Sweating - When sweat becomes torture
Therapy against hyperhidrosis
(Heavy perspiration)
Every person can sweat, especially during sport. It's not an art! But what if the "super power" of sweat occurs in other situations, too? In these cases, sweating quickly becomes uncomfortable, especially during summer and under heavy exertion, as we all know from personal experience.
How much greater still is the discomfort when the sweat sets in at the first sign of stress - or even worse, at complete rest and without any exertion?
The sweat soon becomes torture. The good news is: You can do something about it.
Iontophoresis has a high success rate.
Unfortunately, sweat is accompanied by many inconveniences. We all know the awkwardness of greeting someone with a sweaty handshake or having to walk about in damp shoes all day. Sweat stains and the smell of sweat are even harder to disguise.
When sweating becomes a burden, many of those who are affected by hyperhidrosis yearn for normality and a natural sweat level.
Iontophoresis is not the only aid against hyperhidrosis. There are other options. Some are obvious, some are simply not known to everyone.
Hyperhidrosis (scientific term for excessive sweating)
Deodorants are usually the go-to remedy against armpit sweat. In the case of sweaty hands, the options are limited - just like the effect of a deodorant on a person with hyperhidrosis. The deodorant's active components are quickly washed away by the excessive sweat. In addition to the sweat stains, visible deodorant residues often stay behind. Neither is optically desirable.
Let's try something else!
Antiperspirant
Antiperspirants are next level deodorants. Most antiperspirants contain a high concentration of aluminum chloride. Though many people achieve the desired effect with antiperspirants, quite a few are sceptical of those disputed components, and others cannot tolerate antiperspirants in general.
Medication and surgery
Certain drugs and surgeries can help against sweating. One word of advice: Ask your doctor or pharmacist about risks and side effects! Let us try for a non-invasive option instead.
Alternative and non-invasive: iontophoresis
Iontophoresis is a procedure that works very well in many areas. It is approved for home therapy.
Iontophoresis can be used on all sorts of sweaty areas:
- Iontophoresis for sweaty feet
- Iontophoresis for sweaty hands
- Iontophoresis for the armpits
- Iontophoresis for the face
- Iontophoresis for other areas
You can treat your sweating comfortably at home without much effort. Ask your dermatologist if they are familiar with this procedure and its success rate. You do not need a prescription, and you can get started right away at home without instruction!
What else can you do to fight your sweat?
Promising headlines such as "My sweaty problem - What can you do about sweating? - Tips and tricks against sweating" ... wishful thinking that has one thing in common: no matter how many millions of clicks, the message behind them is usually as follows:
A short story about a supposedly minor cosmetic problem, which you might be able to get under control with a simple deodorant. Lots of soft-spoken, well-styled models explain the world to you. Thank you very much.
None of this has anything to do with hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a very strong form of sweating!
To save you a lot of time you might waste reading into and trying out the ineffective "home remedies" against sweating, here's a summary of the contents.
Lots of babble about:
- Less alcohol (you should drink less anyway)
- Fewer cigarettes (not a bad idea)
- Use deodorant (really?)
- Washing yourself (Wow! Thanks!)
- Taking alternating baths (yeah, all day?)
- Using an antiperspirant (we would never have thought of that)
- Losing weight (if it were that easy, we'd probably be slimmer)
- Using tomato juice to bind foot odor (doesn't work)
If you find a video that is not completely pointless, just send us an e-mail and we will be happy to link to it.
What can actually help you sweat less
Low-cost help
Sweaty feet: If you suffer from strong odor, sprinkle sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) into your shoes overnight or add it to your bath water. Private tip: I (Markus Bindner) always buy a twenty kilo bag on eBay. This costs around EUR 25 including shipping and saves a lot of money in the household.
In the washing machine (half baking soda, half washing powder - both together, no more than the usual amount), this combination works wonders when it comes to the smell and freshness of the laundry. People used to wash with it in Ye Olden Times. Ask Grandma, she remembers!
If you have problems with laundry and bad odors, we recommend powder detergents.
The baking soda will also keep your machine sparkling clean and your pipes clear. The same applies to the dishwasher. Brilliant!
Oh, right, another video genre has been forgotten: Doctors who explain "everything" about operations to you in professionally produced video clips and declare all other measures else null and void in the opening credits.
Iontophoresis is a remedy for sweating that has received little attention from the general public. This simple procedure has been recognized for decades and impresses users with a high success rate, even in the long term.
Where do you sweat?
Sweating can be extremely annoying. Of course, there are different options to fight sweating in different areas and forms.
Different forms of sweating:
- Light sweating
Can usually still be tolerated - Heavy sweating
More severe, can no longer be ignored - Heavy sweating
Unpleasant and sometimes unbearable
When should you do something about your sweat?
As soon as one of the following questions can be answered with yes, it is time to think about a routine to combat excessive sweating.
- Sweating is becoming a problem?
- You are approached about your sweating?
- You feel uncomfortable because you are sweating too much?
- You are depressed due to your sweating?
- You isolate yourself or feel isolated?
- You no longer want to get too close to anyone?
- You avoid shaking hands because of your sweaty hands?
Which body parts are susceptible to sweat?
Sweaty armpits
Sweaty hands
Sweaty feet
Face
Small areas
Large areas
Whole body
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