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hello.
I’m Dr. Sangchul Hwang, an autonomic nervous system researcher and therapist.
Are you experiencing discomfort from hyperhidrosis?
Not all cases of hyperhidrosis are caused by the same thing: excessive sweating.
Where you sweat, when you sweat, and under what circumstances,
and your overall physical condition.
the cause and management of hyperhidrosis can be completely different.
Today, we’re going to look at hyperhidrosis
causes and types of hyperhidrosis
to make it a little easier to understand.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is different from simply sweating because it’s hot.
It’s when you sweat more than necessary
excessive sweating to the point where it is uncomfortable.
Hands and feet, underarms, face and scalp,
back and chest, lower body and groin, etc.
It can appear in many different places and
and depending on where they appear
the nature and cause will also vary.
So Hyperhidrosis
rather than viewing it as a single condition
it’s important to understand the different types of hyperhidrosis.
The Big Causes of Hyperhidrosis, Real and Fake Fevers
The most basic reason for sweating is ‘heat’.
However, this heat can be broken down into two main categories.
The first is real heat, or true heat.
From a young age, you’re hot
seeking cold or icy water in all seasons.
your body temperature rises easily
The heat tends to be concentrated in the upper body.
The second is fake heat, or false heat.
You’re normally cold and weak.
but when you’re nervous or stressed
you suddenly start sweating profusely on your face or hands and feet.
I feel weak
It’s characterized by feeling as if you’re running a fever.
Understanding this distinction is key to
you can see why you’re sweating
and how to treat and manage it.
Hyperhidrosis, sweaty hands and feet
If you have excessive sweaty hands and feet
than when it is hot
nervousness, anxiety, unfamiliar surroundings, and under pressure.
or under pressure.
There are common characteristics
with hyperhidrosis have common characteristics.
Like coffee or energy drinks
caffeine, such as coffee or energy drinks.
sudden increase in sweating
your tongue is pointed and red, or
Your neck and trapezius muscles are always stiff and tense.
When you hold a pen or use a mouse,
like applying lotion
when your hands are irritated
like applying lotion.
This type is
is strongly associated with an overreaction of the sympathetic nervous system.
Hyperhidrosis, facial hyperhidrosis, sweaty face and head
If you have a lot of sweat on your face or scalp
are more likely to be true fevers, or true heat tendencies.
I get hot easily in the spring and fall, as well as in the summer.
Even in winter, if you wear a little thicker clothing or
or entering a heated space
sweating suddenly increases.
People with fever, especially in the upper body
often report a combination of flushing, heat, and headache.
Going from hyperhidrosis to hyperhidrosis
When I see patients in my practice
when they’re in middle school and high school, they sweat a lot.
and then as they get into their 20s and 30s.
we often see sweat migrating to the face and head.
When you’re young, your peripheral glands are relatively active.
As we age, our peripheral glands gradually decrease in activity
and the sweat glands on the upper body become more active.
This can be interpreted as a case of hyperhidrosis.
Characteristics of Underarm Sweat, Odor, and Deodorization
Many people suffer from underarm sweat and odor.
This area has different types of sweat glands, so it has different
different types of glands.
Sweat from the hands, feet, and head comes primarily from the eccrine glands.
but the underarms, nipples, and perineum
apocrine glands.
Sweat secreted by the apocrine glands is a mixture of
is a mixture of waste products, hormones, and proteins.
it is viscous and sticky
and can have a strong odor when it comes into contact with bacteria.
During puberty or other stressful times
during puberty or stressful times.
In Chinese medicine
Poor digestive function and accumulation of waste in the body,
or dampness, are often seen together.
Gustatory hyperhidrosis, where your face sweats when you eat food
Not just hot food
when eating spicy or sour foods
Some people experience excessive facial sweating.
In this case, it’s not just because you’re hot.
receptors that respond to food stimuli
over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system
working together.
If your symptoms are old
just looking at a picture or video of spicy food
or videos may cause you to sweat,
This can be interpreted as the brain remembering the stimulus
like a conditioned reflex.
Hyperhidrosis during menopause
During menopause, along with hot flashes
sudden increase in facial sweating
hot flashes and then cold flashes.
It’s usually explained by female hormonal changes
and many people improve with hormone therapy.
But if your symptoms persist
symptoms persist after hormone treatment
immune compromise, low energy, and
and low energy levels.
In this case, the treatment approach should be different.
Night sweats when you sleep
Some people sweat while sleeping
depends on the cause.
In children
their immune systems are not yet fully mature
when their immune systems are not yet fully matured,
and in middle-aged and older adults
accumulated fatigue and decreased energy
night sweats due to accumulated fatigue and decreased energy.
In either case
a sign that your body’s resilience and immunity
your body’s resilience and immunity.
Your tendency to hyperhidrosis depends on your body type
While hyperhidrosis can occur in all constitutions, the
there are differences in tendencies.
Small people
easily triggered sympathetic nerves
and are prone to nervous hyperhidrosis.
Taiyin people are
have a tendency to hyperhidrosis or generalized sweating
and their sweat is often sticky or odorous.
Noisemakers are
have low stamina, often in the form of hot flashes and night sweats, and
and often feel even less energized after sweating.
The key to managing hyperhidrosis is differentiating between types
While hyperhidrosis may seem like a single symptom
there are many different types and causes.
So it’s important to identify exactly which type of hyperhidrosis
which type of hyperhidrosis you have
and guide your treatment and management accordingly
treatment and management.
Symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system
lifestyle behaviors such as sleep, eating, stress, and alcohol
lifestyle disruptions
disruptions in your lifestyle.
Your life can be different enough
your life can be different enough.
Don’t go it alone
start by taking stock of your current situation
and organize your current situation.
If you have any questions
feel free to leave a comment.
I’m here to help you get comfortable
to help you get more comfortable.
