DDHK. ORG – Sweat can be annoying if it comes out excessively. But don't worry, this can be overcome naturally too medical.
Just so you know, sweating is a natural thing because it is the body's natural mechanism to reduce temperatures that are too high.
A person can have excessive sweat production, even though the weather is not hot or when they are not doing certain activities, thus increasing the feeling of discomfort. For that, know how to treat excessive sweating naturally and medically below.
From Compass, how to treat excessive sweating naturally reported from Mayo Clinic namely in several ways, such as:
- Using an antiperspirant containing 6-20 percent aluminum chloride is useful for closing the sweat glands so that the sweat produced decreases.
- Choosing shoes and socks made from natural materials, such as leather, will prevent sweat buildup and keep moisture out.
- Change socks more often and dry your feet well before putting your shoes back on.
- Choose the right clothes according to the activities you are doing, such as cotton and silk, so that the skin can breathe properly and does not trigger moisture.
Some of these ways are the first steps that can be taken to reduce excessive sweat production.
Meanwhile, how to treat excessive sweating medically can be seen from several factors. Excessive sweating that appears sometimes cannot be overcome just by changing habits.
Sometimes, this condition needs to be treated medically, especially when it interferes with daily life. According to WebMD, doctors will usually find out the cause of excessive sweating and recommend one or a combination of several ways to treat excessive sweating medically, such as:
- Do an iontophoresis treatment that uses an electric current for 20-30 minutes to reduce sweat production.
- Do botox injections which are useful for reducing the work of the oil glands so that the sweat produced can also be reduced.
- Take anticholinergic drugs if the two previous treatments fail to reduce sweat production.
- Performing surgical procedures to cut or remove oil glands.
- Using the MiraDry system which uses heat energy to remove sweat glands in the armpits.
Doing some of the medical treatments above can reduce excessive sweating. However, it does not guarantee that the conditions experienced will be completely cured.
Excessive sweating is a condition that lasts for a long time, so there are several ways to treat excessive sweating regularly, both naturally and medically.
Even so, you are still advised to seek medical help when excessive sweating appears suddenly because it could be a symptom of certain diseases that are more serious. [DDHK News]
