Integrated Dermatology Offers Treatment For Excessive Sweating In West Palm Beach

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, June 06, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As uncomfortable, and sometimes disgusting, as sweat may be, it is a natural and healthy part of life. Everyone sweats in order to cool the body, but excessive sweating can pose problems in a person's social life and relationships, and even emotional health. To help patients combat excessive sweating in West Palm Beach, Dr. Barry Kuttner of Integrated Dermatology is excited to offer improved treatment options.

"When temperatures rise, the sweat glands kick in to produce more sweat. It can be due to a fever, nervousness, from exercising or it may simply be hot outside. Your diet can even play a key role in how much, or how often, you sweat, but when it is excessive it can put a damper on your daily schedule," said Dr. Barry Kuttner, West Palm Beach dermatologist.

The amount of sweat considered normal is variable and depends on the demands of the body. People may sweat less than a liter, or up to several liters a day, based on what they are doing. If a person is exercising or doing manual labor in a hot climate, sweating is normal. West Palm Beach excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, on the other hand may require medical attention from a member of Integrated Dermatology.

Excessive sweating is also referred to as hyperhidrosis, which is when a person sweats more than their body needs to sweat. For instance, if a patient sweats while sitting calmly at their desk it is excessive sweating. Excessive sweating happens when their body's ability to cool itself is so overactive that it produces four or five times the amount of sweat that is needed. Today, approximately 3% of the population has excessive sweating.

Underarm problems tend to start around puberty, while palm and sole sweating may begin earlier, often during childhood. If untreated, these problems may continue throughout a person's life. Uncontrollable sweating is embarrassing, but with proper help from Dr. Kuttner, dermatologist in West Palm Beach, and his staff at Integrated Dermatology excessive sweating can be maintained.

Even if a patient is not experiencing normal symptoms, Dr. Kuttner, West Palm Beach, FL dermatologist, encourages him or her to visit Integrated Dermatology if excessive sweating is bothering or interfering with their life. Patients are reminded to bring along a list of the medicines currently being taken, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements as they may be contributing to how much a person sweats.

While there may be no cure for excessive sweating, there are ways to help control symptoms. Some treatment options used to control symptoms include antiperspirants (prescription or over-the-counter), medications, Botox and surgery. Surgery is generally reserved for severe cases of hyperhidrosis in which other treatments have not been unsuccessful.

Patients should not sweat the problem. By visiting Integrated Dermatology, patients can receive proper diagnosis and treatment options. While sweating is a good thing, Dr. Kuttner understands that too much can be a big problem. Integrated Dermatology is available to help patients find relief from their excessive sweating in West Palm Beach.

About Integrated Dermatology: Owned and operated by Dr. Barry Kuttner, Integrated Dermatology is committed to providing patients with the best in quality dermatological care. A board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr. Kuttner is accompanied by board certified dermatologist Dr. Kathleen Herne and board certified physician assistant, Kristen Hafner providing the best in quality care available. Dr. Kuttner and his trusted team of specialists offer skin cancer treatment, Mohs surgery and acne treatment for quality care patients can trust.

Media Contact:
Dr. Barry Kuttner
[email protected]
1840 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 102
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-964-6664
http://www.idwpb.com

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