All people sweat – both men and women. Sweating is a normal and healthy bodily function; however, a woman’s sweat can be triggered by a few things that don’t affect men.  When people sweat excessively, it can become a problem for either gender and a sign of the condition, hyperhidrosis.

Common reasons for regular sweating can be exercise or being outside in the heat, but for women PMS can cause extreme sweating, as well. Many women experience excessive sweating episodes right before their monthly period, as well as during ovulation – this occurs because of the changing levels of the hormone progesterone. A woman’s body temperature can fluctuate 1 to 2 degrees before and through the period. Because of this, a woman may feel cold and hot and her body will sweat in response to the temperature change.

With a busy lifestyle, stress is another reason that women can sweat a lot (men too). Between jobs, kids, housework, errands, social life, and other responsibilities, it’s easy for stress to consume a person. When a woman stresses, her heart rate increases, as well as her body temperature, which will lead to the production of sweat.

Women can also sweat a lot during menopause due to hormones. During menopause, women can experience hot flashes and night sweats. About 75 percent of women experience excessive sweating during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause. The decrease in estrogen can impact the part of the brain that regulates body temperature.

If a woman’s excessive sweat is constant and not due to heat, stress, PMS, or menopause, it could be hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis cannot be cured but there are many treatments to reduce and manage the sweating.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician

Women sweat! If you’re a woman who sweats a lot, it’s a good idea to figure out why you’re sweating. PMS sweat is different from hyperhidrosis. If you think you may have hyperhidrosis, it’s time to talk to a doctor about treatment.

There are several hyperhidrosis treatment options, including prescription antiperspirants, medications, and Botox injections, that can help block sweat.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

Do you have hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which a person sweats excessively. Although sweating is normal, excessive sweating is not. In fact, sweating profusely can get in the way of our everyday lives. Excessive sweat can make a person embarrassed to be in public or even make it hard to turn a door knob.

If you have hyperhidrosis, you know the struggle of staying dry. With hyperhidrosis, you don’t just sweat when you’re hot or exercising, you sweat all the time. You sweat through your clothes. You sweat through your socks. You need to wipe your hands often. Living with hyperhidrosis can be stressful and overwhelming.

As a hyperhidrosis physician, I treat patients with hyperhidrosis through different treatments such as medications, Botox, or surgery. In this article, I share some tips on how to stay dry while living with and managing the condition.

• Try to keep stress levels at a lower level by practicing meditation, going for a walk, doing yoga, taking a bath, listening to music, reading a book, etc.
• Make sure you’re using an antiperspirant and not just a deodorant. A deodorant cannot block or stop sweat. Purchase a strong antiperspirant or ask a doctor for a prescription-level antiperspirant.
• Apply antiperspirant on dry skin before bed for the best results.
• Purchase sweat-proof shirts.
• Limit spicy foods and caffeine.
• Lemon juice, tea tree oil, corn starch, baking soda, and brewed black tea bags can be applied to sweaty areas – they have antibacterial and astringent properties.
• Don’t wear clothing more than once if you sweat in it.
• Use powder on your feet to keep them dry.
• Change shoes often if feet get sweaty in shoes fast.
• Always keep a handkerchief or towel with you to wipe off your hands and/or feet.

The above tips are helpful, but if they are not helping as much as you’d like, you may need medical treatment. A doctor can determine what type of hyperhidrosis treatment is right for you.

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

We want to talk about anxiety and hyperhidrosis. We are not giving professional medical advice about living with anxiety but are writing to show how anxiety can be closely linked to hyperhidrosis.

Anxiety and hyperhidrosis can be connected. Anxiety can cause a person with hyperhidrosis to sweat even more.

Anxiety is something most people experience through stressful situations like work, financial problems, moving, taking a test, etc. An anxiety disorder is when this anxiety doesn’t leave you even when the stressful situation is gone – this anxiety can be debilitating and keep you from doing things you enjoy.

Anxiety does not cause hyperhidrosis, but it can exacerbate excessive sweating. There is no known cause for primary hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis develops from medications and illnesses.

When people get anxious or nervous, the sweat glands are triggered, and a person will sweat. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, about 32 percent of people with social anxiety experience excessive sweating.

When a person is anxious, the body activates its stress response, which increases perspiration. However, sweating itself can also make a person more anxious. It’s easy to become more anxious or stressed from excessive sweat. As you can see, it can come full circle.

If you are an anxious person or have an anxiety disorder, your best bet to manage your anxiety is to get help from a medical professional. Sometimes, therapy sessions and/or medication can help reduce and manage anxiety. Otherwise, there’s plenty of things you can do daily to manage anxiety and hyperhidrosis if you’re noticing that they are linked.

• Slowly breathe to calm your body and nervous system.
• Reduce stress through different methods like yoga or meditation.
• Get a good night’s sleep of 6 to 8 hours to keep you rested and calm.
• Avoid coffee, alcohol, and other stimulants that can irritate the nervous system.

Need help managing your hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis can be hard to manage, especially since it is constant. Professional treatment may be the best option for you to reduce systems.

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will determine what treatment options are the best for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

If you suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, it is not a lost cause – you don’t have to deal with extra sweat forever – there are several different hyperhidrosis treatments that you can choose to manage your sweat. Talk to a hyperhidrosis physician, like Dr. Peter Mikhail, about which treatment is best for you.

In this article, we discuss oral medications used to treat hyperhidrosis. For the most part, the medications used to treat hyperhidrosis are anticholinergics and beta-blockers. These medications are prescribed to alleviate generalized hyperhidrosis and excessive sweating on the face. They work by blocking neurotransmitters that stimulate the sweat glands.

If you’ve tried prescription-strength antiperspirants and are still sweating excessively, a doctor may suggest putting you on oral medications.

Anticholinergics work by blocking a certain chemical as it travels to the receptors on the sweat glands which trigger sweating, thus reducing sweating. Such anticholinergics include: Propantheline, Glycopyrrolate, Oxybutynin, and Benztropine. These types of medications reduce sweating all over the body. If you are very athletic or have a labor-intensive job, anticholinergics may not be right for you as you may overheat.

Using anticholinergics to treat hyperhidrosis has never been studied in clinical trials so its use is based on anecdotal evidence only.

Side effects of anticholinergics include dry mouth, impaired taste, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, and heart palpitations.

Beta blockers are a nerve-blocking medication that help block physical manifestations that occur from anxiety. Anxiety can produce sweat, beat blockers help block that sweat from occurring. Some beta blockers used include OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), Propranolol, and Benzodiazepines.

Beta blockers are good for patients who sweat excessively from stressful events.

Side effects from beta blockers can include depression, blurred vision, tiredness, and dizziness.

Overall, oral medications are best for patients with generalized sweating, secondary hyperhidrosis, and facial sweating. These medications are usually not good for patents over 65 years old, and patients who have glaucoma, urinary retention problems, and impaired gastric emptying.

Oral medications will not work for everyone. To determine if oral medications are right for you, talk to a doctor about your symptoms, past treatments, and your lifestyle.

Need a hyperhidrosis doctor? Looking for hyperhidrosis treatment? Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will determine if oral medications are the right hyperhidrosis treatment for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you know sweat all too well. You’ve probably come up with your own routines and tricks by now to “manage” your sweat as best as you can. However, living with hyperhidrosis can be draining – emotionally and physically. In the back of your mind (or maybe the front), you’re always thinking about how to hide or get rid of your sweat.

There are various treatments, procedures or methods that will help reduce the amount you sweat. Dr. Peter Mikhail offers several different hyperhidrosis treatments to his patients in the Tampa, New Port Richey and Clearwater areas of Florida. In this article, we share with you some ways you can deal with sweat in your life before, during, or even after getting hyperhidrosis treatment. These daily tips/habits will help you manage your sweat better. Remember, you can never fully get rid of sweat. We need sweat to help regulate our body’s temperature.

• Use prescription-level antiperspirants.
• Apply your antiperspirant before bed instead of the morning so it can be absorbed into the skin more and reduce skin irritation.
• Drink a lot of water. Drink at least nine cups a day if you’re a woman and 13 cups if you’re a man.
• Purchase sweat-proof or sweat-resistant clothing.
• Wear patterns, prints, and dark colors to hide sweat stains.
• Carry an antiperspirant with you always. Keep one at work or school.
• Avoid spicy foods, especially in public.
• Don’t wear a hat during exercise.
• Wear loose clothes made from cotton at the gym.
• Never wear sweat-covered clothes twice.
• Change socks and shoes often.
• Sprinkle baking/foot powder on feet or shoes to absorb sweat.
• Sleep on cotton sheets.
• Use duvets and blankets instead of comforters.
• Sit by a fan as much as you can.

Still can’t fight off sweat? You may need a doctor’s help. Whether Botox or surgery, a hyperhidrosis treatment may be the best solution for you.

Dr. Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon. He will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

You CAN manage excessive sweat – don’t ignore it anymore! Get treated for your hyperhidrosis. This article is about the hyperhidrosis treatment miraDry.

If many other treatments, including antiperspirants are not working for you, miraDry is a good treatment to try. It is a non-invasive hyperhidrosis treatment that uses microwave technology to eliminate sweat and odor glands from the armpits. This procedure is FDA approved.

Through a handheld device, the doctor will administer an electromagnetic energy below the skin, targeting sweat glands. The heat is used to destroy the glands while also protecting the skin. Local anesthesia is used. Most people can return to work right after the procedure and return to exercise in a few days.

miraDry is less invasive than Botox or surgery; however, the procedure is pricey and can cost around $2,000 to $3,000 per treatment. Patients need at least two treatments to receive lasting results.

The treatment is about 30 shots per treatment. Lidocaine injections are given first to keep the pain at a minimum. The procedure takes about 60 minutes.

Some side effects may include underarm swelling, redness, soreness – these symptoms may last for a few weeks.  Other side effects like numbness or tingling can last up to five weeks. Serious side effects are rare but can include nerve injury.

With miraDry, 82 percent of patients have seen sweat reduction after two treatments. It may take a few months to see the full effect of the treatment.

Need to manage your sweat? Find out if the miraDry treatment is right for you.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you – miraDry will not work on all patients. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a medical condition – and is nothing to be ashamed of! Thousands of people suffer with hyperhidrosis.  Hyperhidrosis can affect any person regardless of age, gender, or race.

If you sweat through your clothes, have clammy hands, wet soles and frequent sweating, you likely have hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis isn’t life-threatening, but it can get in the way of daily tasks and keep you from socializing. In fact, hyperhidrosis won’t kill you physically, but it can hurt a lot of people mentally.

Does hyperhidrosis have side effects? Yes, besides having to deal with stained clothing, living with hyperhidrosis can potentially give a person several different side effects including:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Irritated skin
• Painful skin
• Fungal or bacterial skin infections
• Low self-esteem
• Lack or loss of concentration at work or school
• Reduced social life

Living with hyperhidrosis can be painful both mentally and physically. You are not alone – about five percent of the U.S. population suffers from hyperhidrosis. Unfortunately, many people live with their hyperhidrosis and never seek help for it. In fact, less than 40 percent of people with hyperhidrosis seek a doctor’s help or advice. Why? Well, many people don’t realize their excessive sweating is a medical condition or they are just too embarrassed to talk about it. It is likely even more people have hyperhidrosis than we know due to the number of people who hide their condition.

Don’t hide behind layers of clothing anymore! Get treated! Don’t risk getting a fungal infection or missing a fun outing with friends because of your excessive sweating ever again. There are lots of different non-invasive hyperhidrosis treatments that can help significantly reduce your sweat to help you live a better life.

Your first step is to talk to a doctor. Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. He will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. The treatment will depend on your symptoms and budget. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

A little while ago, we shared with you the details of a few different hyperhidrosis treatments. In this article, we share basic facts about a few more hyperhidrosis treatments. You have many options when it comes to managing your hyperhidrosis. The treatment you choose will depend on the doctor’s recommendation and your budget.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon in the Tampa, Florida area who performs treatments for his patients who have hyperhidrosis.

Hopefully, this article will help you compare treatment options. Treatments work differently for everyone. Your best bet is to meet with Dr. Mikhail who can evaluate you and decide which hyperhidrosis treatment option is the best for you and your budget.

Oral Medications

• Anticholinergics and beta blockers can help with hyperhidrosis.
• Anticholinergics decrease sweat all over the body.
• Anticholinergics are good for people with secondary hyperhidrosis or those who sweat a lot in the face
• Anticholinergics side effects include dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, heart palpitations, and blurred vision.
• Beta blockers block the physical response to anxiety.
• Beta blockers are not recommended for long-term use.
• Beta blockers can cause tiredness, dizziness, and depression.

Laser Treatment

• This treatment destroys underarm sweat glands with heat.
• This treatment isn’t offered by many doctors.
• This treatment is expensive, usually around $3,000 per treatment.
• Laster treatment side effects include temporary swelling, numbness, and bruising.

Endoscopic Thoracic Surgery (ETS)

• This is performed under general anesthesia.
• The nerves that carry messages to the sweat glands are cut.
• This procedure helps with hyperhidrosis in the face, hands, and armpits.
• It is expensive and can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
• Side effects can include scarring, loss of sensation in the armpits, compensatory sweating, infection, and arrhythmia.
• This surgery is irreversible.

If you’re unsure of what treatment you want try or what will work best for you, that’s OK! A doctor can guide you. Dr. Mikhail will evaluate your excessive sweating and determine the best treatment option for you. He has offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

If you sweat a lot, you would probably do anything you can to stop the sweat. Endless antiperspirants? Cloths? Towels? Pads? Loose, dark clothing? It can be frustrating trying a lot of different methods to help your sweat, but with no luck.

In this article, I share some home remedies you can try to see if they will help manage your sweat. Home remedies are not a cure for hyperhidrosis (there is no cure) but they can potentially manage your level of sweat. Some of these home remedies could be in your house right now! These remedies are natural products which you can apply to your sweat zones.

Witch Hazel – This is an herb that acts as an astringent and antiperspirant. This herb helps dry out your skin and closes your pores.

Vinegar – Vinegar is an astringent, it helps remove bacteria, and closes pores.

Coconut oil – Coconut oil is antimicrobial and contains lauric acid, which kills bacteria.

Tomato juice – Tomato juice can shrink pores. Not suitable for application under good clothing!

Salt – Salt absorbs sweat and blocks pores.

White sandalwood powder – This is an astringent.

Cornstarch and baking soda – These are water-absorbing products.

Tea – specifically green and black tea, can help fight sweat. Green tea can help constrict sweat glands and black tea acts as an astringent.

Potatoes – Slice of potatoes can absorb access water.

Tea tree oil – This acts as an astringent.

Home remedies can be helpful, but they are not guaranteed to work. After rubbing many of these items on your sweat zones, have you noticed a difference? If you’re drier, great! If nothing has changed, you may want to seek out professional help from a doctor. Your body make require stronger treatments. You may also want to talk to a doctor about how to properly apply and use home remedies.

Book an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

Looking for a treatment for your excessive sweating? Wondering if you have hyperhidrosis? A doctor can determine what’s going on with your sweat. After an examination, the doctor will determine a treatment plan that will help you get your sweating under control.

Need a hyperhidrosis doctor? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

“Sweating” and “beneficial” in the same sentence just sounds odd, right? Sweating can feel, look, and smell gross. Sweating can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. So, how does it benefit us?

• Sweating keeps our body temperature in check. When our body sweats, it is our body’s way of keeping us from overheating.
• When we sweat, our pores release toxins, bacteria, and dirt that can cause acne to form if they stay in our skin.
• Sweating keeps prevent calcium and salt build up in our kidneys and urine. You can thank sweating for keeping kidney stones away.
• Sweating helps us flush alcohol, salt, cholesterol, and other toxins out of the body.
• Sweating can help us fight off bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

As you can see, sweating is good for us. It’s a normal bodily function. Lots of things trigger sweat in the body including temperature, stress, exercise, illnesses and hormones. However, when we sweat too much or too little, we can have problems. Excessive sweating is a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis.

If you sweat through clothes, sweat without physical activity, are embarrassed of your sweat, and are afraid to be in social situations, you likely have primary or secondary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is when the nerves send signals to tell the glands to produce sweat while secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by another medical condition or medication.

Hyperhidrosis isn’t bad for you, but it is annoying and can give a person social anxiety and depression. It can be mentally and physically hard to live with hyperhidrosis.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

Sweating is good, but when it’s excessive, it can get in the way of your daily life. It’s time you talk to your doctor about managing your symptoms, so you can go through life more comfortably! There are several treatment options including prescription antiperspirants, medications, and Botox injections that can help block sweat.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

Sweat is normal, but it shouldn’t dominate your life! If your sweat is ruining clothing or keeping you from socializing or working, it’s likely you have a condition called hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating.

Many people live with hyperhidrosis, but it is treatable. If you are experiencing excessive sweating, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will suggest several different treatment options to combat your sweat. Now, outside of your doctor’s suggestions, there are some things you can do in your daily life to keep your sweat under control.

As a hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon, I would like to share some tips and ideas for you to use throughout your day to help combat your sweat.

• Make sure you’re using an antiperspirant and not just a deodorant. Deodorant only blocks odor, it doesn’t block sweat. Buy a combination antiperspirant/deodorant. If an over-the-counter antiperspirant/deodorant doesn’t work for you, purchase a clinical or prescription-strength antiperspirant. The higher level of aluminum is what clogs the sweat glands. Ask your doctor for a prescription if you need something stronger. Apply antiperspirant in the morning and at night.
• Keep yourself hydrated. If you’re properly hydrated, your body temperature will remain lower, which can reduce your sweating.
• Shop for sweat-proof and sweat-resistant clothing. These articles of clothing can help block your sweat from getting on other articles of clothing.
• Carry an additional antiperspirant/deodorant with you in a bag/purse or keep in in your work desk so you have a back up during the day.
• Wear patterns, prints, and dark colors to hide sweat as much as possible.
• Wear breathable clothing.
• Avoid spicy foods – they raise your body temperature which can make you sweat.
• Don’t cover your head when exercising or spending time outdoors – you will produce more sweat this way as your head will overheat.
• Sleep on cotton sheets with a light blanket or comforter.
• Sleep with a fan or AC on.

If you experience excessive sweating or have been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis, you should talk to a doctor about managing your symptoms. From prescription antiperspirants to Botox injections, there are many treatment options available. Learn to take control of sweat!

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

We all sweat, but we all sweat differently. Some people sweat more than others – and there’s nothing wrong with that! Unless, of course, you have a condition like hyperhidrosis, for which you should seek treatment to better manage your excessive sweating.

We can sweat in all areas of our bodies because we have about two to five million sweat glands. On average, a person will sweat 1.5 gallons per day. If you’re extremely active, you can sweat up to four gallons per day.

There are several different factors that affect how much we sweat.

• Exercise – Exercise produces sweat because your body temperature rises during your workout, and sweating is your body’s response to cool the body down. When exercising, people sweat differently depending on oxygen uptake, cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
• Genetics – The way you sweat can just be genetics. Your parents or siblings may have similar sweating patterns. Hyperhidrosis is a genetic condition.
• Weight – The heavier you are, the more you will sweat. People with excess weight feel hotter and it can take longer to cool the body down than for a slimmer person.
• Sweat gland placement – If you’re prone to sweating in a certain area, you may have a higher number of sweat glands there.
• Gender – Men usually have more active sweat glands than women.

Sweating is a part of life and there are plenty of daily steps you can take to manage it –  antiperspirants (OTC and prescription), medications, surgery, Botox injections, and more.

Schedule an Appointment with a Hyperhidrosis Physician and Surgeon

If you’re concerned about the amount you sweat, talk to a doctor. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and examine your body to determine if you have hyperhidrosis. You and your doctor can then come up with a treatment plan that will help you manage your sweat, so you can go about your daily activities without worrying about sweaty palms or armpit stains on your clothing.

Looking for a hyperhidrosis doctor? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment contact page or call 727-312-4844.

If you have armpit hair and you sweat a lot, you’ve probably wondered if your hair affects the amount that you sweat. Does the hair make you sweat more? Should I shave my armpits? No, don’t shave your armpits, unless you want! Shaving your armpits will not make you sweat less; however, shaving (or trimming) can help make an antiperspirant more effective. By having little to no hair, you can also help reduce the sweat stains on your clothing.

Your armpits expel sweat for several reasons: stress, anxiety, nervousness, and to cool you down when your body temperature gets high. Your body will produce sweat whether you have armpit hair or not. The amount you sweat depends on the eccrine and apocrine sweat glands in your armpits.  These two types of glands produce sweat depending on your exertion and stress levels, so the amount of hair has no effect on the production of sweat.

Armpit hair can make the sweat stains on your clothes worse. Why? Your armpit hair holds moisture more than your skin. Also, the hair keeps the antiperspirant from being absorbed into the skin, so you likely will sweat more.  With armpit hair, your underarms probably will get wetter and armpit stains will appear more quickly than if you trimmed or shaved the hair off.

Whether you shave or not, remember to fully dry your armpit area before applying antiperspirant. A wet armpit can block the aluminum in the antiperspirant from being absorbed into the sweat glands.

If you like your armpit hair, you don’t have to shave your armpit hair to prevent sweaty armpits. Instead, try trimming the hair. By trimming the hair, you will help the antiperspirant absorb better into the skin.

Having a hard time managing your sweat? You will sweat whether you’re shaved or not. If you have hyperhidrosis, this sweat is excessive and can disrupt your daily life. If nothing you do helps your sweat, it may be time to contact a doctor.

Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

Sweat and body odor go hand in hand. Although you can sweat without an odor, most people will admit there is an odor to their sweat. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, your excessive sweat may make you smell a bit more than the average person.

For most people, an over-the-counter deodorant does the trick. It will protect your armpits from smelling throughout the day. However, one deodorant application during the day isn’t always enough to keep odor away.

If you’re looking for ways to help keep your armpits from smelling, here are a few tips on how to rid yourself of body odor besides using a deodorant.

• Use antibacterial, all-natural soap. Bacteria can make your armpits smell as they mix with your sweat. Find a soap with tea tree oil, oregano, peppermint and eucalyptus in it – these ingredients are known to fight off bacteria and help you smell better.
• Wear breathable clothing. Wear cotton or bamboo, which don’t push the odor or bacteria outward so you notice the smell. You can also look for sweat-proof shirts that are antimicrobial and hypoallergenic.
• Purchase a probiotic deodorant. The good bacteria in probiotics fight off the bad bacteria growing on your underarms.
• Apply apple cider vinegar to your underarms. Cider vinegar has antiseptic properties. It can kill off bacteria and balance the pH levels of your skin.
• Avoid too much red meat, processed foods, spicy foods, garlicy foods, excess caffeine and alcohol, and broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. These foods can potentially make you smell worse.
• Eat fruits, yogurt, non-sulfurous vegetables, kefir, and kombucha to help you smell better.

These are just a few tips to help combat bad body odor. If you’re sweating a lot and having trouble managing the sweat and odor, it’s time to talk to a doctor. A doctor can help you find the best sweat and odor-fighting treatment.

Need a doctor to look at your excessive sweating symptoms? Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will examine your symptoms to determine if you have hyperhidrosis and will discuss the best treatment plan for you for your sweating and odor. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, especially axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweat), you know how annoying it is to hide your sweat. You don’t want people seeing your sweat stains. If you live with this condition, fighting sweat is a daily battle, whether it’s hot or cold!

Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to combat excessive sweating. As a hyperhidrosis surgeon and specialist, I would like to share with you the different things you can do either by yourself or with the help of a surgeon to help prevent future underarm sweat from occurring.

Sweat is natural and necessary, so there is no way to entirely eradicate sweat from your body, but there are ways to significantly reduce the amount you are sweating.

• You want to make sure you wear antiperspirants not a deodorant-only product. You may want a deodorant to combat bad smells, but the antiperspirant is what keeps you from sweating. It clogs your sweat ducts.
• Make sure you apply antiperspirant to dry armpits.
• Try putting antiperspirant on at night so the aluminum has time to seep into your glands.
• Purchase an antiperspirant that has a higher percentage of aluminum, 30 percent, especially if what you’re currently using isn’t working well.
• Avoid tight clothing.
• Wear clothing made of cotton, linen, and rayon.
• Avoid clothing made of polyester, and lycra-cotton blends.
• Find ways to destress like exercise, meditation, reading, watching a movie, and yoga. Sweating can make you sweat more!
• Keep a fan on your desk at work or one near your bed.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, hot foods (soup), and spicy foods if you’re about to be somewhere where you don’t want to sweat a lot.
• Drink lots of water.
• Eat foods rich in calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and Vitamin B.
• Apply apple cider vinegar to the skin to help reduce sweating.
• Drink green tea and tomato juice to reduce sweat.
• Ask your doctor if you should take an anticholinergic or beta blocker.
• Ask your doctor if you should try Botox, iontophoresis, or endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.

We hope some of these tips help you combat your extra sweaty underarms!

Looking for help with your hyperhidrosis?  Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will look at your axillary hyperhidrosis symptoms and history to determine the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.

You sweat. Your mother sweats. Your friend sweats. Your brother sweats. I sweat. We all sweat! Sweating only becomes an issue when you’re sweating excessively and often. When a person sweats excessively, there is a chance he/she has hyperhidrosis, for which there is no definitive cure. However, there are a lot of treatments for excessive sweat that can help you live more comfortably with your sweat.

Forty-nine percent of people who have excessive sweat haven’t talked to a doctor about it. Why? Well, many people don’t realize they may have an actual condition or that what they’re experiencing is treatable.  Although it isn’t curable, you can still treat and manage your symptoms.

How do you know whether or not you should see a doctor for your sweating? Well, do you sweat through your shirts a lot? Do you sweat all day and night? Does sweating affect your job, daily activities or social life? Do you still sweat when it’s cold out? Do you sweat for no reason? Does your sweating give you anxiety? If you answered yes to any of these, there’s a chance you could have hyperhidrosis, and the best person to talk to about this is a doctor.

Everyone sweats differently, and a doctor can determine if what you’re experiencing is “normal” or not. When it comes to hyperhidrosis, different doctors can treat you including your general practitioner, dermatologist, a neurologist, and a surgeon.

It’s always good to start with your primary doctor. He or she will listen to your symptoms and determine what to do next. You may be given a prescription for an antiperspirant or medication. A dermatologist is more familiar with sweating conditions and may prescribe you medication, antiperspirants, or give you Botox, or iontophoresis treatment. A neurologist may give you Botox or medication. A surgeon can do all the treatments the other doctors do, as well as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery.

Your doctor will determine the right treatment for you based on your history, age, and current symptoms.

Have you decided that it is time to talk to your doctor about your excessive sweating? Congratulations. You won’t regret it. Talking to a doctor is the first step in helping yourself to sweat less.

If you need a doctor, Dr. Peter Mikhail is a Tampa hyperhidrosis physician and surgeon with offices in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Mikhail will review your hyperhidrosis symptoms to determine the best treatment plan for you. To book a consult, click our Tampa hyperhidrosis treatment  contact page or call 727-312-4844.