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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!

Exciting “Firsts” at the 2021 Hyperhidrosis Master Class

Our 2021 Hyperhidrosis (Hh) Master Class, Hyperhidrosis: Comprehensive Review and Updates for Best Practices and Optimized Outcomes hit Atlanta on September 18, 2021. 

Invited by the Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (AADDS), the International Hyperhidrosis Society brought its one-of-a-kind, Hh-focused educational event directly to AADDS in-person as well as to virtual attendees (a first!) from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, Portugal, and throughout the United States.

School’s in Session!

Sweat-Management Tips for Students & Families

Students from kindergarten to college are heading back at school. With the right support, students of all ages who experience excessive sweating can see improvements in their sweating and their day-to-day life. These useful school tips can help... 

Registration Now Open!

The 2021 Hyperhidrosis (Hh) Master Class, Hyperhidrosis: Comprehensive Review and Updates for Best Practices and Optimized Outcomes is coming Sept. 18, 2021! This year, the International Hyperhidrosis Society has been invited by the Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (AADDS) to bring this one-of-a-kind, Hh-focused educational event to Atlanta for AADDS as well as a few non-AADDS clinicians (register asap!). Keep reading to learn more and register -- Hyperhidrosis:  Comprehensive Review and Updates for Best Practices and Optimized Outcomes