Hyperhidrosis Doesn’t Treat Itself

Raising Awareness Among Healthcare Providers Because, When a Clinician Understands Excessive Sweating, It Makes All the Difference

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great hyperhidrosis care requires great partnerships with healthcare providers who understand the serious impacts of excessive sweating.

As part of Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month, the International Hyperhidrosis Society is running clinical-facing advertisements and public service announcements in medical professional publications during the month of November.

Who will be learning about the importance of quality hyperhidrosis diagnosis and treatment?

How can the public help? By telling all the healthcare providers they come in contact with about Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month and the International Hyperhidrosis Society.

The International Hyperhidrosis Society thanks all the wonderful clinicians who already stay up-to-date in hyperhidrosis best practices through the Society’s HCP website, continuing education, and research library, and who register with IHhS’ Physician Finder. 

Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month is made possible by individual donors and by unrestricted grants from the makers of Certain Dri, from Dermira and from the makers of miraDry.

For additional information, contact Christine Fleckenstein at Christine@SweatHelp.org. 

About Hyperhidrosis & the International Hyperhidrosis Society

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that affects approximately 4.8% of the population. It results in extreme, uncontrollable sweating and:

• Is associated with much higher rates of anxiety & depression

• Has negative quality-of-life impacts equal to or greater than severe acne & psoriasis

• Increases risk of skin infections by 300%

Yet, only 1 in 4 hyperhidrosis sufferers is ever diagnosed, and far fewer are cared for effectively with best practices.

The International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS) was founded in 2003 by a team of physicians respected worldwide for work in hyperhidrosis research and treatment and by dedicated advocates. IHhS’ mission focuses on reducing the symptoms, anxiety and social stigma associated with excessive sweating through improvements in hyperhidrosis awareness, education, research, and advocacy. Learn more at www.SweatHelp.org.