Treatment Options for Hyperhidrosis

It’s estimated that 3% of the world’s population suffers from some form of hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating), and a large percentage of those afflicted never seek medical advice or treatment. It’s unfortunate that the embarrassment of extreme wetness and / or body odor compel some to suffer in silence, never discussing the problem with a medical professional, family member or even a close friend. But if you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking for some relief from hyperhidrosis and we’re going to review some of the most effective treatments for overactive sweating right now.

To begin, there are literally hundreds if not thousands of home remedies like soaking your armpits, feet or hands in tea, or slathering on cornstarch for excessive sweating, but most of these are just old wives’ tales that have little if any medical validity and even less actual effect on the symptoms of hyperhidrosis. There are plenty of treatments that are medically valid, so don’t waste your time of money on ones that don’t work or worse… possibly exacerbate the problem.

Surgery is one treatment option that does boast a moderate rate of success, but unfortunately it also has a fairly high risk of complications and side effects. There are three distinct surgical procedures designed to combat hyperhidrosis, each one tailored to address the specific areas of profuse sweating: Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, for sweaty hands; Lumbar Sympathectomy, for sweaty feet; and Axillary Suction Curretage, for excessive underarm sweating. But because these surgeries are not guaranteed to work and carry such high risk of complications, they are generally reserved only for those suffering from the very worst effects of hyperhidrosis, and then only as a last resort.

Botox is a relatively new option in the fight against hyperhidrosis, but at this time it is approved only for use against Axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating of the armpits. A series of 20-50 injections are administered near the sweat glands to block the nervous system from turning on the overactive glands. However, the injections can be painful due to the sensitive nature of the area being injected and its overall effect is only temporary (3-5 months); for sustained relief from excessive sweating, the injections will have to be repeated.

Certain antiperspirants are not only extremely effective at minimizing the wetness due to hyperhidrosis, but its associated body odor as well, by eliminating the source of the odor before it starts. Antiperspirants fight hyperhidrosis by blocking or plugging the sweat glands, thereby reducing the flow of perspiration onto the surface of the skin. Antiperspirants are a safe and time-tested treatment for excessive sweating without fear of any serious side effects or complications.

Among the most powerful of antiperspirants is the line of products from Klima Deodorant. Each of the products are designed to alleviate the worst symptoms of hyperhidrosis, and each one targets a specific area for maximum effectiveness:

• Klima Antiperspirant, for under arms; a topical spray that can keep your underarms from sweating and producing odor for up to five days.
• Klima Surefoot Spray; a topical spray that will keep your feet from sweating and smelling for up to 5 days.
• Klima Confidence Handspray: strong enough to alleviate your sweaty palms for 24 hours, safe enough to reapply as often as necessary.

Klima’s antiperspirant products are rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness, and countless testimonials from satisfied users have been received. You owe it to yourself to come out from the shadows and experience the relief Klima’s Antiperspirants can give you and the ones you love.