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ReplyJenny, do you think I could use Maxim Sensitive wipes for non-facial sweating? Or would it be better if I dealt with excessive sweat on non-sensitive skin with regular Maxim Wipes? If you used other types of wipes from this brand, please let me know. Because, as you just illustrated, it can be tricky to listen to random reviews online, or even Amazon.
I thought of maybe ordering Maxim Towelette
I would like to have something I can carry around with me and use in emergency situations, but I wouldn't use it as the sole hyperhidrosis treatment. What do you think? Or should I always use Sensitive Wipes?
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I did some decent amount of research on miraDry a while back, and unfortunately, now it definitely is not an option for sweaty hands.
To make things simple, I looked up a clear explanation online. Here is the link.
The surgeon basically says that in order to treat your sweat glands, miraDry first uses vacuum to separate your skin from your sweat glands. The nerves, blood vessels and bones of your hands and feet are too close to the skin and cannot be separated with the vacuum. So, it is impossible to perform miraDry on those areas.
My guess is that in this form, miraDry will never be able to treat palmar hyperhidrosis. But I wouldn't be surprised if they come up with some entirely different technology to achieve that! Stay optimistic, technology is moving fast forward so you never know what hyperhidrosis cure could come up tomorrow. 🙂
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I am thinking of doing iontophoresis for armpits, but I first need to decide which device to use. Probably Drionic, Idrostar or Hidrex, from the looks of it. The best choice, I'd say, is a device that has an option to use a really mild pulsed current. I am going to do some more research on specifics of pulsed current for each of potentially useful devices. 😉
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Make sure to always apply the lotion a lot earlier before you go out – stay in a cool place (like at home with your air condition turned on) to make sure your face won't sweat too much (or at all!) and wait until your sunscreen lotion completely dries off. And I stress completely! And then wait some more. 😆 And then go out.
With this, sunscreen should stay on your face longer even if you're experiencing head sweating. Good luck! 😉
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I have heard that Hidrex is good for treating excessive armpit sweating, but I don't know if it is as effective as it is for treating palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis. Anyone with experience is free to enlighten us. 😀
And I agree with Elena there – iontophoresis machines have that kind of reputation… but the way things are going, this will change with time. -
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If all turns out to be good in a few years miraDry could be a real deal
My sentiments exactly. A permanent hyperhidrosis cure without a hyperhidrosis surgery, that's what we need. And underarm sweating is especially tricky with underarms being so sensitive… Ah what am I saying, it's equally bad wherever you sweat. =)
Anyway, back on topic – as I said, miraDry – maybe someday. Not my cup of tea just yet. -
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@ Tim
Heh, you forgot to add one important thing: miraDry is currently used only to stop underarm sweating. Not everyone knows that… Given that I have axillary hyperhidrosis, I've been researching miraDry as well. As of now I am not sure if I really need a strong procedure like that… maybe someday.@ Leons
miraDry is supposed to be a real hyperhidrosis cure – and I stress, cure. If it permanently solves the problem, the price is okay. -
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Hey there ladies! 🙂
I am not so great when it comes to supportive talk, but I really wanted to give you a hand somehow… So, I found a good website and opened a special topic about anxiety and hyperhidrosis.
There is also a link which includes tips and tests… well, you will see. I hope you will find it somewhat useful, and I am sure there are many others facing those very same obstacles when it comes to causes of excessive sweating… -
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My excessive armpit sweating stayed the same throughout the years – in fact, for about two decades now! The change in intensity had more to do with the shifts in my fitness level, or winter/summer seasons, etc.
I daresay that it gets easier as time goes by – by now I had a lot of time to figure out how to stop sweaty armpits, and tried out a lot of methods of dealing with the problem. And I mean A LOT of methods – from armpit sweat pads, to many antiperspirants, mental and physical exercises and so on. Now I actually feel better than before, so I would say that hyperhidrosis gets easier to bear with age. 😉
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Oh I think most of us will say it happened in high school… C'mon, that's typically when hormones and glands go wild. My worst memory regarding that was being scolded my my parents – well, mother really – because I kept tossing my clothes into the laundry basket. She complained that I go through my clothes too fast, then made me start doing my own laundry… Then when she saw I'm not fooling around, a serious conversation pretty much cleared everything out. Back then, excessive sweating still wasn't considered to be a proper medical condition, at least where I'm from… But it was clear there's nothing I can do to stop sweating. That at least brought peace to our house!
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I wonder why antiperspirants don't work for some people. They've always kept my excessive armpit sweating under control. Did you guys try various brands? Not everything works for everyone – maybe you just need to find your perfect match. And at least, when it comes to axillary hyperhidrosis, no one expects us to stop sweating completely – everybody has some armpit sweat!
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Dove Men + Care Clinical Protection is the best antiperspirant for men as far as I'm concerned. It's somewhat expensive but worth it. Make sure to apply it in the evening – even if you're not sweating at night, this is the best method to keep underarm sweat away. One thing, though – it's supposed to provide 48-hour protection, but in my case this is usually closer to 35-40 hours. It probably depends on a person.
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Hi Florence!
I've just read your hyperhidrosis story and in one place you wrote:
I wanted something that will cure me – something that will let me forget that I ever had hyperhidrosis.
So, what I'd like to know is: did this wish of yours come true? Did miraDry really help you forget you have (or should I say had?) hyperhidrosis ?
Apart from that, I am really thankful to read all that detail on miraDry hyperhidrosis treatment itself. I read some superficial information on miraDry previously, but this was the first time that I was able to conjure a vivid image of how it must be.
I am still not sure what to make of it, but this vivid description actually makes miraDry more realistic in my mind – I hope this type of hyperhidrosis treatment will prove to be permanent for you – let us know if your hyperhidrosis ever returns!
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