What is Excessive Sweating?
We have all experienced that clammy sweaty feeling after a hot day, or a session of strenuous physical activity, and for most people it is not something to worry about. Sweating is a normal reaction to a variety of factors such as stress, heat and physical activity and it serves the important function of regulating body temperature. In order to perform this function, there are millions of sweat glands all over the body, although they are highly concentrated in certain areas namely under the arms, on the soles of feet, the palms of hands, the upper lips and between the legs in the groin area. When stimulated by hormones, these sweat glands release sweat which evaporates and in turn cools down the body. For some people however, sweating can be excessive and may actually become such a problem that it affects many aspects of life. Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a clinical disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Not only is the condition frustrating and inconvenie
