8 Ways to Improve Your Hyperhidrosis Right Now
Dealing with hyperhidrosis is not always easy. When you’re researching different hyperhidrosis treatment options, sometimes you just want a quick fix. Today, you’ll learn 8 things that you can do right now to help improve your hyperhidrosis before getting treatment.
1. Get High Strength Antiperspirant
Antiperspirant helps reduce sweating
by blocking your sweat glands to reduce the amount of sweat that seeps through. Use a high strength or prescription antiperspirant to
get the best results.
2. Apply Antiperspirant Correctly
The best time to apply antiperspirant is actually before going to bed. Antiperspirants usually take some hours to kick in, but it will
offer 12-48 hours of protection.
3. Dress Properly
While you’re dealing with underarm sweat, you can do a few things with your clothes to avoid appearing like you have an excessive sweat
issue.Avoid fabrics you can easily see sweat through. Wear breathable fabrics, like lighter cottons Wear layers. Wear an
undershirt that soaks up most of the sweat. Choose the right colors. White shows sweat, while patterns hide sweat.
- Avoid fabrics you can easily see sweat through
- Wear breathable fabrics, like lighter cottons
- Wear layers
- Wear an undershirt that soaks up most of the sweat
- Choose the right colors. White shows sweat, while patterns hide sweat
4. Wash Clothes Frequently
Don’t be one of those people that re-wears shirts that you’ve sweat in. Make sure to wash your shirts between each use, especially if
you’re struggling with sweat stains.
5. Carry Antiperspirant with You
Make sure you travel with your antiperspirant with you so you can use it once it starts to wear off. You never know when you’re going
to need extra coverage.
6. Avoid Spicy Foods
Spicy foods can increase the amount of sweat you produce. If you deal with hyperhidrosis, it’s best to try to avoid these foods during
your day.
7. Bring a Wardrobe Change
Depending on where you are or what activity you’re doing, it’s wise to pack extra clothes with you in case you sweat through your
shirt. An extra shirt or two will help you get through the day and alleviate stress you have about your hyperhidrosis.
8. Keep a Sweat Journal
Start writing down things that trigger your excessive sweating, such as spicy foods or stress. This will help you take an overall look
at what kind of hyperhidrosis you have and help you decide on a treatment option later on.
Overall, these are some small ways that you can improve your hyperhidrosis right now. However, once you figure out what kind of hyperhidrosis you have and begin looking at hyperhidrosis treatments, we recommend miraDry®.
If you suffer from excessive underarm sweat, miraDry® is for you!
Nobody understands your condition, or the treatment better than Dr. Chung and his staff at the Vein & Skin Center of Hawaii.
Get rid of your underarm sweat for good. Take the first step by calling us at (808) 949-8346 to make an appointment.