Comments on: Surgery cures rare condition

By: susanashephard

susanashephard — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:28:28 +0000

Thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately, we are unable to diagnose or provide any recommendations through this form of communication. Please feel free to contact our Appointment Offices http://www.mayoclinic.org/patientinfo/appointments.html if you would like to schedule an evaluation.

By: Betty Wells

Betty Wells — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:09:31 +0000

I have been sweating profusely on my face, neck and head for about 5 years. It starts usually on the back of my head like a slow leak and spreads through my hair, runs down my neck and drips off my face. I have been so embarrased by this as I am in a prominent position in a national organization, speaking in front of many people. Any help or suggestions on what I should do would be appreciated. Thank you.

By: susanashephard

susanashephard — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:56:44 +0000

In reply to Grant.

Thanks for contacting us, Grant. Here’s a link from our website discussing iontophoresis as a treatment for hyperhidrosis http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperhidrosis/DS01082/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs. For more specific information or to schedule a consultation, please call the Appointment Offices in Arizona 800-446-2279; Florida 904-953-0853; Minnesota 507-538-3270. Thank you.

By: Grant

Grant — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:43:03 +0000

Does iontophoresis work very well as a cure for hyperhidrosis? What are the success rates and is it highly recommended?

By: susanashephard

susanashephard — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:47:53 +0000

In reply to Maya.

Hello, Maya. Here’s a link with more information on treatments for hyperhidrosis. Hope this helps! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperhidrosis/DS01082/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:12:39 +0000

I suffer from hyperhidrosis. I am only 13 years old. I’ve been battling with this for over 8.5 years. I’ve been on a prescriptional antiperspirant (Drysol/Hypercare) for over 5 months, which is not effective. Tried homeopathic medicine, which doesn’t work either. Even tried men’s antiperspirants, and that doesn’t work for me. I suffer from excessive sweating on the hands and armpits. I am resorting to ETS, but my mom is against it for 2 reasons: 1. It’s a surgical procedure. and 2. She thinks I’m over exaggerating my hyperhidrosis. I’m not! People never want to hold my hands, all my tests and assignments get soggy from my sweat (which makes it awkward when I hand them into my teachers). I wear white polos to school (mandatory) and my shirts are covered in sweat rings. I live in Chicago where the temperature is cold, and I still sweat like a freak! This has been bothering me for the past 8.5 years. I need help. What are my options beside ETS? I don’t want to do Botox, because I would have to keep on repeating it every 6-8 months. I want to do ETS, but my mom doesn’t want to.

By: stacytheobald

stacytheobald — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 03:40:56 +0000

In reply to brad hayes.

Hi Brad, Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations. If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, please call one of our appointment offices. The numbers can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.org/ under “request an appointment.”

By: brad hayes

brad hayes — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:56:29 +0000

our son has the symptoms of sweaty hands , feet and face ; although we were just made aware of this , we knew something was wrong but just lately we have become aware and now we”d like to have something done so he can get on with normal life so we”re wondering if you could possibly help resolve this problem . thanks we await your response