Hyperhidrosis is a condition where the body produces excessive sweat — often without heat, physical exertion, or stress. The areas most commonly affected are the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis), the palms of the hands (palmar hyperhidrosis) and the soles of the feet, although any area of the body can be involved.
In most cases, primary hyperhidrosis is caused by an overactive sympathetic nervous system: the brain sends excessive signals to the sweat glands, even when the body doesn’t need to cool down. Factors such as stress, heat, or a family history of the condition can intensify episodes.
Anyone who lives with excessive sweating knows its impact all too well — the anxiety of choosing clothes, the hesitation before a handshake, the self-consciousness in professional or social settings. It’s a recognised medical condition. And it has an effective solution.
