Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis) is excessive sweating that's not always related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Heavy sweating can disrupt your day and cause social anxiety and embarrassment.

Hyperhidrosis can be the cause of discomfort and embarrassment. You may have trouble working or enjoying recreational activities because of wet hands or feet or wet stains on clothing. You might feel anxious about your symptoms and become withdrawn or self-conscious.

If excessive sweating has no underlying medical cause, it's called primary hyperhidrosis. It happens when excess sweating is not triggered by a rise in temperature or physical activity. Primary hyperhidrosis may be at least partly hereditary.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh), also known as acne inversa, is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin.

Risk factors for hyperhidrosis include: Having a blood relative, such as a parent, sibling or grandparent, who sweats heavily; Taking medicines or supplements that cause sweating; Having a medical condition that causes sweating; Complicaciones. Las complicaciones de la hiperhidrosis comprenden lo siguiente: Infecciones.

People with hyperhidrosis may need to consult with specialists from dermatology, neurology, neurosurgery and chest (thoracic) surgery. Our multidisciplinary approach means you have access to exactly the care you need.

Mayo Clinic scientists have conducted extensive research aimed at improving the treatment outcomes for people who have hyperhidrosis. Publications. See a list of publications about hyperhidrosis by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis), can affect your entire body or just certain areas, such as your palms, soles, underarms or face. The type that typically affects the hands and feet causes at least one episode a week, during waking hours.

Hyperhidrosis. American Academy of Dermatology Association. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-overview. Accessed June 28, 2022. Glaser DA, et al. Topical glycopoyrronium tosylate for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis: Results from the ATMOS-1 and ATMOS-2 phase 3 randomized controlled trials.

ANSWER: Excessive sweating such as you describe is called hyperhidrosis. Rest assured, effective treatment is available. In order to decide on the best treatment options for you, you will need a thorough evaluation with your doctor to review your symptoms and check for an underlying medical condition that could be contributing to the problem.