Whats happening in the body to cause hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is caused by over activity of one type of sweat gland, the eccrine gland. Many things can trigger normal sweating and this is also true for hyperhidrosis – it’s just the amount of sweating that’s different. Examples include: • Exercise • Stress, anxiety or strong emotions • Heat or cold • Certain times of the day • Alcohol, coffee or tea, smoking or spicy food People with hyperhidrosis can produce a large amount of sweat. This means that the armpits may be constantly damp. This can cause embarrassment at work or socially, and it may make normal everyday activities more difficult to carry out. But it is not true that hyperhidrosis causes body odour: the smell that some think is due to sweating is in fact caused by bacteria on the skin if the sweat remains on the skin for a long time. What can I do about Hyperhidrosis? Simple self-help measures you can take include: Choose clothing that will keep you cool. Natural fibres are cool but they absorb sweat and can remain damp; s
