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CHICAGO HYPERHIDROSIS (EXCESSIVE SWEATING)
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Definition:
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for
excessive sweating. It is a troublesome
condition that results in uncomfortable and awkward social situations for those
who are affected by it. The problem may be limited to the armpits, but often the
palms and soles sweat excessively also. Excessive sweating becomes noticeable
after puberty. Stressful situations such as examinations, job interviews, or an
important date will aggravate the sweating. Many
affected individuals must change their shirts or socks several times a day, or
constantly wipe their hands self consciously.
Most over-the-counter
antiperspirants do not control hyperhidrosis.
If you suffer from excessive sweating, you are not alone. It
is estimated that several million people in the world are affected by
hyperhidrosis - approximately 1%
of the world population!
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