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Itchy Armpits – Causes and Symptoms

Written by Jan Modric in January 26th, 2009   Under: Current Health Articles, Skin, Hair, Nails   Tags: , , , ,    

1. Non-Regular Washing

Sweat and dirt, mixed together and broken down by bacteria that normally live on the skin, is the main cause of itchy skin. Regular washing helps. 

2. Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

A cause of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is not certain. Excessive sweating may appear only in the armpits or also on the face, hands or feet.
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Causes and Treatment of Palmar Hyperhidrosis – Sweaty Palms/Hands

Written by Dr. Greg in December 16th, 2008   Under: Current Health Articles, Neurological Diseases, Skin, Hair, Nails   Tags: , , , , ,    

What is Palmar Hyperhidrosis?

Sweaty palms, medical term palmar hyperhidrosis, refers to profuse perspiration (excessive sweating) of the palms. Palmar hyperhidrosis is one form of focal hyperhidrosis, meaning profuse perspiration affecting one area of the body. Sweaty palms may be accompanied by profuse perspiration of the feet, forehead, ckeeks, armpits (axillae) or be part of general hyperhidrosis (profuse perspiration throughout the body). Hyperhidrosis refers to profuse perspiration beyond the body’s thermoregulatory (temperature control) needs. A Greek term for hyperhidrosis is diaphoresis.


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