Excessive sweating in several body areas

When another cause may need to be checked

• Sweating in several clear areas is different from sweating across most of the body.
• See a clinician if the sweating began suddenly, happens at night, covers most of your body, or comes with fever or weight loss.

Common patterns and symptoms

• • Sweating on both sides in two or more areas, such as underarms and hands
• • A pattern that began in adolescence or early adulthood
• • Sweating that stops during sleep in every affected area
• • More time spent treating each area

One treatment or several

Qbrexza and Sofdra treat underarms. Iontophoresis treats hands and feet. Botox treats one area at a time. Glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin are pills that may help several areas, but they can cause dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, trouble urinating, or thinking problems in older adults.

Treating each area

Using a different treatment for each area can avoid pill side effects. It can also take more time and more clinic visits. The best fit depends on which areas bother you most.

What this is not

Sweating across most of the body, sweating at night, or sweating with fever or weight loss may have another cause. See a clinician before treating the sweat.

Where to start

Use the sweating check, then read the guide for each body area. The glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin pages explain the two common pill options.

Treatment options for this type of sweating

Frequently asked

Should I take a pill for sweating in several areas?

A pill can help several areas at once, but side effects are common. A clinician can help weigh that tradeoff against treating each area on its own.

Can I do iontophoresis and use Qbrexza at the same time?

They are sometimes used together because they treat different body areas. Ask a clinician to check whether the combination is safe for you.

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