Excessive sweating or Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical term describing excess (hyper) sweating (hidrosis). Sweat production exceeds the quantities necessary for thermoregulation. It is a medical condition that affects the quality of life of patients who suffer from it, leading to anxiety and social embarrassment. It affects around 3% of the population. The secretion of sweat by the sweat glands depends on the nervous system. One of the anatomical regions most often affected is the armpits.
Sweating is linked to:
- ambient heat,
- physical activity,
- emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, and strong emotions,
- endocrine pathologies such as thyroid problems,
- overweight,
- poor lifestyle (alcohol consumption, dietary habits, etc.)
In order to optimize comfort and avoid halos under the arms, there is an effective treatment by injections.