“Hyperhidrosis?”
I sweat a lot even when its cold mostly my armpits. When it's hot I sweat everywhere, my back, below my boobs, forehead, palms and armpits. I want to know what medicine I should take for it.
Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: Since I was a kid
Medications: None
Conditions: None
3 Answers
An appointment with a dermatologist will be required.
Hi and sorry about the delay in response. Two prescription oral medications may help control generalized sweating. I would make an appointment with a local dermatologist to discuss.
Stephen Schleicher, MD
Stephen Schleicher, MD
Sorry to hear it. You should consult a doctor about your issue, but if found to be primary focal hyperhydrosis, then given the extent of the process, glycopyrolate would be reasonable. I still think topicals play a nice role though. You can check out Carpe - they make antiperspirants in lotions base formulas that work fairly well. Apply before bedtime to dry skin, then you can wipe off in the morning. Continue nightly until you feel your sweat is more normal, then you can decrease use sometimes to as little as weekly.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
