Dear Ashley:

Yes, there is! Though just about everyone sweats as a reaction to stress and exercise, about one in twenty people worldwide have a condition called Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, and you might be included. Hyperhidrosis can affect any body part, most often the underarms, the palms, the soles of the feet, and the face, causing severe social discomfort. Some people are so self-conscious about it they avoid social situations and never seek help from a medical professional.

The good news is that it is treatable! Your first source of relief might be to try extra-strength antiperspirants that you obtain through your dermatologist. She or he can also prescribe drugs that might slow or stop your sweating. There are surgical treatments for this problem that are very effective. And lately, injections of the drug Botox, which is famous for slowing down the aging process for celebrities, is being used to inactivate the sweat glands in excessive sweaters. Each treatment lasts for 6 months to a year.

Definitely contact your family doctor about your sweating problem, and also visit the website sweating.ca, to learn more about the issue. With the right help, your sweating issues can get so much better.

Sincerely,

Fashion Girl