Excessive and unpredictable sweating, or axillary hyperhidrosis, can make you miserable. This condition can leave embarrassing stains and dampen your clothing--and may even cause an unpleasant odor. It is possible to manage, however. There are...
Botox injections are a popular cosmetic treatment, known for its benefits of giving the patient's face a younger, rejuvenated appearance. The medication has also gained attention for non-cosmetic benefits, including as treatments for...
A person with hyperhidrosis, or excessive perspiration, may have four to five times the sweat volume as an unaffected individual, according to the International Hyperhidrosis Society. Recognized by the National Organization for Rare Disorders...
Sweating, though sometimes embarrassing, is a normal function of the human body that helps cool us down when we are at risk for overheating. However, excessive sweating in certain areas of the body can be burdensome or embarrassing. Botox...
Sweat results when the body becomes overheated through exercise or exertion. Sweat also is produced when you become nervous or stressed. Sweat by itself is odorless. When it mixes with bacteria, however, a strong odor can ensue. For most people,...
Botox is made up of a neurotoxin produced by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Botox was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of strabismus and hemifacial spasms, but it has migrated to becoming a...
Sweating is a normal biological function that helps regulate body temperature. Your body produces sweat to maintain its ideal temperature of 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C). Without sweat, you'd be susceptible to suffering a heat stroke on extremely...
Sufferers of excessive sweating can lose hope for an effective treatment, according to the International Hyperhidrosis Society. Excessive sweating, called hyperhidrosis, is normal in the presence of fever, anxiety, strenuous exercise and hot...
Sweating is nature's way of cooling our bodies. But for some people, nature goes overboard, producing a sweating response that is anything but natural. Hyperhydrosis is excessive sweating which can occur even when the climate is comfortably cool...
Sweating is a natural biological function that often occurs during times of stress or anxiety, or as the body cools itself from increased temperatures. Perspiration itself is odorless, but when it mixes together with the bacteria on your skin, an...
Armpit odor occurs when sweat combines with bacteria on the skin, producing an unpleasant smell. Although antiperspirants and deodorants can temporarily reduce sweating and odor, you may be looking for a long-term solution if over-the-counter or...
When armpit perspiration is a problem, possibly causing embarrassment, social anxiety and strong body odor, the culprit is usually a condition called hyperhidrosis. Considered rare, excessive sweating affects almost 3 percent of adults in the...
Anti-perspirants are applied to the top layer of skin, also called topical application, in the form of a solid or gel. The anti-perspirant is sold over-the-counter or in prescription strength with a physician's order. They should be applied to dry...
Excessive perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, can be an embarrassing, socially isolating and depressing problem. Finally recognized by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the Coalition of Skin Diseases (CSD) as a legitimate skin...
