Chronic cases of extreme sweating, or medically known as hyperhidrosis, will require treatment from an experienced medical professional. You’ll find our information about hyperhidrosis helpful in understanding your needs and the right treatment for your condition.

Before scouting for a hyperhidrosis doctor, you’ll need to assess first the severity of your problem. If you’ve tried a hyperhidrosis treatment in the past, determine if it’s the right one for you. Your honest self-assessment should give you an idea of the type of doctor you’d prefer to see.

Our Physician Finder database will help you locate a competent physician to help you with your condition. Physicians listed in the database all specialize in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. Their names and contact information are provided for your easy access. The database also highlights those who are abreast with the latest research in the field, plus, the most promising and new treatments available.

Before that first appointment with your physician, plan a most fruitful consultation. Below are some of our practical tips:

1. Be open. Your doctor will best understand the seriousness of your condition if you can be honest about how hyperhidrosis has affected you, not only physiologically, but also socially and emotionally. Talk to your doctor and your relationship is off to a good start!

2. Enroll in clinical trials. Treatments are free of charge, and, other than “shopping” for the best options available, you’ll find satisfaction in knowing that you help further the cause of scientific research. Be ready to discuss with the physician your experience and the effect the treatment had on you.

3. Plan your visits. When you have to go to a general practitioner for instance, the physician, being a family doctor, may not have enough time to address in detail your special concerns. It helps to prepare the most essential questions in advance, so you don’t miss out on important details that you need to ask from your physician.

4. Assess the severity of your condition. It should help you decide in choosing a physician best suited to address your needs. Remember, hyperhidrosis is not just a physiological condition. If for instance, your social relationships have waned, that even your self-esteem is greatly affected, needless to say, you’ll need a more sensitive doctor. Also, in case surgical treatment has been decided as the best option, your doctor should also be sensible enough to prepare you psychologically before the procedure.

In the event that you’ve finally decided to choose a surgical treatment over other conservative treatments available for hyperhidrosis, it’s best to consider a surgeon who specializes in hyperhydrosis cases. Online, you’ll find surgeons in your area that specialize in hyperhidrosis. It’s important to find a surgeon who is experienced enough in handling chronic hyperhidrosis and its treatment. A good success rate is a big plus.

As a final note, your first meeting with the surgeon should be a good chance for you to get a good sense of his professional experience and personal sensibility. Your gut feeling should tell you if he’s the right one.