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Query: Hello doctor, I am a young male of 24 years with no medical history. I have had continuous throat irritation for three years, but for six months, the issue has gotten worse with excess salivation. A continuous mucus is stuck in my throat, and that feeling is worsening. I also have a partial nose bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sweating in the underarms and back can be without a cause or due to hormonal changes. You need to do the following: Use an aluminum chloride talc or solution. Dip your hands in cold water for 15 minutes twice daily for a month. Avoid ... Read Full »
I have a sudden intense body odor. How to manage it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a sudden intense body odor, and it is far from the body odor I normally get. It has been five days, and I tried everything, but it is so hard to remove. Right after the shower, the smell would immediately come back, plus the smell was only on my left armpit. This has been going o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please share those reports to guide you in detail. Following are general suggestions for bad odor: 1. Avoid cream, oil, lotion, powder, salon treatment, massage, and hair removal creams. 2. Keep yourself well hydrated. 3. Walking, yoga, a... Read Full »
Which antidepressant will cause hyperhidrosis less likely?
Query: Hello doctor, Every antidepressant I take causes me a lot of hyperhidrosis. Which one on the market is less likely to cause hyperhidrosis? Is it Fluoxetine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though the propensity of an antidepressant medicine to cause hyperhidrosis differs on a patient-to-patient basis. Mirtazapine and Bupropion are less likely to cause it. You can also discuss with the treating psychiatrist regarding adding Cyproheptadine or Benztropine f... Read Full »
I have had rashes on my feet that resist multiple treatments. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had rashes on my feet for a few years. I have been consulting dermatologists many times, and nothing ever seems to help. Now I have spots on my hands too. It looks like so many different things. I have hyperhidrosis. I often get this rash on my feet because I cannot change my so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Well, you have eczema or dermatitis right now, and I do understand that, at some times, it becomes difficult to treat. Moreover, dry and cracked skin allows the different chemicals to get absorbed. Please keep your hand... Read Full »
Can iontophoresis treat hyperhidrosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from hyperhidrosis since my childhood. But in my teenage years, it increased, especially in my palm and feet, and a lot of sweat formed. As a result, I feel embarrassed whenever I shake hands with someone, which lowers my self-confidence. I heard that iontophoresis i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your query, it seems you have palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. It is essential to rule out causes like anxiety and hyperthyroidism for hyperhidrosis. Other causes may also be present. I suggest you visit a physician to get adequately examine... Read Full »
What could be the cause of the generalized excessive sweating that I am facing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have generalized excessive sweating problem. Even in gym no one sweats like me. I sweat every where like my hands, arms, and back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your symptoms are suggestive of hyperhidrosis. Please provide information about age, duration of the problem, and medical history. Consult a dermatologist for medications. Read Full »
Does long term use of antiperspirants on face cause wrinkles?
Query: Hi doctor, I have facial hyperhidrosis, and I have been looking into products to combat this. I am currently using Neat 3B Face Saver Gel, a facial antiperspirant. I apply this before my moisturizer and makeup. I do notice a bit of difference. However, I would like it to be far more effective. Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperhidrosis can be treated in different ways. Use over-the-counter or prescription-strength antiperspirants that contain Aluminum. Medications called anticholinergics that affect the nerve signals to sweat glands. You may take them in pill form or apply them on your ... Read Full »
Are there treatment options for hyperhidrosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from hyperhidrosis and excessive sweating even if I walk a few steps for the past two to three years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperhidrosis can be because of several reasons, including anxiety, diabetes, thyroid disorders, some drugs, or sometimes without any apparent reason. Are you taking any medications? Is the hyperhidrosis localized on palms or soles or axillae or generalized? Get the ... Read Full »
A white patch has appeared on my daughter's hands and neck. How can I get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter is a bit chubby compared to other children of her age. She sweats a lot when playing, especially in summer. This has resulted in a white patch appearing on her hands and neck. What should I do to get rid of these patches? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears to be hyperhidrosis (abnormally excessive sweating). Some children tend to develop a fungal infection due to dampness. Just apply an antifungal cream, especially during the summer. Use Onabet (Sertaconazole) cream and apply it t... Read Full »
My palm sweats a lot. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My palm sweats a lot. Also my skin is too sensitive and gets tanned. How to get rid of it? Why there is a sudden growth of hair on my face? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern.You have palmar hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis may be idiopathic and primary, which means no cause can be rule out or secondary to other diseases such as metabolic disorders like endocrine diseases such as diabetes mellitus and hyperthyroidism. Diag... Read Full »