Sweating during hot weather or exercise is a normal, healthy process. Excessive sweating, however, serves no purpose and can be embarrassing. If you sweat excessively, your Levy Dermatology provider has treatments to give you back control.
What Causes Excessive Sweating?
Excessive sweating, medically known as hyperhidrosis, can occur in many body areas, including the underarms, face, head, hands, and feet. The primary cause of excessive sweating is signals from the autonomic nervous system. This part of the nervous system is not under your control. For people with hyperhidrosis, this system may trigger the sweat glands even when unnecessary.
