Cures for Hyperhidrosis by Sarah Densmore The International
Hyperhidrosis Society says 3 percent of the population suffers
from excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for
excessive sweating. Most people with the condition sweat
excessively on their armpits, feet, hands or face. Thanks to
recent advances in medical procedures and drug therapy, several
treatment options are available. Some provide temporary relief
while others offer a permanent cure. These topical aids come in
prescription strengths that can be effective for mild to
moderate hyperhidrosis. They work by blocking the sweat glands,
but only temporarily. They need to applied each day. The
International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHS) says antiperspirants
containing aluminum chloride hexahydrate are most effective.
Those containing 10 to 15 percent of the drug are used for
underarm perspiration. Hand or feet sweating requires a higher
concentration of about 30 percent. Face sweaters can use
antiperspirants but they may find the products i