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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgAt Mayo Clinic a team of experts from different specialties, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances, works together to select the most effective treatment for each patient. Fortunately, many forms of treatment are now available for hyperhidrosis.
It is important to rule out other conditions that can cause excessive sweating. Mayo has many tools to help make an accurate diagnosis. Read more about diagnosis of hyperhidrosis.
At Mayo Clinic, a patient who has hyperhidrosis will see a variety of specialists who will determine the type and cause of the sweating and recommend the best treatment option. Read more about treatment options for hyperhidrosis.
Hyperhidrosis (also called hyperhydrosis) is a condition that most often results in excessive sweating in the hands (palmar hyperhidrosis). Other common areas include the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis), the feet (plantar hyperhidrosis), the face and head (craniofacial hyperhidrosis), or, in some instances, the entire body.
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Lindsey Fleener had hyperhidrosis — causing her hands to sweat profusely and preventing her from enjoying simple activities others may take for granted.
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