Sweating is normal. But when it happens more than expected, shows up without warning, or interferes with daily life, it can be more than just an inconvenience.
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a real medical condition. Many people deal with it quietly for years, assuming there’s nothing that can be done. In reality, there are effective options that can help manage it safely.
Sweating beyond what’s needed for temperature regulation
Underarms, hands, feet, face
Meaningful reduction in sweating and improved daily comfort
What Is Excessive Sweating?
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is sweating more than you need to. We all need to sweat — it helps us regulate body temperature. Hyperhidrosis is when sweating goes beyond what’s necessary for cooling.
Signs of excessive sweating:
Areas commonly affected:
Important characteristic: Hyperhidrosis will typically include both sides of the body — both underarms, both palms, both feet. This bilateral pattern is a hallmark of the condition.
Excessive sweating is not related to hygiene and is not something you’re causing.
Why Excessive Sweating Happens
Excessive sweating is usually caused by overactive sweat glands that respond more intensely than necessary.
Primary hyperhidrosis: The nerves that signal the sweat glands are more active than they need to be. This type often begins in adolescence or early adulthood and may run in families. It typically affects specific areas (underarms, hands, feet, face) rather than the whole body.
Secondary hyperhidrosis: This type can be related to medications or underlying medical conditions. It may affect larger areas of the body and often begins in adulthood.
During a consultation, your provider will help determine which type may be contributing to your symptoms.
How Excessive Sweating Can Affect Daily Life
Hyperhidrosis can cause social anxiety and embarrassment that goes far beyond simple discomfort.
Common experiences:
Impact on function:
Social and professional impact: Many people will avoid any situation in which they could be embarrassed. Students and business people often fear giving presentations because they may sweat through their clothes. The anticipation of sweating can sometimes make it worse.
These experiences are very common among people with hyperhidrosis. Seeking treatment is about improving quality of life — not vanity.
What to Expect During a Consultation
A consultation at Lazaderm is focused on understanding your symptoms and providing clear guidance.
During your visit, your provider will:
You’ll have time to ask questions and decide what feels right for you.
Setting Realistic Expectations
Treatment for excessive sweating can provide significant relief, but results are not permanent.
What to understand:
The goal is meaningful reduction in sweating and improved day-to-day comfort — not complete elimination of all sweating.
Treatment depends on where the sweating occurs and how severe it is. A consultation allows your provider to evaluate symptoms and recommend the most appropriate options for your situation.
Botox and Dysport are the most common and effective treatments for excessive sweating.
How they work: These neuromodulators are injected into the affected skin, where they block the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands. This significantly reduces sweating in the treated area without affecting the body’s overall ability to regulate temperature.
FDA status: Botox is FDA cleared for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, providing an established, well-studied option.
Areas that can be treated:
Treatment details:
What to expect: Treatment of the underarms is generally well-tolerated. Treatment of hands and feet may be more sensitive, and numbing options can be discussed.
Depending on the area affected and severity of symptoms, additional options may be discussed.
Clinical-strength antiperspirants: Prescription-strength antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride may be recommended as a first-line or complementary approach, particularly for underarm sweating.
Lifestyle strategies:
When to consider additional evaluation: If sweating is new, sudden, or accompanied by other symptoms, your provider may recommend evaluation for underlying conditions before proceeding with treatment.
The goal is to find an approach that is effective, safe, and fits your daily life.
Different areas may respond differently to treatment and have unique considerations.
Underarms:
Hands (Palmar Hyperhidrosis):
Feet (Plantar Hyperhidrosis):
Face/Scalp:
Your provider will discuss which areas are appropriate to treat based on your symptoms and goals.
If excessive sweating has been affecting your comfort or confidence, a consultation can help you understand your options. At Lazaderm, consultations focus on education, safety, and helping you feel comfortable moving forward.
