Reflections on Beauty

One of the keys to success in life may be keeping your cool. Got an important interview? Stay calm and collected, and the employer will be impressed. Have a tough business meeting? Present your work in a slow, methodical manner and you can win them over. Meeting a first date? Showing that you are relaxed and easygoing can go a long way toward building a potential relationship.

Everyone gets nervous from time to time, but they can usually hide it under a self-possessed demeanor. But what happens if you suffer from excessive underarm sweating? Nothing can kill your aura of confidence more effectively than a soaked shirt. The condition, which is known as hyperhidrosis, affects millions of men and women in the U.S., reducing their self-esteem and quality of life.

Luckily, there are a number of ways to address this issue. Botox treatments are famous for fighting fine lines and wrinkles, but did you know that they can also be used to target excessive perspiration? According to dermatologist Susan M. Stuart, this technique can help block the activity of nerves that control sweat excretion. Studies have shown that one month after undergoing the procedure, 91 percent of hyperhidrosis patients experience at least a 50 percent reduction in perspiration.

"Those who suffer from hyperhidrosis often have issues with controlling it, even with prescription-strength antiperspirants," Stuart explained. "Treating [the condition] can improve a patient's well-being just as much as treating acne or other skin concerns."

She added that patients feel much more comfortable in professional and social situations, and that they are more confident about their appearance.

Botox treatments have enabled individuals to reduce excessive underarm sweating, but the latest procedure has the potential to help many more. The Axilase treatment, which uses FDA-approved technology, is the latest technique for treating hyperhidrosis. Unlike Botox, this process needs to be performed only once.

Patients will be given local anesthesia, after which the physician makes small incisions in the armpit and passes a laser through the skin. When the sweat glands are destroyed, they are suctioned out with a thin tool called a cannula. The whole process takes only one hour and requires just a day or two of downtime.

Looking into these procedures can go a long way toward boosting your self-esteem. Feeling more confident and empowered may help ensure that you achieve success in all aspects of life. 

Summer is here, and the air is filled with the smell of flowers, fresh-cut grass and … sweat. That's right, perspiration. If you've ever had to experience someone else's underarm odor while confined to a subway car, elevator or meeting room at work, you know firsthand how unpleasant the experience can be. The same holds true if you are the person with excessive underarm sweating, clinically known as hyperhidrosis.

It's difficult to think of many situations that are more uncomfortable or embarrassing than soaking through your shirt at a job interview or on a date. So what can be done about this common condition that affects an estimated 5 percent of the world's population?

Frequently washing your clothes and applying topical solutions – such as antiperspirant or homemade remedies like vinegar – may temporarily address the problem, according to the Daily Mirror. However, these quick fixes do not get to the root of the issue. In fact, they may lead to damaged shirts.

"The armpit areas on [white cotton shirts] all too often turn yellow from excessive sweating and antiperspirant buildup," said Good Housekeeping expert Christina Peterson. "Pouring bleach directly onto the stains to get rid of them can eat away at the fabric, creating holes."

Fortunately, hyperhidrosis sufferers may be able to save face – and stop damaging clothes – with the help of Axilase, a type of cutting-edge laser technology that gets to the bottom of the condition. Underarm sweating is the result of overactive glands in the armpit. Targeting these glands can greatly reduce perspiration, bringing the situation under control.

The process is quick, easy and minimally invasive. Patients come in for a one-hour session and are given local anesthesia. Two small incisions are made in each armpit before the laser is administered, destroying the majority of the sweat glands. The physician then suctions the debris out of the treatment area.

Most people require only a day or two of rest before they feel ready to return to their everyday routines. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most painful, the majority of patients report that Axilase is only a one or two. Any discomfort can be easily addressed with Tylenol, and a compression garment is worn for about a week to help speed up recovery.

Opting for the Axilase treatment can help bring perspiration under control and make life easier, drier and more comfortable for those with hyperhidrosis.

Have you ever had sweat soak through your shirt, even when you were just sitting still? Have you felt embarrassed about lifting your arms during a job interview, fearful that others might see the dark stains under your armpits?

Most people perspire under pressure and exertion, but if you have excessive underarm sweating, you may have a condition known as hyperhidrosis. This type of sweating can occur even in the absence of triggers such as anger or fear, and affects up to 5 percent of the world's population.

A recent study conducted among 2,300 primary care patients revealed that almost half of these individuals experienced the disorder while they were asleep. Although doctors pinpointed menopause as a main contributor to profuse perspiration among women, they said that there is still no identifiable medical cause for it in men.

Some of the study subjects reported that their nightly excessive underarm sweating was negatively affecting their sleep, since the perspiration soaked through their bed linens and made them uncomfortable. Buying special sheets and pillowcases that wick moisture away from the body may help these individuals stay drier, cooler and more comfortable.

"Many researchers believe that night sweats not related to a medical condition are caused at least partly by stress," said expert Traci Broughton. "In turn, people often experience increased stress when they don't get a good night's sleep."

The prevalence of the disorder has led to the development of advanced technologies such as the Axilase treatment. This type of laser therapy is minimally invasive, effective and quick, requiring only one hour to complete.

Patients are awake during the procedure, during which the physician makes two incisions on the edges of the armpit and fills the area with numbing fluid. Laser energy is then allowed to penetrate the skin, destroying the sweat glands responsible for hyperhidrosis. After the process is completed, most people are ready to get back to their regular activities within the next day or two.

All that is needed after undergoing the treatment is a simple painkiller like Tylenol to alleviate some of the mild discomfort, as well as a compression garment that is used to speed the process of recovery.

There's no sense in sweating over hyperhidrosis. Speaking to a laser specialist about the Axilase treatment can help patients with the condition feel cooler, drier and more confident. 

Stress is something we all have to deal with at one point or another. Whether it's nerves from presenting a project at work or the prospect of going on a blind date, symptoms such as nausea, shaking and clammy hands are perfectly normal. Perspiration is another typical way in which the body deals with pressure, but those who experience excessive underarm sweating even while relaxing may want to pay a visit to the doctor.

The condition is known as hyperhidrosis and is typically localized to one area of the body, like the palms or feet. Sometimes, the disorder is so severe that it causes embarrassment and discomfort for both the person and everyone around them.

WGNTV News reports that Spencer Pierce, a Chicago resident who has dealt with excessive underarm sweating all his life, had trouble with both professional and social interactions because of it. He recalled how difficult it was to try to sit and talk to clients because sweat was soaking his shirt.

"It got to the point where I would bring a change of clothes with me," he told the news source. "And if I was going out with my close friends, they knew it, but if I were meeting other people and I'm wet, it doesn't always make the best first impression."

Pierce went to the doctor and together they tried a variety of remedies ranging from topical medications to Botox injections.

In the end, he opted to undergo an operation called an endoscopic transthoracic sympathicotomy, in which the physician made a chest incision to surgically block the sympathetic nerve that was triggering Pierce's excessive sweating.

However, such drastic measures may not be necessary for everyone due to the development of a highly successful technique called the Axilase treatment. People who have hyperhidrosis can skip major surgery – which can be painful and often requires a long recovery time – by undergoing this procedure, which uses targeted lasers to eliminate sweat glands in affected areas before suctioning them out through tiny incisions. The whole process takes about an hour to complete and most patients are back to their normal routines soon afterward.

Those who undergo Axilase treatment to address excessive underarm sweating may be helping more than just themselves. According to MSNBC, a study published in the journal PLOS One revealed that sweat as a result of stress can be detected by others in the vicinity, making them stressed out as well.

Most people know that sweating is a natural process that helps cool the body. It can also occur when we are nervous. But what happens when you're regularly soaking through your shirts and changing clothes multiple times each day? What can be done about an embarrassing condition that may force you to keep your arms pinned to your sides for fear that someone will notice the sweat stains?

Excessive underarm sweating is known as hyperhidrosis, which can also affect other areas of the body such as the hands and feet.

"Primary focal hyperhidrosis is when you're sweating excessively for the physiological requirements at that time, and it's not related to any other medical problem or a side effect of a medication," dermatologist Dee Anna Glaser, a professor at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, told MSNBC.

This disorder is characterized by excessive sweating even when someone is sitting indoors, doing something sedentary like watching TV.

People who have diabetes or night sweats – or women who are going through menopause – often experience extreme sweating, but this typically occurs all over the body. By contrast, hyperhidrosis is characterized by profuse perspiration localized to certain areas, most commonly the armpits.

Contrary to popular belief, individuals who suffer from this disorder have normal-sized, properly functioning sweat glands. Physicians believe that excessive sweating results from an improper signal coming from the brain, which tells the body to produce wetness when it is not necessary for cooling.

Patients who have hyperhidrosis can perspire up to five times more than normal, and although men tend to sweat more than women, the condition occurs equally in both genders, according to the news source.

According to a survey conducted by the Sweat Clinics of Canada, 50 percent of respondents said that they were self-conscious about their sweating and 20 percent reported being worried about perspiration marks on their clothes.

"Sweating can affect people's self-confidence and can make them appear nervous in high pressure situations like job interviews," said dermatologist Nowell Solish.

Luckily, a treatment called Axilase laser therapy has been developed to address excessive underarm sweating. The minimally invasive procedure is performed under general anesthesia, during which the physician makes small incisions in the armpit and administers the laser, which destroys the sweat glands. These are then suctioned out of the treatment area, a process that takes just one hour and requires little recovery time.

People who have suffered discomfort and embarrassment from their hyperhidrosis may find relief by looking into Axilase treatment at their local medical spa. 

Excessive underarm sweating can happen at the most inopportune times. Whether you're being interviewed by a prospective employer or trying to impress a date, the sight of soaked armpits usually doesn't fit with the good impression you're trying to make.

An estimated 5 percent of the world's population struggles with a condition known as axillary hyperhidrosis, the clinical term for uncontrollable underarm sweating. Excessive perspiration is typically more common among people who have anxiety disorders and can be triggered by high pressure situations.

Millions of sufferers are frustrated and embarrassed by their situation, but what can be done when all else has failed? Is there a treatment for excessive underarm sweating?

The answer, according to physician Mitchell Chasin of Bridgewater, New Jersey, is yes. He recently appeared on Good Morning America to discuss an innovative new tool called Axilase, a type of laser therapy that reduces the number of sweat glands found in the armpits. The safe, minimally invasive procedure could help bring unmanageable perspiration under control.

"It's performed in an office setting and takes about an hour to an hour and a half to perform," Chasin told the news source. "Patients are treated with local anesthetic and leave the office feeling perfectly well."

Axilase uses FDA-approved lasers to directly target the sweat glands, which are gently suctioned out of the skin. Specialists begin by making small incisions in the armpit, which is filled with a numbing fluid before the lasers are administered.

Those who undergo the procedure can go directly home for a good night's sleep, and often spend the next day recovering. After that, most patients are ready to get on with their everyday lives.

ABC News reports that Kris Marra, who has been struggling with axillary hyperhidrosis for many years, recently decided to try the Axilase procedure for herself.

"The only time I'm not sweating is when I'm sleeping," she admitted, quoted by the news source. "I'm more excited than nervous though. I just can't wait to wear a t-shirt or just not have to feel like I have to cover up all the time."

Most people who have undergone Axilase treatment give their pain a rating of one or two on a pain scale of one to ten. The relative painlessness, effectiveness and quick recovery time certainly recommend Axilase as an intriguing treatment for excessive underarm sweating.