Clinical Blogs — Sweat less

Are you suffering form hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)? This condition affects about 2-3% of the population. It most commonly affects forehead, face, underarm, hands and feet. It can be quite embarrassing and can limit social activities. Aluminum-based products (in solution form or gel form) help to reduce sweating by blocking the sweat glands. Topical glycopyrrolate is an effective and safe option. Glycopyrrolate applied topically can penetrate the skin to block the nerve signals that stimulate the sweat glands, and therefore resulting in a reduction of sweat secretion. It is to be applied to affected area at bedtime. Clinical studies have shown...

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a disorder that describes a person who sweats more than the body would normally need to maintain optimal temperature. About 3% of our population is being affected and about 1/3 of this group have a severe form of this disorder. Studies indicate that hyperhidrosis greatly impacts the quality of life similar to or even worse than severe acne or psoriasis. There are 2 types of hyperhidrosis: Primary hyperhidrosis which has an unknown cause. It affects localized areas such as underarms, hands, feet, and face. Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by other underlying medical condition or medication. Topical...