Cancer Concerns Prompt Antiperspirant Spray Recall
This antiperspirant health concern is not about aluminum. Rather, an independent lab asked the U.S. FDA to take action after it found cancer-causing benzene in over-the-counter aerosol (spray) “hygiene” products - including antiperspirants and other personal care items. In response, some products are being voluntarily recalled, but numerous different brands of antiperspirant, deodorant, antifungal, and body sprays (think underarms, private parts and feet) have been flagged and may still be on store or bathroom shelves. Here’s what you need to know.

Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month: YOU Made it Amazing!

After another unprecedented year with numerous important issues for us to turn our attention to, we are so thankful for and inspired by the hyperhidrosis (Hh) community for making 2021’s Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month so impactful! After you reflect on the month and its impacts, please consider donating to the International Hyperhidrosis Society for #GivingTuesday.

Think You #KnowSweat? Test Your Knowledge of the International Hyperhidrosis Society

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prince, iTunes, ladybugs and more...
Don't wait, take our third Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month quiz today!
In the process, you’ll also learn how many pages of content the International Hyperhidrosis Society website has (it’s a lot), how many people are part of our community (again, a lot), how old we are, and whether we offer a hyperhidrosis dating app. 

Intrigued? 

Wait, it gets better: The first person to get a perfect score on EACH quiz can earn some seriously useful prizes from companies that make sweat-managing products, and who also support the International Hyperhidrosis Society! 

Take #KnowSweat Quiz #3 now and check out Quizzes #1 and #2 if you haven’t already.  

IHhS Presents Ask Me Anything: miraDry^®

As part of Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month 2021, the International Hyperhidrosis Society engaged in a deep-dive conversation all about miraDry, an FDA-cleared treatment for underarm hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.  

This webinar event occurred November 18, 2021 and was free and open to anyone.  Registrants you can sent in questions in advance. If you missed it, don't worry, you can watch the entire 40 minute video and learn all about miraDry, from leading physician experts.

Think You #KnowSweat? Test Your Knowledge of Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis + Treatments

If you took our Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month Quiz #1, you know whether gorillas and elephants sweat, or not; if dark pigmented underarms can be linked to excessive sweating; and how legit ignihidrosis is (uh, isn’t?), Smartypants!

Are you ready to test your knowledge again? 

Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month starts NOW. 
An Underserved Medical Condition, 27% of Adults NEVER diagnosed, Excessive Sweating Nearly TRIPLES Anxiety & Depression Risks 

Hyperhidrosis (Hh) affects more than 365 million people worldwide, causing them (us!) to sweat four or five times more than what’s considered “normal,” “natural,” or necessary as a reaction to temperature, exertion, or stress. 

The impacts of this volume of (uncontrollable and unpredictable!) sweating range from:

• Feelings of intense discomfort due to wet clothing, dripping perspiration, slippery skin, and chilling dampness, to...
• Stigma, embarrassment and significantly increased risks of depression, anxiety and attention deficit disorder. Get involved. Take the sweat challenge!