Welcome to SweatHelp.org and the International Hyperhidrosis Society. We help people who suffer from excessive sweating. So, whether you have sweaty palms, sweaty feet, excessive sweating in your armpits, or sweat dripping down your face, or even if you sweat profusely all over your body as a result of ETS surgery, you'll find a sympathetic and understanding ear here.
You'll also find reliable information about real treatment options for excessive sweating, tools to find a physician who treats hyperhidrosis, the most complete coverage of what's happening in the world of hyperhidrosis research, and more.
The International Hyperhidrosis Society is the only non-profit, independent, global organization dedicated to the entire excessive sweating community. The International Hyperhidrosis Society increases awareness and understanding of excessive sweating, improves access to hyperhidrosis treatments, provides feedback to the scientific community about excessive sweating, and offers education for medical professionals in order to improve the diagnosis and care of excessive sweating.
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The IHHS Explains Recent News About Botox Safety |
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All of us at International Hyperhidrosis Society took serious note when we heard that Botox, used for years to safely and effectively treat countless hyperhidrosis sufferers, was under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Through our own extensive research, we learned that the FDA’s review focuses on the treatment of young children with cerebral palsy whose health was already severely compromised. The FDA report does not refer directly to hyperhidrosis and Botox. Still, we think this is an opportunity to explain what we know about a drug that is vital to our community, and, perhaps most critically, to remind hyperhidrosis sufferers how important it is to accept medical treatments only from a licensed doctor. |
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Which Kind of Hyperhidrosis Do You Have? |
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Researchers have identified two types of hyperhidrosis. The most common is primary hyperhidrosis, which is very embarrassing and life-altering, but thankfully not life-threatening. The other, affecting fewer than 10 percent of people suffering from excessive sweating, is called "secondary hyperhidrosis." Secondary hyperhidrosis is typically caused by a medication a person is taking or by an underlying medical condition. For an official diagnosis, it’s always best to see a qualified doctor. In the meantime, we can help you understand the differences between the two types of sweating and guide an open discussion with your healthcare provider about your personal situation. |
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100 Hopeful Patients Receive Free Treatment
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We put out a call for hyperhidrosis sufferers who wanted to receive free medical treatment. And you responded! The result: More than 100 patients received Botox and iontophoresis treatment at our conferences in San Francisco and Miami this spring. It was such a success that we hope to make this an annual opportunity at various U.S. locations! |
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September 17th: Leading Hyperhidrosis Experts to Speak in Paris at EADV |
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If you are a physician eager to learn more about hyperhidrosis, what better time and place than Paris in September? Indeed, the City of Light is the host city for the annual European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology conference and the International Hyperhidrosis Society’s next educational opportunity for physicians wanting to learn hyperhidrosis treatment options from the world’s leading experts. Sponsors, this is also an opportunity for you. Please come join us ! |
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