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Alternative Therapies
We often hear about people using alternative therapies to treat hyperhidrosis.
These therapies may include herbal substances such as sage tea or sage tablets,
chamomile, valerian root, and St. John’s Wort. Acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis,
and relaxation techniques have also been suggested as potential treatments.
Currently there is little research to recommend such alternative therapies
but this doesn’t discount their potential.
Just as no two people are alike, no two cases of hyperhidrosis are alike.
People who suffer from excessive sweating may have sweaty palms, sweaty
feet, sweaty underarms, a sweaty face, or compensatory sweating on other
parts of the body. Or, they may suffer from any combination of these problems.
Treating and managing excessive sweating is therefore very individual.
What works for one person may not work for another and, often, a combination
of treatments may be needed. Finding the right combination can take time,
patience, and the support of a knowledgeable, understanding physician.
Using Alternative Therapies Effectively
We do not know whether alternative therapies are effective
in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. But we want you to find relief and to
make healthy choices, so, if you are interested in trying alternative therapies please keep the following
tips in mind:
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Talk to a physician about your excessive sweating.
Be sure to consider the tried-and-true treatments
discussed on this site and to talk to your doctor
about them.
Discuss any alternative therapies that you may be considering with your physician.
Alternative therapies can be powerful and so your doctor will want to discuss any potential
contra-indications and to warn you about potential side effects.
Tell your physician about any and all herbal supplements, vitamins,
and over-the-counter and prescription medicines that you may be taking.
This is important because over-the-counter products, prescription medicines, herbs, and supplements
have the potential to interact with each other - sometimes dangerously.
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Next Steps
As mentioned above, consider proven treatments such as antiperspirants, iontophoresis,
and Botox injections as well
as alternative therapies. To help you find the right treatment or combination of treatments, visit a knowledgeable physician.
Use our Physician Finder to locate physicians in your area who are familiar with hyperhidrosis.
And finally, if you end up using an alternative therapy and have good results with it, please
let us know! We are interested in knowing about anything that helps to make living with hyperhidrosis easier.
With that in mind, be sure to visit the Getting Help section of this site for tips on working with your doctor
and our Everyday Solutions.
Important Submission Information
Thank you in advance for writing to the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
Your comments, suggestions, and stories of experiences are appreciated. As you write to us,
please recognize that the International Hyperhidrosis Society reserves the right to edit
submissions, which may be published or otherwise used in any medium. Such use, however, is
always in keeping with our privacy policy
and your privacy is important to us and respected. All
submissions become property of the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
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