressful and overwhelming.

As a hyperhidrosis physician, I treat patients with hyperhidrosis through different treatments such as medications, Botox, or surgery. In this article, I share some tips on how to stay dry while living with and managing the condition.

  • Try to keep stress levels at a lower level by practicing meditation, going for a walk, doing yoga, taking a bath, listening to music, reading a book, etc.
  • Make sure you’re using an antiperspirant and not just a deodorant. A deodorant cannot block or stop sweat. Purchase a strong antiperspirant or ask a doctor for a prescription-level antiperspirant.
  • Apply antiperspirant on dry skin before bed for the best results.
  • Purchase sweat-proof shirts.
  • Limit spicy foods and caffeine.
  • Lemon juice, tea tree oil, corn starch, baking soda, and brewed black tea bags can be applied to sweaty areas – they have antibacterial and astringent properties.
  • Don’t wear clothing more than once if you sweat in it.
  • Use powder on your feet to keep them dry.
  • Change shoes often if feet get sweaty in shoes fast.
  • Always keep a handkerchief or towel with you to wipe off your hands and/or feet.

 

The above tips are helpful, but if they are not helping as much as you’d like, you may need medical treatment. A doctor can determine what type of hyperhidrosis treatment is right for you.

 

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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We want to talk about anxiety and hyperhidrosis. We are not giving professional medical advice about living with anxiety but are writing to show how anxiety can be closely linked to hyperhidrosis.

Anxiety and hyperhidrosis can be connected. Anxiety can cause a person with hyperhidrosis to sweat even more.

Anxiety is something most people experience through stressful situations like work, financial problems, moving, taking a test, etc. An anxiety disorder is when this anxiety doesn’t leave you even when the stressful situation is gone – this anxiety can be debilitating and keep you from doing things you enjoy.

Anxiety does not cause hyperhidrosis, but it can exacerbate excessive sweating. There is no known cause for primary hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis develops from medications and illnesses.

When people get anxious or nervous, the sweat glands are triggered, and a person will sweat. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, about 32 percent of people with social anxiety experience excessive sweating.

When a person is anxious, the body activates its stress response, which increases perspiration. However, sweating itself can also make a person more anxious. It’s easy to become more anxious or stressed from excessive sweat. As you can see, it can come full circle.

If you are an anxious person or have an anxiety disorder, your best bet to manage your anxiety is to get help from a medical professional. Sometimes, therapy sessions and/or medication can help reduce and manage anxiety. Otherwise, there’s plenty of things you can do daily to manage anxiety and hyperhidrosis if you’re noticing that they are linked.

  • Slowly breathe to calm your body and nervous system.
  • Reduce stress through different methods like yoga or meditation.
  • Get a good night’s sleep of 6 to 8 hours to keep you rested and calm.
  • Avoid coffee, alcohol, and other stimulants that can irritate the nervous system.

Need help managing your hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis can be hard to manage, especially since it is constant. Professional treatment may be the best option for you to reduce systems.

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will determine what treatment options are the best for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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If you suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, it is not a lost cause – you don’t have to deal with extra sweat forever – there are several different hyperhidrosis treatments that you can choose to manage your sweat. Talk to a hyperhidrosis physician, like Dr. Peter Mikhail, about which treatment is best for you.

In this article, we discuss oral medications used to treat hyperhidrosis. For the most part, the medications used to treat hyperhidrosis are anticholinergics and beta-blockers. These medications are prescribed to alleviate generalized hyperhidrosis and excessive sweating on the face. They work by blocking neurotransmitters that stimulate the sweat glands.

If you’ve tried prescription-strength antiperspirants and are still sweating excessively, a doctor may suggest putting you on oral medications.

Anticholinergics work by blocking a certain chemical as it travels to the receptors on the sweat glands which trigger sweating, thus reducing sweating. Such anticholinergics include: Propantheline, Glycopyrrolate, Oxybutynin, and Benztropine. These types of medications reduce sweating all over the body. If you are very athletic or have a labor-intensive job, anticholinergics may not be right for you as you may overheat.

Using anticholinergics to treat hyperhidrosis has never been studied in clinical trials so its use is based on anecdotal evidence only.

Side effects of anticholinergics include dry mouth, impaired taste, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, and heart palpitations.

Beta blockers are a nerve-blocking medication that help block physical manifestations that occur from anxiety. Anxiety can produce sweat, beat blockers help block that sweat from occurring. Some beta blockers used include OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), Propranolol, and Benzodiazepines.

Beta blockers are good for patients who sweat excessively from stressful events.

Side effects from beta blockers can include depression, blurred vision, tiredness, and dizziness.

Overall, oral medications are best for patients with generalized sweating, secondary hyperhidrosis, and facial sweating. These medications are usually not good for patents over 65 years old, and patients who have glaucoma, urinary retention problems, and impaired gastric emptying.

Oral medications will not work for everyone. To determine if oral medications are right for you, talk to a doctor about your symptoms, past treatments, and your lifestyle.

Need a hyperhidrosis doctor? Looking for hyperhidrosis treatment? Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will determine if oral medications are the right hyperhidrosis treatment for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you know sweat all too well. You’ve probably come up with your own routines and tricks by now to “manage” your sweat as best as you can. However, living with hyperhidrosis can be draining – emotionally and physically. In the back of your mind (or maybe the front), you’re always thinking about how to hide or get rid of your sweat.

There are various treatments, procedures or methods that will help reduce the amount you sweat. Dr. Peter Mikhail offers several different hyperhidrosis treatments to his patients in the Tampa, New Port Richey and Clearwater areas of Florida. In this article, we share with you some ways you can deal with sweat in your life before, during, or even after getting hyperhidrosis treatment. These daily tips/habits will help you manage your sweat better. Remember, you can never fully get rid of sweat. We need sweat to help regulate our body’s temperature.

  • Use prescription-level antiperspirants.
  • Apply your antiperspirant before bed instead of the morning so it can be absorbed into the skin more and reduce skin irritation.
  • Drink a lot of water. Drink at least nine cups a day if you’re a woman and 13 cups if you’re a man.
  • Purchase sweat-proof or sweat-resistant clothing.
  • Wear patterns, prints, and dark colors to hide sweat stains.
  • Carry an antiperspirant with you always. Keep one at work or school.
  • Avoid spicy foods, especially in public.
  • Don’t wear a hat during exercise.
  • Wear loose clothes made from cotton at the gym.
  • Never wear sweat-covered clothes twice.
  • Change socks and shoes often.
  • Sprinkle baking/foot powder on feet or shoes to absorb sweat.
  • Sleep on cotton sheets.
  • Use duvets and blankets instead of comforters.
  • Sit by a fan as much as you can.

Still can’t fight off sweat? You may need a doctor’s help. Whether Botox or surgery, a hyperhidrosis treatment may be the best solution for you.

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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You CAN manage excessive sweat – don’t ignore it anymore! Get treated for your hyperhidrosis. This article is about the hyperhidrosis treatment miraDry.

If many other treatments, including antiperspirants are not working for you, miraDry is a good treatment to try. It is a non-invasive hyperhidrosis treatment that uses microwave technology to eliminate sweat and odor glands from the armpits. This procedure is FDA approved.

Through a handheld device, the doctor will administer an electromagnetic energy below the skin, targeting sweat glands. The heat is used to destroy the glands while also protecting the skin. Local anesthesia is used. Most people can return to work right after the procedure and return to exercise in a few days.

miraDry is less invasive than Botox or surgery; however, the procedure is pricey and can cost around $2,000 to $3,000 per treatment. Patients need at least two treatments to receive lasting results.

The treatment is about 30 shots per treatment. Lidocaine injections are given first to keep the pain at a minimum. The procedure takes about 60 minutes.

Some side effects may include underarm swelling, redness, soreness – these symptoms may last for a few weeks.  Other side effects like numbness or tingling can last up to five weeks. Serious side effects are rare but can include nerve injury.

With miraDry, 82 percent of patients have seen sweat reduction after two treatments. It may take a few months to see the full effect of the treatment.

Need to manage your sweat? Find out if the miraDry treatment is right for you.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you – miraDry will not work on all patients. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a medical condition – and is nothing to be ashamed of! Thousands of people suffer with hyperhidrosis.  Hyperhidrosis can affect any person regardless of age, gender, or race.

If you sweat through your clothes, have clammy hands, wet soles and frequent sweating, you likely have hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis isn’t life-threatening, but it can get in the way of daily tasks and keep you from socializing. In fact, hyperhidrosis won’t kill you physically, but it can hurt a lot of people mentally.

Does hyperhidrosis have side effects? Yes, besides having to deal with stained clothing, living with hyperhidrosis can potentially give a person several different side effects including:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Irritated skin
  • Painful skin
  • Fungal or bacterial skin infections
  • Low self-esteem
  • Lack or loss of concentration at work or school
  • Reduced social life

Living with hyperhidrosis can be painful both mentally and physically. You are not alone – about five percent of the U.S. population suffers from hyperhidrosis. Unfortunately, many people live with their hyperhidrosis and never seek help for it. In fact, less than 40 percent of people with hyperhidrosis seek a doctor’s help or advice. Why? Well, many people don’t realize their excessive sweating is a medical condition or they are just too embarrassed to talk about it. It is likely even more people have hyperhidrosis than we know due to the number of people who hide their condition.

Don’t hide behind layers of clothing anymore! Get treated! Don’t risk getting a fungal infection or missing a fun outing with friends because of your excessive sweating ever again. There are lots of different non-invasive hyperhidrosis treatments that can help significantly reduce your sweat to help you live a better life.

Your first step is to talk to a doctor. Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. He will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. The treatment will depend on your symptoms and budget. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 

 


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A little while ago, we shared with you the details of a few different hyperhidrosis treatments. In this article, we share basic facts about a few more hyperhidrosis treatments. You have many options when it comes to managing your hyperhidrosis. The treatment you choose will depend on the doctor’s recommendation and your budget.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon in the Tampa, Florida area who performs treatments for his patients who have hyperhidrosis.

Hopefully, this article will help you compare treatment options. Treatments work differently for everyone. Your best bet is to meet with Dr. Mikhail who can evaluate you and decide which hyperhidrosis treatment option is the best for you and your budget.

Oral Medications

  • Anticholinergics and beta blockers can help with hyperhidrosis.
  • Anticholinergics decrease sweat all over the body.
  • Anticholinergics are good for people with secondary hyperhidrosis or those who sweat a lot in the face
  • Anticholinergics side effects include dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, heart palpitations, and blurred vision.
  • Beta blockers block the physical response to anxiety.
  • Beta blockers are not recommended for long-term use.
  • Beta blockers can cause tiredness, dizziness, and depression.

Laser Treatment

  • This treatment destroys underarm sweat glands with heat.
  • This treatment isn’t offered by many doctors.
  • This treatment is expensive, usually around $3,000 per treatment.
  • Laster treatment side effects include temporary swelling, numbness, and bruising.

Endoscopic Thoracic Surgery (ETS)

  • This is performed under general anesthesia.
  • The nerves that carry messages to the sweat glands are cut.
  • This procedure helps with hyperhidrosis in the face, hands, and armpits.
  • It is expensive and can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
  • Side effects can include scarring, loss of sensation in the armpits, compensatory sweating, infection, and arrhythmia.
  • This surgery is irreversible.

If you’re unsure of what treatment you want try or what will work best for you, that’s OK! A doctor can guide you. Dr. Mikhail will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you. He has offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 

 


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If you sweat a lot, you would probably do anything you can to stop the sweat. Endless antiperspirants? Cloths? Towels? Pads? Loose, dark clothing? It can be frustrating trying a lot of different methods to help your sweat, but with no luck.

In this article, I share some home remedies you can try to see if they will help manage your sweat. Home remedies are not a cure for hyperhidrosis (there is no cure) but they can potentially manage your level of sweat. Some of these home remedies could be in your house right now! These remedies are natural products which you can apply to your sweat zones.

Witch Hazel – This is an herb that acts as an astringent and antiperspirant. This herb helps dry out your skin and closes your pores.

Vinegar – Vinegar is an astringent, it helps remove bacteria, and closes pores.

Coconut oil – Coconut oil is antimicrobial and contains lauric acid, which kills bacteria.

Tomato juice – Tomato juice can shrink pores. Not suitable for application under good clothing!

Salt – Salt absorbs sweat and blocks pores.

White sandalwood powder – This is an astringent.

Cornstarch and baking soda – These are water-absorbing products.

Tea – specifically green and black tea, can help fight sweat. Green tea can help constrict sweat glands and black tea acts as an astringent.

Potatoes – Slice of potatoes can absorb access water.

Tea tree oil – This acts as an astringent.

Home remedies can be helpful, but they are not guaranteed to work. After rubbing many of these items on your sweat zones, have you noticed a difference? If you’re drier, great! If nothing has changed, you may want to seek out professional help from a doctor. Your body make require stronger treatments. You may also want to talk to a doctor about how to properly apply and use home remedies.

Book an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

Looking for a treatment for your excessive sweating? Wondering if you have hyperhidrosis? A doctor can determine what’s going on with your sweat. After an examination, the doctor will determine a treatment plan that will help you get your sweating under control.

Need a hyperhidrosis doctor? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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“Sweating” and “beneficial” in the same sentence just sounds odd, right? Sweating can feel, look, and smell gross. Sweating can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. So, how does it benefit us?

  • Sweating keeps our body temperature in check. When our body sweats, it is our body’s way of keeping us from overheating.
  • When we sweat, our pores release toxins, bacteria, and dirt that can cause acne to form if they stay in our skin.
  • Sweating keeps prevent calcium and salt build up in our kidneys and urine. You can thank sweating for keeping kidney stones away.
  • Sweating helps us flush alcohol, salt, cholesterol, and other toxins out of the body.
  • Sweating can help us fight off bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

As you can see, sweating is good for us. It’s a normal bodily function. Lots of things trigger sweat in the body including temperature, stress, exercise, illnesses and hormones. However, when we sweat too much or too little, we can have problems. Excessive sweating is a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis.

If you sweat through clothes, sweat without physical activity, are embarrassed of your sweat, and are afraid to be in social situations, you likely have primary or secondary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is when the nerves send signals to tell the glands to produce sweat while secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by another medical condition or medication.

Hyperhidrosis isn’t bad for you, but it is annoying and can give a person social anxiety and depression. It can be mentally and physically hard to live with hyperhidrosis.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

Sweating is good, but when it’s excessive, it can get in the way of your daily life. It’s time you talk to your doctor about managing your symptoms, so you can go through life more comfortably! There are several treatment options including prescription antiperspirants, medications, and Botox injections that can help block sweat.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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Sweat is normal, but it shouldn’t dominate your life! If your sweat is ruining clothing or keeping you from socializing or working, it’s likely you have a condition called hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating.

Many people live with hyperhidrosis, but it is treatable. If you are experiencing excessive sweating, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will suggest several different treatment options to combat your sweat. Now, outside of your doctor’s suggestions, there are some things you can do in your daily life to keep your sweat under control.

As a hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon, I would like to share some tips and ideas for you to use throughout your day to help combat your sweat.

  • Make sure you’re using an antiperspirant and not just a deodorant. Deodorant only blocks odor, it doesn’t block sweat. Buy a combination antiperspirant/deodorant. If an over-the-counter antiperspirant/deodorant doesn’t work for you, purchase a clinical or prescription-strength antiperspirant. The higher level of aluminum is what clogs the sweat glands. Ask your doctor for a prescription if you need something stronger. Apply antiperspirant in the morning and at night.
  • Keep yourself hydrated. If you’re properly hydrated, your body temperature will remain lower, which can reduce your sweating.
  • Shop for sweat-proof and sweat-resistant clothing. These articles of clothing can help block your sweat from getting on other articles of clothing.
  • Carry an additional antiperspirant/deodorant with you in a bag/purse or keep in in your work desk so you have a back up during the day.
  • Wear patterns, prints, and dark colors to hide sweat as much as possible.
  • Wear breathable clothing.
  • Avoid spicy foods – they raise your body temperature which can make you sweat.
  • Don’t cover your head when exercising or spending time outdoors – you will produce more sweat this way as your head will overheat.
  • Sleep on cotton sheets with a light blanket or comforter.
  • Sleep with a fan or AC on.

If you experience excessive sweating or have been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis, you should talk to a doctor about managing your symptoms. From prescription antiperspirants to Botox injections, there are many treatment options available. Learn to take control of sweat!

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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We all sweat, but we all sweat differently. Some people sweat more than others – and there’s nothing wrong with that! Unless, of course, you have a condition like hyperhidrosis, for which you should seek treatment to better manage your excessive sweating.

We can sweat in all areas of our bodies because we have about two to five million sweat glands. On average, a person will sweat 1.5 gallons per day. If you’re extremely active, you can sweat up to four gallons per day.

There are several different factors that affect how much we sweat.

  • Exercise – Exercise produces sweat because your body temperature rises during your workout, and sweating is your body’s response to cool the body down. When exercising, people sweat differently depending on oxygen uptake, cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
  • Genetics – The way you sweat can just be genetics. Your parents or siblings may have similar sweating patterns. Hyperhidrosis is a genetic condition.
  • Weight – The heavier you are, the more you will sweat. People with excess weight feel hotter and it can take longer to cool the body down than for a slimmer person.
  • Sweat gland placement – If you’re prone to sweating in a certain area, you may have a higher number of sweat glands there.
  • Gender – Men usually have more active sweat glands than women.

Sweating is a part of life and there are plenty of daily steps you can take to manage it –  antiperspirants (OTC and prescription), medications, surgery, Botox injections, and more.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

If you’re concerned about the amount you sweat, talk to a doctor. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and examine your body to determine if you have hyperhidrosis. You and your doctor can then come up with a treatment plan that will help you manage your sweat, so you can go about your daily activities without worrying about sweaty palms or armpit stains on your clothing.

Looking for a hyperhidrosis doctor? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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If you have armpit hair and you sweat a lot, you’ve probably wondered if your hair affects the amount that you sweat. Does the hair make you sweat more? Should I shave my armpits? No, don’t shave your armpits, unless you want! Shaving your armpits will not make you sweat less; however, shaving (or trimming) can help make an antiperspirant more effective. By having little to no hair, you can also help reduce the sweat stains on your clothing.

Your armpits expel sweat for several reasons: stress, anxiety, nervousness, and to cool you down when your body temperature gets high. Your body will produce sweat whether you have armpit hair or not. The amount you sweat depends on the eccrine and apocrine sweat glands in your armpits.  These two types of glands produce sweat depending on your exertion and stress levels, so the amount of hair has no effect on the production of sweat.

Armpit hair can make the sweat stains on your clothes worse. Why? Your armpit hair holds moisture more than your skin. Also, the hair keeps the antiperspirant from being absorbed into the skin, so you likely will sweat more.  With armpit hair, your underarms probably will get wetter and armpit stains will appear more quickly than if you trimmed or shaved the hair off.

Whether you shave or not, remember to fully dry your armpit area before applying antiperspirant. A wet armpit can block the aluminum in the antiperspirant from being absorbed into the sweat glands.

If you like your armpit hair, you don’t have to shave your armpit hair to prevent sweaty armpits. Instead, try trimming the hair. By trimming the hair, you will help the antiperspirant absorb better into the skin.

Having a hard time managing your sweat? You will sweat whether you’re shaved or not. If you have hyperhidrosis, this sweat is excessive and can disrupt your daily life. If nothing you do helps your sweat, it may be time to contact a doctor.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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Sweat and body odor go hand in hand. Although you can sweat without an odor, most people will admit there is an odor to their sweat. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, your excessive sweat may make you smell a bit more than the average person.

For most people, an over-the-counter deodorant does the trick. It will protect your armpits from smelling throughout the day. However, one deodorant application during the day isn’t always enough to keep odor away.

If you’re looking for ways to help keep your armpits from smelling, here are a few tips on how to rid yourself of body odor besides using a deodorant.

  • Use antibacterial, all-natural soap. Bacteria can make your armpits smell as they mix with your sweat. Find a soap with tea tree oil, oregano, peppermint and eucalyptus in it – these ingredients are known to fight off bacteria and help you smell better.
  • Wear breathable clothing. Wear cotton or bamboo, which don’t push the odor or bacteria outward so you notice the smell. You can also look for sweat-proof shirts that are antimicrobial and hypoallergenic.
  • Purchase a probiotic deodorant. The good bacteria in probiotics fight off the bad bacteria growing on your underarms.
  • Apply apple cider vinegar to your underarms. Cider vinegar has antiseptic properties. It can kill off bacteria and balance the pH levels of your skin.
  • Avoid too much red meat, processed foods, spicy foods, garlicy foods, excess caffeine and alcohol, and broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. These foods can potentially make you smell worse.
  • Eat fruits, yogurt, non-sulfurous vegetables, kefir, and kombucha to help you smell better.

These are just a few tips to help combat bad body odor. If you’re sweating a lot and having trouble managing the sweat and odor, it’s time to talk to a doctor. A doctor can help you find the best sweat and odor-fighting treatment.

Need a doctor to look at your excessive sweating symptoms? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will examine your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you for your sweating and odor. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, especially axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweat), you know how annoying it is to hide your sweat. You don’t want people seeing your sweat stains. If you live with this condition, fighting sweat is a daily battle, whether it’s hot or cold!

Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to combat excessive sweating. As a hyperhidrosis surgeon and specialist, I would like to share with you the different things you can do either by yourself or with the help of a surgeon to help prevent future underarm sweat from occurring.

Sweat is natural and necessary, so there is no way to entirely eradicate sweat from your body, but there are ways to significantly reduce the amount you are sweating.

  • You want to make sure you wear antiperspirants not a deodorant-only product. You may want a deodorant to combat bad smells, but the antiperspirant is what keeps you from sweating. It clogs your sweat ducts.
  • Make sure you apply antiperspirant to dry armpits.
  • Try putting antiperspirant on at night so the aluminum has time to seep into your glands.
  • Purchase an antiperspirant that has a higher percentage of aluminum, 30 percent, especially if what you’re currently using isn’t working well.
  • Avoid tight clothing.
  • Wear clothing made of cotton, linen, and rayon.
  • Avoid clothing made of polyester, and lycra-cotton blends.
  • Find ways to destress like exercise, meditation, reading, watching a movie, and yoga. Sweating can make you sweat more!
  • Keep a fan on your desk at work or one near your bed.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, hot foods (soup), and spicy foods if you’re about to be somewhere where you don’t want to sweat a lot.
  • Drink lots of water.
  • Eat foods rich in calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and Vitamin B.
  • Apply apple cider vinegar to the skin to help reduce sweating.
  • Drink green tea and tomato juice to reduce sweat.
  • Ask your doctor if you should take an anticholinergic or beta blocker.
  • Ask your doctor if you should try Botox, iontophoresis, or endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.

We hope some of these tips help you combat your extra sweaty underarms!

 

Looking for help with your hyperhidrosis?  Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your axillary hyperhidrosis symptoms and history to determine the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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You sweat. Your mother sweats. Your friend sweats. Your brother sweats. I sweat. We all sweat! Sweating only becomes an issue when you’re sweating excessively and often. When a person sweats excessively, there is a chance he/she has hyperhidrosis, for which there is no definitive cure. However, there are a lot of treatments for excessive sweat that can help you live more comfortably with your sweat.

Forty-nine percent of people who have excessive sweat haven’t talked to a doctor about it. Why? Well, many people don’t realize they may have an actual condition or that what they’re experiencing is treatable.  Although it isn’t curable, you can still treat and manage your symptoms.

How do you know whether or not you should see a doctor for your sweating? Well, do you sweat through your shirts a lot? Do you sweat all day and night? Does sweating affect your job, daily activities or social life? Do you still sweat when it’s cold out? Do you sweat for no reason? Does your sweating give you anxiety? If you answered yes to any of these, there’s a chance you could have hyperhidrosis, and the best person to talk to about this is a doctor.

Everyone sweats differently, and a doctor can determine if what you’re experiencing is “normal” or not. When it comes to hyperhidrosis, different doctors can treat you including your general practitioner, dermatologist, a neurologist, and a surgeon.

It’s always good to start with your primary doctor. He or she will listen to your symptoms and determine what to do next. You may be given a prescription for an antiperspirant or medication. A dermatologist is more familiar with sweating conditions and may prescribe you medication, antiperspirants, or give you Botox, or iontophoresis treatment. A neurologist may give you Botox or medication. A surgeon can do all the treatments the other doctors do, as well as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery.

Your doctor will determine the right treatment for you based on your history, age, and current symptoms.

Have you decided that it is time to talk to your doctor about your excessive sweating? Congratulations. You won’t regret it. Talking to a doctor is the first step in helping yourself to sweat less.

If you need a doctor, Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will review your hyperhidrosis symptoms to determine the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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If you sweat excessively, we understand how much you must try to control and hide it. Whether you’re at school, in the office, at a meeting, going out socializing, you don’t want your sweat stains to show. Unfortunately, you’ve probably ruined several articles of clothing in the process due to sweat stains. In this article, we share with you the best ways to dress if you sweat excessively, especially if you have hyperhidrosis.

  • Purchase either light or very dark colors because they hide sweat the best.
  • Purchase black, charcoal, and navy-blue colored clothes; they conceal sweat. Look for fitted t-shirts, sweatshirts, and polos in these colors.
  • Purchase olive-colored pants.
  • Purchase dark gray suits.
  • Buy light/pale pink shirts.
  • Bold prints, like plaid, flowers, stripes, camo, conceal pit stains.
  • Wear sheer fabric.
  • Avoid medium grays, blues, and bright colors – these colors tend to show sweat stains a lot.
  • Wear breathable, natural materials like cotton and bamboo.
  • Wear a breathable undershirt.
  • Look for sweat-proof undershirts.
  • Avoid wearing hats.
  • Avoid silk material.
  • Wear clothes with cut outs.
  • Avoid plastic, jelly, or canvas shoes.
  • Wear lots of layers to keep sweat stains out of view or from penetrating the outer layers of clothing.
  • Wear tank tops (weather dependent) as much as you can.
  • Wear shirts with wide armholes.
  • Wear tops with large sleeves.
  • Wear sweat shields, which are over-the-counter pads that attach to your clothing and absorb sweat.
  • Always keep a change of clothes with you.

If you follow these above tips, you will be able to hide and/or manage your sweat a bit better; however, these tips will not cure your excessive sweat. The only true way to combat excessive sweat is through hyperhidrosis treatment. Don’t struggle with your sweat anymore. Seek treatment today!

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. He will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you, so you don’t have to stress as much about your clothing each day. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Around 8 million Americans live with hyperhidrosis. The good news? You don’t have to suffer with excessive sweating. You can receive treatment! Dr. Peter Mikhail is a hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon  in the Tampa, Florida, area who performs treatments for his patients who have hyperhidrosis.

In this article, we share with you some basic facts about a few hyperhidrosis treatments, so you can compare options. Treatments work differently for everyone. It’s best to meet with Dr. Mikhail who can evaluate you and decide which treatment option is the best for you.

Prescription Antiperspirants

  • These antiperspirants are applied on the skin and plug sweat ducts.
  • They provide about 24 hours of protection from sweat.
  • Antiperspirants need to be reapplied as needed.
  • They are stronger than OTC antiperspirants.
  • They contain a high amount of aluminum chloride.
  • Their results are temporary.
  • They can cause skin irritation.

Botox Injections

  • Botox is injected into the affected area.
  • Botox can be used on the scalp, hands, feet, face, and armpits.
  • The Botox interrupts the nerve signal that stimulates the sweat gland.
  • The injections’ effects last 3 to 6 months.
  • You need to have 2 to 4 treatments per year.
  • It is a fast, minimally-invasive procedure.
  • There is no recovery time.
  • You can build a tolerance to the treatment.
  • The injections can cause bruising, swelling, stiffness, pain, muscle weakness, or drowsiness.

Iontophoresis

  • Electricity is applied to the extremities through a tray of water (for hands or feet).
  • The light electrical current temporarily disables the sweat glands.
  • This treatment can last up to a week. Results vary.
  • You will need to be treated 3 times a week at first and then once a week when you start seeing good results.
  • There is no recovery time for this treatment.
  • You can do this at your home.
  • This treatment is time consuming.
  • This treatment can cause irritation, dryness, and peeling.

After reading about some of these treatments for hyperhidrosis, which one would you choose? Come back to our blog in the future to read more facts about some additional hyperhidrosis treatments.

If you’re unsure of what treatment you want try, that’s OK! Let a doctor help you decide. Dr. Mikhail will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you. He has offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Sweating is natural, but excessive sweating likely isn’t. It can also be embarrassing. If you suffer from excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, then you understand how frustrating this condition can be, especially if you’re experiencing it in your hands and feet.

There are different types of hyperhidrosis and the condition can occur in parts of or all your body. If you have extra sweaty hands, this is called palmar hyperhidrosis. If you have extra sweaty feet, you have plantar hyperhidrosis.  Do sandals slip off easily? Does sweat drip off your hands? Do you need to wipe off your feet and hands often? You likely have plantar and/or palmar hyperhidrosis. Don’t worry, you’re not alone – close to 8 million other Americans are suffering with hyperhidrosis just like you are.

The hands and the feet are two of the most common places for hyperhidrosis to occur, the third place being the armpits. With hyperhidrosis, you have overactive nerves and your body is not cooling itself down correctly.

If you have plantar or palmar hyperhidrosis, you likely have primary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis affects specific areas of the body and is not caused by medication or an underlying condition. You probably have at least one excessive sweating episode per week and have had this issue since you were a child.

Living with palmar and/or plantar hyperhidrosis can be a struggle. It can be embarrassing to shake someone’s hand or give someone a hug when your hands are loaded with sweat. It can also be hard to open doors, because the sweat makes it hard to grip things. Also, anything you touch can become wet or stained from the excess sweat on your hands. With sweaty feet, you may get fungal and bacterial infections from the sweat on your feet in your shoes. It’s easy to slip on the floor with sweaty feet. Also, excessive sweaty feet can easily lead to a bad odor or ruin socks and shoes.

For both plantar and palmar hyperhidrosis, a doctor can treat you in a variety of different ways, including prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis, Botox injections, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, and anticholinergic medications.

These types of hyperhidrosis are treatable, so if you’re living (and suffering) with sweaty feet or hands, don’t hide anymore! Get treatment! Your life will be forever changed.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. He will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be embarrassing, depressing, frustrating, scary, isolating, humiliating, etc., etc. Why?

Well, excessive sweating can get in the way of various daily activities and many people view those who sweat excessively as unclean individuals with poor hygiene, which is not the case. Excessive sweating can ruin shirts, shoes, jackets, socks, bedsheets, towels, and more. The excessive sweating can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

As you can see, there’s a lot to think or worry about when it comes to hyperhidrosis, so it’s no wonder your mental state is deeply connected to this condition. In fact, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, about 21 percent and 27 percent (two different groups in two different countries) of people with hyperhidrosis were diagnosed with anxiety or depression. The study also showed the more excessive sweating a person had, the higher chance of depression or anxiety.

Another study found that over half of the hyperhidrosis patients who had the endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy treatment for the condition were able to discontinue their medications for the psychosocial disorders, such as anxiety.

Why does hyperhidrosis cause anxiety or depression?  Hyperhidrosis and anxiety work together to worsen each other. When a person sweats a lot, he or she becomes nervous, stressed or anxious. When the person is anxious or stressed, he/she will then sweat a lot. When hyperhidrosis keeps a person from living his/her daily life, depression can kick in. Many people don’t want to be social or leave their house because of their hyperhidrosis, which can lead to depression.

Researchers want to look more into the connection between hyperhidrosis and mental issues such as anxiety and depression. It appears if a person treats his/her hyperhidrosis, his/her mental state will improve as the hyperhidrosis improves.

If you think your hyperhidrosis is making you anxious or making you lose interest in doing things you usually do, it’s time to finally treat the condition.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. He will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you to get you feeling better about your life again. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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When you think of sweat, what comes to mind? Your armpits! The armpits are one of the sweatiest parts of the body, which is why people wear deodorants and antiperspirants regularly. Hot weather, exercise, humidity, stress – all these things can contribute to sweaty armpits. Your armpits will sweat more on certain occasions than on others. However, excessive armpit sweating is not normal, and could be a sign of axillary hyperhidrosis.

Here are some signs that may indicate your underarm sweating may be axillary hyperhidrosis:

  • Your armpits are always wet even when you wipe them or apply an antiperspirant.
  • Your armpits are sweaty even if you’re not moving.
  • Your armpits get sweaty after you drink coffee, tea, or another hot beverage.
  • Your armpits are sweaty in cold temperatures.
  • Your armpits are sweaty when you wear layers of clothing.
  • Your armpits sweat through your clothes.
  • Your armpits sweat through multiple shirts throughout the day.
  • You don’t like raising your arms due to potential sweat stains.
  • You may take several showers a day.
  • You have wet marks, white salt stains and yellow antiperspirant stains on your clothes in the armpit area.
  • You get skin infections or irritation in your armpits.
  • Antiperspirants, powders, and deodorants do not work to control your sweaty armpits.
  • You avoid social gatherings because you don’t want people to notice the excessive sweat in your armpits.
  • Other members of your family have excessive sweating in their armpits. Hyperhidrosis can be hereditary.

If you sweat excessively in your underarms, it’s time to talk to a doctor, especially if you cannot manage or control the sweat yourself. Don’t let excessive sweating ruin your lifestyle. We know it’s tiring to constantly be worrying about your sweaty armpits. You can get better as there are several treatments that reduce the amount of sweating.

 

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your axillary hyperhidrosis symptoms and history to determine the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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It is humid in Florida for most of the year. For a person suffering from hyperhidrosis, humidity is especially uncomfortable.

In the hot and humid weather, a person with hyperhidrosis can drip sweat almost instantaneously upon venturing outside.

When it is humid outside, the air is saturated with water vapor which makes it harder for the sweat on the skin to evaporate. In a humid environment, the sweat stays on the skin so a person will feel hotter and more uncomfortable, which is miserable for people with hyperhidrosis.

As a hyperhidrosis specialist and surgeon, I would like to share some tips to combat sweat in a humid environment for those who live with hyperhidrosis.

  • Stay hydrated so you are continuously cooling down your body.
  • Avoid or limit alcohol and caffeinated beverages because they dehydrate the body.
  • Stay inside as much as you can, preferably in the air conditioning.
  • Stay out of the sun.
  • Avoid or limit physical activity outdoors, especially in the sun.
  • Use antiperspirants. Wear antiperspirants to bed so your body has more time to absorb the antiperspirant’s ingredients.
  • Apply talcum powder on your skin before going outside to keep your skin drier.
  • Wear light clothing made from cotton and linen.

Humidity makes everyone, even those who don’t have hyperhidrosis, sweat more.

If you’re a Floridian suffering from hyperhidrosis, we know how hard the sunny days and warm weather can be on you. Don’t stop enjoying life because of your sweating – there are many treatments to help reduce the amount of sweat you have. The sooner you talk to a doctor, the sooner you will be sweating less!

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will determine the best treatment plan for you based on your hyperhidrosis symptoms.  To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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Ever wake up at night with the sweats? Maybe you had a bad dream? Maybe you’re sick? Maybe it’s just too hot?  Sometimes though, night sweats, especially if you’re sweating excessively, can be the sign of a bigger problem.

Severe night sweats can be a sign of secondary hyperhidrosis. With secondary hyperhidrosis, a person sweats excessively all over the body both during the day and while sleeping.

Sweating at night isn’t fun. No one wants to wake up every day to soaked sheets – that’s a lot of laundry. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, here are a few things you can do to reduce the amount you sweat during the night.

  • Wear loose clothing to bed.
  • Keep the bedroom temperature between 60- and 67-degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use blankets made from microfiber and bamboo.
  • Don’t sleep with heavy blankets or sheets.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, caffeine or eat anything spicy before bed.
  • Try to go to bed relaxed, not stressed.
  • Exercise during the day.

If you’re sweating a lot at night, it could also be due to a medication you are currently taking. Some medications that can lead to excessive sweating at night include antidepressants, anti-inflammatory drugs, blood pressure medications, cancer treatments, prescription insulin, oral diabetes drugs, and drugs that prevent dry mouth. Supplements such as zinc and iron can also cause sweat.

There are also certain medical conditions that can lead to secondary hyperhidrosis and night sweating, including menopause, pregnancy, hormonal changes and disorders, Tuberculosis, bacterial infections, HIV, abscesses, cancer, hyperthyroidism, alcoholism, and neurological disorders such as a stroke, or neuropathy.

If you sweat excessively at night, don’t ignore it. It could be the sign of something serious. A doctor will be able to diagnose the cause of your night sweats and secondary hyperhidrosis. Get back to sleeping normally again. Talk to a doctor as soon as you can for treatment.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your secondary hyperhidrosis symptoms, including your night sweats, to determine the cause of your sweating. He will come up with the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.


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You’re in the aisle at the grocery store and you see signs for “deodorants” and “antiperspirants” – some products say both words; other products say one or the other. Aren’t deodorants and antiperspirants essentially the same thing? No, they’re not. If you’re a person who suffers from hyperhidrosis, it’s crucial you know the difference. Deodorants block odor and antiperspirants block sweat.

Deodorants cannot block your sweat, but they do prevent bacteria buildup, which causes body odor. A deodorant by itself cannot keep you dry. Deodorants contain antibacterial ingredients and fragrances to reduce bacteria on the skin and hide body odor. Cetyl alcohol, activated charcoal, cyclomethicone, propylene glycol, hydrolyzed corn starch, dimethicone, baking soda, and coconut oil can all be found in deodorants to fight off odor.

Antiperspirants do not block odor, but they do reduce sweating. Antiperspirants contain aluminum, which blocks the sweat glands on the skin. Since the sweat glands are blocked, less sweat will come out of them. Antiperspirants are considered a drug because they prevent sweat formation. The FDA recognizes only aluminum as an antiperspirant, but other natural ingredients like witch hazel, baking soda, and talc may reduce sweat, as well.

Many natural antiperspirants/deodorants that do not contain aluminum are not guaranteed to stop sweat. Antiperspirants work best when applied before going to bed and deodorants work best when applied in the morning.

If you hardly sweat, a deodorant may be enough for you as it will block body odor; however, if you sweat a lot or suffer from hyperhidrosis, you need to purchase an antiperspirant to stop the sweating.

If you sweat excessively and your antiperspirant isn’t reducing your sweat enough or if you don’t like the idea of aluminum going on your skin, talk to your doctor about some hyperhidrosis treatments. From Botox and medications to electric-current therapy, there are other treatment options for you to combat sweat besides antiperspirants.

Looking for a doctor to help with your hyperhidrosis? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your symptoms and determine if you have hyperhidrosis. Once you have a diagnosis, he will recommend the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Lots of things make us sweat. Heat. Exercise. Stress. Sweating is normal, and it’s something we all must manage in our daily lives, whether it’s by taking a shower or putting on deodorant. However, for those of us who sweat excessively, managing our sweat becomes a whole lot more complicated.

If you have hyperhidrosis of think you have it, you know that “normal” methods of hiding or getting rid of sweat may not work for you. Your sweat doesn’t appear because of exercise or heat. Your sweat is always there. People with hyperhidrosis must manage their sweat at a whole other level. Managing sweat can be a stressful, tiring thing; it also can be a process of trial and error. Certain methods don’t work for certain people.

Here are some tips to manage your sweat:

  • Bring disposable cleaning wipes with you wherever you go.
  • Carry a dark-colored blazer, sweater, cardigan, or jacket with you to hide your sweat/sweat stains quickly if you need to.
  • Carry an antiperspirant with you so you can reapply it throughout the day.
  • Bring along perfume or cologne with you, so you can smell fresh all day.
  • Pack a light/breathable cotton tank or t-shirt, in case you sweat a lot and need a back up shirt.
  • Carry a handkerchief or small towel to blot and wipe sweat off.
  • Avoid caffeine – it triggers sweat.
  • Stay clear of hot sauces, peppers, and spices; they will increase the amount of sweat you produce.
  • Drink lots of fluids, so your body temperature doesn’t get too high.
  • Cut back on the alcohol.
  • Keep a journal of what triggers your sweat, so you can avoid those things in the future.

You can store the items listed above in a backpack, gym bag, or purse. Managing your hyperhidrosis is possible, but it can be time consuming, annoying, and it doesn’t rid your body of sweat. If you want to reduce the amount you sweat, you’ll have to seek treatment for your hyperhidrosis.

When you go to the doctor, let him or her know what you’re currently using or doing to manage your sweat. Let the doctor know your triggers and what products/methods work for you and which don’t.

From prescription-level antiperspirants to Botox injections, there are several treatment options that may help decrease or even eliminate your symptoms. Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis contact page or call 727-312-4844.

 


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Dr. Peter Mikhail is a thoracic and cardiac surgeon in Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey, Florida who also specializes in Hyperhidrosis Surgery & Treatment. Dr. Mikhail is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, The American Board of Thoracic Surgery and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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