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Typically, doctors at the Center for Sweat Disorders will recommend the use of topical or oral medications to begin treating hyperhidrosis. Of course, if your symptoms are intolerable, or you have already tried oral medications, our doctors may recommend other treatments as well.
Drying Topical Creams
One of the first-line therapies our doctors may prescribe is daily topical creams that dry the skin. Aluminum chloride or aluminum chloride hexahydrate are the most common of these creams.
Applied daily, usually at night, and then covered to encourage absorption, these creams can be very effective. However, some people find that they have uncomfortable side effects, including burning and skin reactions.
Oral medications are known as systemic therapies, meaning they affect your entire body. These medications are called anticholinergics, which mean they cause a drying reaction in the body. They can be a good option for patients who sweat in multiple locations. There are some side effects, like dry mouth and dry eyes. Sometimes, after using these medications for a while, patients find they lose their effectiveness.
Learn more about other treatments for excessive sweating