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Kaylee_spunky_cat

Updated 1y ago

Dealing with Hyperhidrosis: Embarrassment and Shame

How do you guys deal with hyperhidrosis? I find it to be very embarrassing when people call me out and it makes me feel not normal and gross

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hmt001

2y

I feel the same way when people point it out I often put deodorant on my hands and feet to try and help combat the sweat I just constantly Try to remind myself that it's a medical condition and I can't help it I also educate those who point it out and let them know it's a condition.
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Annikaz

2y

I feel you. I walk for like 5 minutes and I’m dripping every where… I’ve tried multiple meds and topicals but haven’t worked out. Currently waiting on a new topical to try. Def reach out to a dermatologist
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BeeDandelion

2y

I get botox every 6 months as done by my dermatologist in my armpits for hyperhidosis and it has really helped. I have been doing this at least 2 years now. I do sweat in other parts of my body but the huge fear of it being from my armpits and soaking through shirts was incredibly stressful
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fabian243

2y

I just discovered 1 month ago that I do have hiperhidrosis and now I'm treating myself, however it was gross when i didn't have any idea that was a problem and a lot of people sow me like a unormal person, it was tough in that time but now I could tell them that I have hiperhidrosis, and I could shake their hands with my sweating hand, just like a normal person.
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Destinyjoy

2y

I sweat like a man its annoying. I want to try the injections that are supposed to stop it
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BeeDandelion

2y

Botox injections in armpit do help. It helps me have relief for about 4 months and I used to sweat in my armpits perfusely. I do sweat under my boobs too but I make sure to keep the area dry and even apply deodorant there

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