@jenny-dale
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Yes I am okay with it.
And what's you point? What DO you suggest? Being cautious is fine, but I don't think you'd be thinking the same way if you were suffering from intense head sweating hyperhidrosis, as I do. I have to take some risks – because frankly, head hyperhidrosis pushes me to my limits sometimes, and I don't have much choice but to try and fight it anyway I can. Maxim Sensitive Wipes maybe aren't textbook recommended hyperhidrosis treatment for face, but for me, they do the trick. And yes I am being extremely careful not to let the antiperspirant solution touch my eyes, or the area around the eyes.
Steve, I think you should stick to Sensitive Wipes regardless of the treated body area. To me, they are superior to other Maxim Wipes. But of course, you can also use regular Maxim Sensitive antiperspirant on more accessible body areas – that should probably be the cheaper option.
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Maybe you have the same problem as Vikram here:
Other than that, no idea. Clearly, iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis can stop working for no particular reason – I've read about such cases. You can only do your best to figure out the cause of this change in the effectiveness of iontophoresis… Any tiny change about the care you take of your sweaty hands, or any change in your household, diet, lifestyle… Maybe once you figure out the cause, you will be able to find the way to get iontophoresis to work again.
And is there a way for you to try out a different iontophoresis machine? Maybe that would help?
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I love being a member of this community! It helped me a lot to be able to freely express all my fears and problems related to hyperhidrosis – and especially facial excessive sweat. It feels good psychologically, being able to vent sometimes. And yes, I learned a lot of great tips on this website, and I learned even more about iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis – a treatment that I probably wouldn't think of otherwise. And I also love sharing tips – like those on antiperspirants – because it feels good to be useful – it makes me feel that at least something good has come out of my excessive sweating.
And last but not least – the people here are very friendly and nice and supportive! 🙂 🙂
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I love the look of their face mask! Looks soft and gentle, instead of resembling a torture device! Lol! (I was a little intimidated by the scary look of Hidrex face mask.)
Of course, design is probably the least important thing… I do appreciate the soft spongy look of the face mask, but it all depends on how durable and good it really is. I will try to find out if anyone used this mask in other hyperhidrosis communities and will let you know if I learn anything useful! -
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Hmm, I'd say that compensatory sweating is a common occurrence not just after ETS surgery, but also after some of the other aggressive hyperhidrosis treatments. It's only logical, since the body needs to get the sweat out somehow. People regularly have some compensatory sweating even after other types of treatments (e.g. Botox.)
Ideally, even if it causes compensatory sweating, the surgery will make things better, because compensatory sweating will not be as bad as the original condition. Sadly, this is not a rule, so having a surgery can be risky. :/ Yep, there are some “horror” post-ETS sweating stories out there… but people opting for a surgery are often desperate and willing to take that risk.
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Here's one very bleak take on that:
Hyperhidrosis can be not only socially a problem, but may not allow people to have careers in areas that contact paper, metal or electrical components.
Hyperhidrosis can also damage clothing, shoes and furniture too.Not very encouraging, I know. 🙁
I you don't know how to reduce sweating on your feet, I guess you couldn't be a dancer or something along that line. Something that takes great hands precision is also off limits if you sweat too much on your hands. I doubt there are any surgeons with palmar hyperhidrosis. 🙁Then again, look – people who are determined enough can overcome the greatest obstacles! Don't let your heavy sweating ruin your ambitions for the future in so soon. You never know if tomorrow someone will discover a hyperhidrosis cure…
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Hi Jessie. You know what's my advice when it comes to coping with hyperhidrosis in social situations? Get angry a little. Just a little, just enough so that you stop being worried and embarrassed.
Instead of feeling ashamed, take a battle stance against your archenemy The Sweat! Think something along the lines of “Hey sweat, take that! I won't let you control my life! I'll beat you and discover how to stop sweating mwahaah!” *insert cartoonish evil laugh*I know this sounds silly or negative… but I find it helps me fight any feelings of shame and low self-esteem. If other people see that you're radiant with confidence, sweat will be the last thing they'll notice. 😉
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Sweat Block Wipes are my favorite method of dealing with head sweating – well, facial sweating, to be more specific. It's no too strong/aggressive and still effectively prevents profuse sweating, and wipes are frankly way more practical than a roll-on to use on my face. 🙄
The bad side: My skin can get sensitive, dry and irritated at times. However, a good face cream can keep this in check.
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Hi Ramona and welcome to the community. 😉
I hope we will be able to help you come to terms with your anxiety and hyperhidrosis. Look around and ask any questions… that's what I've been doing so far and it is already helping me feel more relaxed about my profuse sweating.
It is interesting what you say about anxiety, and look on the bright side – if that really is one of your main hyperhidrosis causes – you might be able to cure yourself once you learn how to overcome anxiety. Isn't that great? 🙂 😉 -
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I know, I know. 🙂 After a little bit of research I discovered more foods that help us stop sweating a lot.
Recommended stuff: cool tomato juice, cherries, peaches, apples, watermelons, oranges, plums and other fruit; then, veggies; also proteins (can be found in cottage cheese if you want a cool bite of proteins).Stuff to avoid: high fructose syrup, also pretty much all instant, pre-made, frozen, greasy, ready-to-eat foods.
Ouch, huh? xD Seems complicated, but I bet it is useful and effective if you want to stop sweating profusely all the time.
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After a little experiment, I am absolutely sure that our eating habits can affect hyperhidrosis. I cannot claim it works for all types of excess sweating, but it is true in my case (I have axillary hyperhidrosis).
Anyway, I went for a walk a few times these last couple of days, wearing the same type and amount of clothes and going out at the same hour of day (8 PM, and it was about equally warm outside). Once I went out half an hour after I had dinner, the other time I ate about 2 hours earlier, and once I went on a walk on an empty stomach (had dinner after the walk). And what happened? ❓
I ended up with a lot more underarm sweat when I went to walk right after I ate. It probably comes down to the fact that our bodies are under a bigger strain when we're physically active on a full stomach. Now, that doesn't mean I'll starve myself! I will just try to eat smaller meals when I need to be someplace important! 🙂
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I just opened a topic in which we can rant about society's stand on excessive sweating and sweating in general. Had a big talk with my mother and she freaked out after I said I'm considering Botox treatments to deal with my armpit sweat.
Our long conversation was a bit of a wake-up call and now I'm not so keen on filling my body with poison just to satisfy some shallow, distorted social norms. Ugh!Sorry, I'm having a bad day obviously. 😳 I don't want to judge anyone who did this, but I doubt I will hop on that train. Will keep looking for a different hyperhidrosis cure.
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