Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
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Excessive sweating, known medically as hyperhidrosis, is the production of more sweat than the body needs to regulate its temperature. It can affect specific areas such as the hands, underarms, feet, or face, or it can be generalized.
How it presents: Heavy sweating that appears even at rest or in cool weather and that can leave clothing damp or make everyday tasks difficult.
Points to consider: It can be an isolated trait or accompany other conditions, so it is worth mentioning if it interferes with daily life.
Which specialist evaluates it? The dermatologist is the right one to evaluate excessive sweating, and the general practitioner can guide the first visit. If sweating affects your day-to-day life, it is worth discussing it with one of these professionals.
Data on 121 doctors who treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Which specialist treats excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)?
Excessive sweating is evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in the skin and sweat glands; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if excessive sweating affects your daily life or appears without an obvious cause.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)?
Excessive sweating, known medically as hyperhidrosis, is the production of more sweat than the body needs to regulate its temperature. It can affect specific areas such as the hands, underarms, feet, or face, or it can be generalized.
Which doctor treats excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)?
Excessive sweating is evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in the skin and sweat glands; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if excessive sweating affects your daily life or appears without an obvious cause.