Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Also known as: hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating, sweaty palms, night sweats with sweating
Hyperhidrosis is sweating beyond what the body needs — palms, soles, armpits, or whole-body at night. Medical treatments (antiperspirants, iontophoresis, botox, medicines) work well. Chinese medicine distinguishes yin-deficiency night sweats, qi-deficiency spontaneous sweat and damp-heat, treating the pattern alongside.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Strong aluminium-chloride antiperspirants work for many people.
- •Iontophoresis and botox are proven for palms and armpits.
- •Investigate night sweats medically — they have many causes.
- •Breathable fabrics and stress management help.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •No herbal 'sweat-stopping' marathon courses without review.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 4–6 weeks: sweat frequency, night sweats, treatment adherence. Investigate new systemic symptoms.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NHS · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.