SWEATING IN A COLD WEATHER? DONT IGNORE IT

SWEATING IN A COLD WEATHER?

Don’t Ignore It

It might be a sign of HYPERHIDROSIS.

What is Hyperhidrosis ?

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WHAT IS HYPERHIDROSIS? 

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating that is usually not related to heat or extreme physical activities like exercise.

The condition is caused by overactive sweat glands.

Usually, the sweat glands produce sweat when the body is hot to give a cooling effect.

In hyperhidrosis, even when the body is cool, it keeps producing more.

TYPES OF HYPERHIDROSIS

1• Primary (Focal) Hyperhidrosis
This type is genetic, meaning one may have inherited it from one family.

It is the most common form of hyperhidrosis and oftentimes starts before age 25.

2• Secondary Generalized Hyperhidrosis;

This  type is caused by underlying medical conditions like; Diabetes, hyperthyroidism
and certain cancers.

This condition can make one sweat unnecessarily while sleeping

Secondary hyperidrosis  can also occur due to side effects of certain medications in this class  ;
-Antidepressants
-Opioid analgesics
-NSAIDs

SYMPTOMS OF HYPERHIDROSIS

-Unexplainable reason for sweating

-Wetting  even when it's cold

-Sweating even when you don't engage in activities that trigger sweating

-Sweating while resting

-The kind of profuse sweating that makes you very uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassed

-Being soaked with sweat

-Itching due to this sweating pattern

-Having body odor due to this sweating

-Having cracked and peeling feet MOST AFFECTED AREAS

-Armpits
-Soles of your feet
-Lower back
-Forehead
-Gneitals
-Palms

COMPLICATIONS

-Skin infection

-Skin cracks, discoloration, and  wrinkles

-Unusual softness of the skin TREATMENT

Based on the type, the symptoms, and the severity, the treatment options may include ;

-Medications to manage symptoms
-Medications to treat underlying conditions
-Surgery

PREVENTION
There are two types and you may not be able to prevent the focal type.

But for the secondary type, the best thing is to treat underlying conditions that cause hyperhidrosis.

Seek medical help in withdrawing a medication that may be contributing to the situation.

While on that, kindly help the situation  by;

-Using good antiperspirants
-Shower more often
-Wear breathable clothing
-Avoid heated environments sweat triggers

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