Hyperhidrosis

Overview

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is an uncommon condition that most often affects the palms, underarms, feet and face. Dripping-wet skin can cause embarrassment and interfere with daily activities. Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DRO-sis) can be a side effect of another condition (secondary), in which case it often manifests as "night sweats." People with primary hyperhidrosis sweat excessively only when awake. There are a number of effective treatments for the disorder.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for hyperhidrosis

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic specialists have been successfully treating hyperhidrosis for decades; each year, more than 2,000 people seek treatment at Mayo Clinic for hyperhidrosis.
• Team approach. Specialists from dermatology, neurology, neurosurgery and chest (thoracic) surgery work with you to create the best treatment plan for your needs.
• Surgical options. Mayo Clinic surgeons developed an effective surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis more than 70 years ago. Mayo Clinic surgeons are experienced in performing surgery to help people with severe cases of hyperhidrosis, when other treatments are unsuccessful.

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