Hyperhidrosis
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Hyperhidrosis Home Care
Home care
for hyperhidrosis includes:
Avoid hot environments.
Avoid humid environments.
Avoid
caffeine
.
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid decongestant cold medications.
Drink plenty of water.
Reduce
stress
.
Take prescription medications as directed.
Use antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride.
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2009
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Hyperhidrosis References:
Atkins JL, Butler PE. Hyperhidrosis: a review of current management. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Jul;110(1):222-8.
Eisenach JH, Atkinson JL, Fealey RD. Hyperhidrosis: evolving therapies for a well-established phenomenon. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 May;80(5):657-66.