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| Excess sweating |
| Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive
sweating.
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| Sometimes hyperhidrosis occurs in childhood. Other family
members may be similarly affected. At other times it starts
later on in life for unknown reasons. An increase in air
temperature, exercise, fever, anxiety, or spicy food may
cause sweating. Sweating usually reduces at night time,
but can continue throughout the day. |
| Hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing complaint. If the armpits
are affected, clothing becomes damp and unsightly. When
the hands are affected it is embarrassing to shake hands
and it is difficult to write neatly. |
| Botulinum toxin injections into
the affected area, particularly the armpits, can reduce
or even stop sweating for three to seven months. |
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