Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Axillary Hyperhidrosis - Causes, Diagnosis and Common Treatments for Excess Underarm Sweating
Axillary Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition classified under the more general term of Localized Hyperhidrosis, or Excessive Sweating. Sufferers of this condition experience problematic underarm sweating, generally deemed ‘excessive’ to that which a non-sufferer would experience. The occurance of Axillary Hyperhidrosis can be attributed to a relatively higher concentration of sweat glands in the underarm area (however other parts of the body may also be affected concurrently) and is by in large a genetic predisposition.
Hyperhidrosis can also be classified depending on whether or not it is a congenital or acquired trait. There are two forms of Hyperhidrosis diagnosis, respectively Primary and Secondary Hyperhidrosis.
Primary Hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence (and in some cases earlier) and is more predominantly inherited as an dominant genetic trait. The distinction between Primary and Secondary Hyperhidrosis is that Secondary Hyperhidrosis can start at any stage in life post-adolescence
Currently, Hyperhidrosis affects around 2-3% of the population and is equally spread between both men and women. This ailment most commonly occurrs in individuals aged 25 - 65 years of age, and over 30% of sufferers share the same symptoms with siblings and other family members (further supporting it’s preponderance in genetic predisposition).
If you find yourself with overactive sweat glands and are wanting to seek relief from this issue, it is reassuring to know that mild cases of Hyperhidrosis can be easily cured and there are a range of treatments available to you. (HRRC regularly reviews modern products and treatments on this site which can assist you in making an informed decision on your course of treatment).