Body areas
Where do you sweat most?
Choose an area to see what may cause the sweating, what you can try, and when to get help.
- 01 · underarm sweating
Underarms
Antiperspirants applied to the skin, Qbrexza, Sofdra, Botox, miraDry, and Brella.
Read guide → - 02 · sweaty hands
Hands
A mild electrical-water treatment called iontophoresis and Botox may be considered earlier than they are for underarms.
Read guide → - 03 · sweaty feet
Feet
Iontophoresis is often an early option; Botox may be used for severe cases even though it is not specifically approved for feet.
Read guide → - 04 · face and scalp sweating
Face and scalp
Skin treatments must be used carefully here; an experienced specialist may also discuss Botox.
Read guide → - 05 · groin and skin-fold sweating
Groin and skin folds
Because several skin conditions can look similar, an in-person skin exam is often the best first step.
Read guide → - 06 · more than one body area
Several separate areas
A clinician may consider pills that reduce sweating when several body areas are affected.
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Mostly all-over or recently started
All-over sweating or sweating that started recently can have another cause. See a clinician before trying to treat the sweating itself.
When to get care →Sweating check
How does sweating affect you? Get clear next steps.
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