Home remedies for hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is sweating that is greater than the body needs for cooling and may affect the hands, feet, underarms, face, or other areas. Moisture can soften skin, cause odour, and contribute to irritation, heat rash, intertrigo, or fungal problems. Sweating that starts suddenly, affects the whole body, occurs during sleep, or follows a new medicine deserves assessment because another condition may be involved.

Choose breathable clothing and socks, change damp garments promptly, and rotate shoes so they can dry. Keep a clean absorbent cloth available and dry skin folds carefully after washing. Notice triggers such as heat, spicy food, alcohol, stress, or tight synthetic fabrics and reduce those that affect you. Apply an over-the-counter antiperspirant to completely dry skin as directed; do not apply it immediately after shaving or to broken skin. A clinician can discuss prescription antiperspirant, iontophoresis, injections, or other options when self-care is not enough.

Book an assessment if sweating interferes with work, sleep, exercise, clothing, or social activities, or if the skin is repeatedly sore or infected. Seek urgent care for sudden heavy sweating with chest pain, faintness, breathlessness, confusion, or severe weakness. Tell a clinician about weight change, fever, night sweats, and every medicine or supplement you take.

Ask whether your pattern suggests primary or secondary hyperhidrosis, whether tests or a medicine review are needed, and which treatment suits the affected areas. Discuss skin care if moisture has caused rash or cracking.