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    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

    See sources
    • •No herbal 'sweat-stopping' marathon courses without review.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    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.

    1. Excessive sweating — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Hyperhidrosis — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    3. Healthdirect Australia
      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.