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Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

In some people, the body’s mechanism for cooling itself is overactive — so overactive that they may sweat four or five times more than is necessary, or normal. When sweating is this extreme it can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing, and disabling. It can disrupt all aspects of a person's life, from career choices and recreational activities to relationships, emotional well-being, and self-image. This kind of excessive sweating is a serious medical condition. It's called hyperhidrosis and it afflicts millions of people around the world (approximately 3% of the population) but because of lack of awareness, more than half of these people are never diagnosed or treated for their symptoms. The good news is that there are treatment options! Dr Clifton has had success treating patients with oral and topical medications and BOTOX injections (or a combination of treatments). If you suffer from this debilitaitng disorder, please call our office for a consultation