Excessive perspiration

Excessive sweating can range from moderate moisture to severe dripping resulting in large wet stains on the shirt, blouse and jacket, damp and smelly feet and shoes, or it could be clammy or wet hands.

The term hyperhidrosis is used when excessive perspiration can be defined as being beyond what would be expected given the local environment and what is physiologically required by the body. The perspiration is typically localised to both underarms, palms, soles of feet, face and other areas. It is also characteristic that the perspiration abates during sleep. • 

The fear of being discovered and experiencing the embarrassment of social exclusion can be very stressful. The uncertainty of “do I smell?” or “does it show?” is a key theme. 

The everyday life can be restricted; avoid wearing certain clothes, wash during the day, apply antiperspirant several times a day and other daily routines where you have to spend time worring if the wetness problem is obvious to others. 

Did you know?
Internationally recognised classification for antiperspirants (the American FDA) states that for a product to be categorised as an ‘antiperspirant’ it must achieve a 20% sweat reduction. If an antiperspirant demonstrates a 30% sweat reduction it may be classified as ‘Extra effective’. The patented formula of Perspirex demonstrates 65% sweat reduction for at least 72 hours after each application. Tests performed by the Institute Dr. Schrader International GmbH, Germany.