Our Advice for Treating Excessive Sweating
When it comes to excessive sweating, also known as ‘hyperhidrosis’, no two patients are identical. At Perth Sweat Clinic, we understand how important finding a treatment for excessive sweating can be to the 3% of the world who suffers from the condition every day. In this article, we’re going to discuss management tactics and treatments for excessive sweating from the underarms, hands, head and face.
Managing the Effects of Sweating
If you suffer from axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating), you can minimise the appearance of sweat stains by choosing clothing in dark colours and breathable fabrics. Cotton, wool and linen will all absorb sweat while lessening wet marks.
Palmar hyperhidrosis (hand sweating) and craniofacial hyperhidrosis (head and face sweating) can be managed by avoiding certain triggers. Strenuous exercise, spicy foods and anxiety are all known for heightening overactive nervous systems. Remember to shower regularly and clean the pores well in affected areas.
The miraDry Treatment for Underarms
Perth Sweat Clinic can perform miraDry treatments that target and destroy apocrine and eccrine glands in your armpits. These overactive glands create sweat and odour, making daily life uncomfortable for many people. miraDry is non-invasive and FDA-cleared to instantly and permanently stop sweating while reducing unwanted body hair.
85% of patients only require one treatment for perfect results with 15% needing a second procedure. Over 55,000 treatments have been performed around the world with excellent safety records and results. Finally, there is an instant cure for excessive armpit sweating that can get your life back on track.
ETS Surgery for the Hands and Head
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery can be used to permanently and instantly cease excessive sweating on the palms and head. When the sympathetic nervous system that runs over the 2nd and 3rd rib is overactive, specific areas produce uncontrollable levels of sweat. ETS surgery interrupts the nerves that supply sweat to these areas.
At Perth Sweat Clinic, our chest surgeon, Dr Sanjay Sharma, specialises in ETS surgery. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and patients are typically discharged the same day with minimal disruption to daily activities.
Speak to Perth Sweat Clinic about Your Hyperhidrosis
If excessive sweating is affecting your daily life and hindering your ability to perform in social or professional settings, you may be a candidate for ETS surgery or miraDry. Take control of your life, gain confidence and end discomfort with a minimally invasive treatment designed to stop your sweating.
Speak to your GP about your concerns and they will refer you to our state-of-the-art clinic in Perth. Initial consultations are bulk-billed and ETS procedures are covered by private health insurance.
To find out more about what we can do to improve your life, call 1300 079 328 or contact us online.