Hyperhidrosis, Dermatology FAQ

Excessive sweating on the soles of the feet? Excessive sweating on the soles of the feet and hands, often accompanied by odor, may indicate a condition known as hyperhidrosis. This can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, or underlying...

Hyperhidrosis? My weight is within the normal range, but I might be considered somewhat sedentary. Since childhood, I have had a tendency to sweat easily, and especially with the current fluctuating weather, this condition has worsened and is quite bothersome. When the weather is...

Often feel sticky hands? I would like to ask... why do my hands feel sticky when they come into contact with water or sweat?

Foot problems? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing foot odor for about five years. It started with excessive sweating, which led to the unpleasant smell. I visited a dermatologist, who prescribed me an antiperspirant and I also used odor-fighting socks that I bought from the ...

Body odor issues? I would like to ask what methods dermatology has for detecting body odor. I do not have axillary hyperhidrosis, but I still experience a strong body odor even when I am not sweating. I take 2 to 3 showers using antibacterial body wash every time I go out. In soc...

Daily sweating has turned into eczema? Hello Dr. Li, I experience excessive hand sweating every day and often suffer from eczema. I have previously received medication from a dermatologist, but the condition keeps recurring. Could you please provide some advice?

Excessive sweating in the armpits? Excessive sweating in the armpits, regardless of the season, without any accompanying odor, may not necessarily be classified as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis typically involves excessive sweating that is often accompanied by odor due to bacteria...

Oral Griseofulvin (250 mg) and topical Gentamicin cream? Hello, Dr. Wu. I have hyperhidrosis, and my hands and feet sweat excessively. Last summer, I developed a rash on the top of my right foot due to wearing shoes in the heat (it was very itchy). Initially, it was only on my ri...

Dyshidrotic eczema, causing nail deformities? I have a body that doesn't sweat easily, but I suffer from severe palmar hyperhidrosis. Recently, due to the hot weather, my hand sweating has become so severe that it has caused blisters and itching, which happens almost every s...

Cost of surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis? Doctor: I would like to inquire about the cost of surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis at your hospital.

Regarding the issue of body odor (axillary odor)? Hello Dr. Huang: Is there currently any health insurance coverage for surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis? Thank you.

A lot of sweat? In the past two years, I've been sweating excessively for some reason... Even after taking a shower and without much movement, I still sweat... What could be the cause? I'm not overweight, but a few years ago I had surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis... S...

About the skin? 1. Why do people have body odor (axillary odor)? 2. What are the treatment options? 3. What is the difference between body odor and hyperhidrosis? 4. I have a classmate who has oily skin on their back and develops acne; what could be the reason?

Regarding surgical issues? Should I schedule an appointment with a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgery clinic for axillary hyperhidrosis surgery? Will I need to be hospitalized after the surgery? Will there be scarring? Will there still be any odor after the procedure, or will it...

Body odor Hello, what methods can effectively cure body odor?

Unexplained skin laceration? I have been experiencing constant skin cracking at the tips of my fingers for four years. I haven't done any housework or come into contact with any chemicals. The first doctor said it was due to excessive mental stress and prescribed an ointment...

Botulinum toxin I have hyperhidrosis. Will getting Botox injections in my armpits be very painful? Is there anesthesia available? What is the cost? Does every dermatology clinic offer this service?

Regarding axillary hyperhidrosis surgery? What is the cost of treatment for axillary odor? Is an outpatient visit required, or is surgery performed directly? What methods are currently used for the surgery, and what precautions should be taken?

Tinea Versicolor Hello, Director: I would like to ask you! Is it easy for facial hyperhidrosis to heal? I have taken medication twice for two weeks (obtained from the hospital), and the doctor mentioned that it requires a six-month metabolic period. I am not sure when it started,...

The small rash is extraordinarily strange? Hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet can lead to the development of small, clustered rashes on the sides. This condition may be caused by excessive sweating, which can create a moist environment conducive to skin irritation or fungal infe...