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Hyperhidrosis in the News
As the general public and healthcare providers become
more aware of excessive sweating and the
myriad of ways in which it seriously impacts people's
lives, more and more newspapers, magazines, and other
media outlets are covering hyperhidrosis and related
issues. Visit this page often to keep up-to-date on
how hyperhidrosis is making the headlines.
OC Register: Doctor Gets 10 Years in Prison for Surgery Scam
July 2008
A surgeon accused of performing hundreds of unnecessary ETS operations for hyperhidrosis just got sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Orange County Register reports.
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The Hartford Courant: Like Being Dry? No Sweat!
June 2008
Understanding the treatments for excessive sweating is key to finding what's best for you. Read this article published in the summer of '07 in the Hartford Courant and find out what anti-perspirant is the only one to receive the coveted Seal of Recognition from the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
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Allergan Responds to FDA Investigation of Botox
February 2008
COMMENTING ON THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) EARLY COMMUNICATION, ALLERGAN CLARIFIES: FDA’S INQUIRY RELATES PRIMARILY TO HIGH DOSE MEDICAL USES OF BOTOX, RATHER THAN BOTOX COSMETIC FOR AESTHETIC USE.
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Marie Claire: Under-Armed
July 2007
The popular women's magazine, Marie Claire, published (in its Health section) a feature story by Marie Lyn Bernard about how sweat can stain your life. The article is condensed from the book "The Bigger the Better, The Tighter the Sweater: 21 Funny Women on Beauty, Body Image & Other Hazards of Being Female" (Seal Press, June 2007.)
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Plain Dealer Reporter: How to Keep Sweat in Check
July 2007
Summer survival tips from the International Hyperhidrosis Society were highlighted in this article by Evelyn Theiss in the Plain Dealer Reporter (of Cleveland, Ohio) on July 11, 2007.
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MSNBC: Extreme Sweaters Soaked with Shame
April 2007
MSNBC contributor, Diane Mapes, provides a detailed look at the tribulations faced by hyperhidrosis suffers in this feature article for the major news Web site. Included in the article are numerous quotes from hyperhidrosis sufferers and IHHS board members, information about treatments and insurance, and interesting "Sweaty Stats."
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The Lancet: Botox For Sweaty Hands
April 2007
A "Clinical Picture" in this week's addition of the U.K.-based medical journal, The Lancet, details the successful treatment of a woman's palmar hyperhidrosis using Botox injections.
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Men's Health: Sweat, the Details
April 2007
In the April 2007 edition of Men's Health magazine, writer Michael Perry undergoes a full-body starch iodine test to find out whether he suffers from abnormal or excessive sweating. On the road to self-discovery, he discovers many interesting facts about why humans sweat and the treatments available to help those suffering from excessive sweating.
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Prom-Goers : It’s Your Time to Shine but NOT with Sweat!
April 2007
International Hyperhidrosis Society and SweatHelp.org have Tips for
Best-Prom-Ever Dry Confidence
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Brides & Grooms : It’s Your Time to Shine but NOT with Sweat!
March 2007
Sweating shouldn’t ruin any bride or groom’s perfect day or perfect outfit. To help happy couples have the same dry confidence as Hollywood stars on the red carpet, the International Hyperhidrosis Society is sharing wedding preparation secrets from stylists “in the know.”
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Future Drugs Expert Review of Dermatology: Hyperhidrosis: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach to Patient Management
January 2007
This fall, a London-based publication for dermatologists (Future Drugs Expert Review of Dermatology) contacted International Hyperhidrosis Society Board Member Dr. Dee Anna Glaser to write a detailed review of the CME event, “Hyperhidrosis: A Comprehensive and Practical Approach to Patient Management.” The report was published in the December 2006 Expert Review of Dermatology. It provides an excellent overview of the CME of interest to healthcare providers who were in attendance (as a review), healthcare providers interested in attending a future CME (who may want a preview), and hyperhidrosis sufferers who have wondered what happens at our programs.
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Tips from the International Hyperhidrosis Society for Sweat-Free Job Interviewing and Career Management
January 2007
Philadelphia – January 10, 2006 – As the new year begins, many resolutions will be made and many will be broken. Fortunately, for all those people who have resolved to find a new and better job, or to land a dreamed-about promotion, the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHHS) has tips to make the process sweat-free and, therefore, more successful.
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Express Healthcare Management [India]: Elixir Of Youth
January 2007
There are numerous mysteries shrouding Botulinum exotoxin Type A. While the positive effects of Botulinum are galore, it should strictly be used by trained physicians and surgeons only, says Jayata Sharma. This article was published in "Express Healthcare Management; India's Only Publication for Healthcare Business."
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North Carolina News & Observer: Happy holidays? No sweat
December 2006
The "News & Observer" of Charlotte, NC, picked up news of the International Hyperhidrosis Society's special tips for sweat-free holidays and ran this article on December 13, 2006. We especially liked how the author described the Intnerational Hyperhidrosis Society: “They're the people charged with keeping our armpits dry and our dry-cleaning bills low, with championing the medical breakthroughs that will one day keep excess moisture off our hands, our feet, our underarms and Lord knows where else excess moisture may collect.”
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Tis’ the Season to be Sweat-free – Tips from the International Hyperhidrosis Society on Sweating Out the Holidays
December 2006
As the leader in helping people distinguish between “normal” sweating and excessive perspiration, the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHHS) offers tips for minimizing and coping with anxiety-induced sweating during the busy weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year.
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Globe & Mail [Canada]: Shopping, for Sweaters
December 2006
The Canadian newspaper the "Globe & Mail" as part of its "Social Studies; A Daily Miscellany Of Information" by Michael Kesterton included tips for holiday shoppers provided by the International Hyperhidrosis Society as part of its "Tis the Season to be Sweat Free" press release.
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Clerics Nix Botox for Malaysia Muslims
August 2006
Islamic clerics have banned Malaysian Muslims from undergoing Botox treatment for cosmetic purposes. While the new ruling is not legally binding, clerics say that Muslims who defy it will be committing a sin. Medically necessary procedures involving Botox continue to be permitted. Published by the Associated Press.
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Playboy: Perspiring Too Much, But Only When Single
August 2006
In the August issue of Playboy magazine a reader posed an interesting dilemma. He said he only sweats excessively when he's not in a relationship -- whenever he has a girlfriend the problem stops. Playboy's expert had this explanation and advice...
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The Oregonian: Medical Relief Tried for Deluge of Sweat Caused by Hyperhidrosis
July 2006
A West Linn woman, Chantel Howell, may be the first in the U.S. to have a rare procedure to combat her hyperhidrosis. Howell's feet sweat so much she can't wear sandals. Her palms get so wet that she seldom holds hands with her husband or two children. In an attempt to find relief she'll be the first in the U.S. to try a new treatment. By Andy Dworkin, The Oregonian.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press: Sweat — The Details
July 2006
According to surveys conducted by Old Spice, 20% of men and women describe themselves as heavy sweaters. For these people, as well as the 3% of the population with hyperhidrosis, this article provides tips on how to use antiperspirants effectively and reduce perspiration. By Allison Kaplan of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Star-Banner: Sticky Situation
July 2006
Hot days of summer will make anyone sweat, but for some people perspiration can be a nightmare. For nearly 8 million Americans, sweating is not just about cooling down. It’s an uncontrollable body function that carries a big burden The condition is called hyperhidrosis... By Lashonda Stinson for the Star-Banner in Ocala, Fla.
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The Saturday Early Show (from CBS News): Dr. Mallika Marshall discusses guidelines for managing perspiration
July 2006
"The Saturday Early Show" (from CBS News" covered sweating during one of its summer editions. From normal sweating, to hyperhidrosis, to menopausal hot flashes, the television program's Dr. Malika Marshall gave viewers wetness control tips including information about antiperspirants, powders, breathable clothing, Botox injections, iontophoresis, and more. Click to read a full transcript.
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Greenville News: It's NO SWEAT
July 2006
In this first article in a two-part series in the Greenville News, by Mike Foley, the constant worry and embarassment of excessive sweating is really brought home through quotes from sufferers as well as statistics. The relatively new treatment - Botox - is also discussed along with an interesting anecdote from a dermatologist who learned how to treat hyperhidrosis with Botox because he suddenly got calls from patients about it.
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National Public Radio: Study Looks at Botox for Teens with Excessive Sweating
April 2006
Dermatologists are using Botox injections to treat excessive perspiration. The FDA approved the treatment for adult patients in 2004. Now, studies are underway to determine whether Botox is effective for teenagers. By Allison Aubrey, National Public Radio.
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The Sun News: Sweating Buckets? Try Botox, Doctors Say
April 2006
Think Botox is just for facial wrinkles? Doctors say its the most effective treatment for underarm hyperhidrosis and that it doesn't take long to change a hyperhidrosis sufferer into a true believer. By Kim Hughes of The Sun News (Myrtle Beach).
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The China Post: Victims Call for an End to Sympathectomy
November 2005
Everyone undergoing surgery wishes an operation would be a success. But for close 200,000 hyperhirdrosis patients in Taiwan a successful surgery became the beginning of suffering. Now some of these patients are organizing to prevent similar tragedies in others. Published in The China Post.
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CosmoGirl! Features the Real story of a Girl with Hyperhidrosis
October 2005
The popular teen magazine, CosmoGirl! featured a hyperhidrosis success story in its October 2005 issue! The excessive sweating article, part of a larger piece called "The Power of Real Girls", tells Frances Rivers' story -- a story of isolation and sadness due to excessively sweating hands, armpits, and feet, but also of triumph and hope!
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The Hindu [India]: Ask the Doc: Unilateral Hyperhidrosis
October 2005
What are the possible causes and treatments for someone who suffers from excessive sweating on just one side of the body? An "Ask the Doc" feature of the Indian national newspaper, "The Hindu," tackles this puzzling question.
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BellaOnline: A Cool Night's Sleep
September 2005
Night sweats contribute to poor quality sleep for millions of people. Night sweats or hot flashes can be so severe that the individual may have to get up and change their sheets and clothing during the night. What causes night sweats and what can you do about them? By Parthena Black for BellaOnline, The Voice of Women.
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International Hyperhidrosis Society Relaunches Web Site to Provide Most Comprehensive Information Available on Excessive Sweating
September 2005
New and improved Web site featuring up-to-the minute resources for people who sweat excessively!
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New Botox Treatment Eliminates Sweating
September 2005
Doctors have found a new way to utilize botulinum A neurotoxin, commonly referred to as Botox, besides smoothing old wrinkles: Combating excessive sweating.
Severe underarm sweating is a medical condition referred to as axillary hyperhidrosis. It involves an overactive nervous system sending too much stimulation to the sweat glands, causing patients to sweat up to four times more than average in order to maintain a normal body temperature. This causes additional perspiration in the face, palms, feet, and most notably, the underarms. There are nearly eight million people in the country who suffer from this condition.
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FDA Report: Antiperspirant Awareness, It's Mostly No Sweat
September 2005
The FDA defines antiperspirant as a drug product applied topically that reduces the production of sweat (perspiration) at the site where it is applied. Antiperspirants, according to the Food and Drug Administration, can safely and effectively reduce sweat for up to 24 hours, if formulated and tested properly. And for most, this means protection against both wetness and odor.
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Helsingin Sanomat: Serious complications reported from anti-perspiration surgery
August 2005
Surgery involving the clamping of sympathetic nerve trunks to prevent excessive perspiration and blushing appears to be of questionable value.
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Botox Can Save You the Sweat
July 2005
Ernakulam, Kerala, INDIA: The team led by Dr. DeeAnna Glaser enrolled 193 patients who had participated in a previous, one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled trial...
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NY1 News: Excessive Sweating Is Treatable Medical Problem
June 2005
"You've heard the saying 'never let em see you sweat.' Well, for eight million Americans, they can't hide it one bit. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is more than a nuisance; it can be downright embarrassing."
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Good Housekeeping: Stay Drier
May 2005
In its June 2005 issue, Good Housekeeping magazine offered readers tips on how to "stay drier." The article included information about excessive sweating, antiperspirants, and Botox injections.
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Buffalo News: When Sweating is a Problem
May 2005
In May of 2005, the Buffalo News ran a story titled "When Sweating is a Problem." The story included statistics coming out of the International Hyperhidrosis Society's Know Sweat! awareness campaign and quoted International Hyperhidrosis Society Board Member and President Dr. David Pariser.
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