{"id":8913,"date":"2023-04-04T14:29:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinboutique.pt\/uncategorized\/hyperhidrosis-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-excessive-sweating\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:28:21","slug":"hyperhidrosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skinboutique.pt\/en\/treatments\/hyperhidrosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperhidrosis: What it is and how to treat excessive sweating"},"content":{"rendered":" \n

Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that affects the sweat glands<\/strong> and can cause great discomfort. This problem is characterized by \n excessive<\/a>\n<\/strong> and uncontrollable sweating in certain parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, armpits and face. Its appearance is not related to an increase in body temperature or to physical activity, as would be normal. <\/p> \n \n

The function of sweating<\/strong> is to regulate our body temperature. However, with this dysfunction, our body’s cooling system changes completely. Sweat no longer appears just to cool our bodies down, but persists due to hyperstimulation of the sweat-producing glands. <\/p> \n \n

Although it is not considered a serious illness, it is a conditioning factor. As well as causing constraints in social and professional life, it is aesthetically undesirable and can limit day-to-day activities. There are treatments<\/strong> for this problem, but it’s important to understand how it occurs and what causes it. <\/p> \n \n

What is hyperhidrosis?<\/strong><\/h2> \n \n

Better known as excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis is a benign condition<\/strong> caused by overstimulation of the sweat glands, which are responsible for sweat production. Although it worsens in hot weather or stress<\/g>, this condition occurs without any obvious triggering factor. It can appear at a very young age and worsen with puberty or over the years. <\/p> \n \n

In general, excessive sweating can be divided into two categories:<\/p> \n\r\n