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Why do you sweat so much? (part 2)

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What causes excessive sweating to get worse?

First, it's important to say that if you experience any form of hyperhidrosis, you'll sweat uncontrollably in a variety of situations - even without exercise or in the heat. At the same time, you may be inadvertently exacerbating the effects of hyperhidrosis. Here are the causes:

  • Hot showers: You'll sweat anyway, but taking a very hot shower and/or getting dressed before your body cools down won't get you off to a good start.
  • Excessive Anxiety: We know it's easier said than done to address the root causes of anxiety. But anxiety can contribute to a vicious cycle: it makes you sweat more, which makes you more self-conscious and anxious, which in turn increases hyperhidrosis. If you think anxiety is the cause of your hyperhidrosis, consider seeking help from a medical professional.
  • Too much alcohol or caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant, so it puts your nervous system into overdrive - which can increase your sweating. Alcohol also causes physiological changes and affects the same part of the sympathetic nervous system that controls sweat glands and regulates body temperature.

  • Spicy foods: Just like avoiding hot baths, skipping spicy foods won't stop your hyperhidrosis, but eating spicy foods can make it worse.
  • Washing your whole body especially underarms and other affected areas every morning and evening will reduce the risk of body odor and potentially harmful bacteria that can alleviate your discomfort.
  • Another popular piece of advice is to avoid wearing tight clothing. Again, this is purely to reduce the visual impact of perspiration - i.e. to cover up the sweat stain. If you can effectively prevent excessive sweating in the first place, you'll be able to wear whatever you want.

Methods of treating hyperhidrosis:

  • Products to help limit increased sweating on the market. You can refer to some products to help limit sweating and help deodorize the Breeze family below:

  • Prescription-only antiperspirants: These often use high concentrations of active ingredients (e.g., 20% Aluminum Chloride) that have a higher risk of irritation. It should be used as directed by a doctor.

  • Medical interventions: Medical procedures such as botox injections, surgery (sympathectomy), or microwave therapy are all expensive, painful, and inconvenient. And some are more effective than others. Botox only lasts for a few months, and for many people, surgery can cause more problems than it solves.

Conclusion: Why do I sweat so much and how do I stop it?

If you sweat excessively during normal daily activities without getting too hot and when you don't exercise strenuously, you have hyperhidrosis. While there is no cure for the underlying cause of primary hyperhidrosis, it can be easily controlled by avoiding activities that make excessive sweating worse and using natural remedies. In addition, you can refer to Breeze's antiperspirant products