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Definition

Diaphoresis is a medical term for perspiration or sweating. The term usually refers to unusually heavy perspiration.

Hyperhidrosis pertains to sweating excessively and unpredictably, usually as a result of overactive sweat glands.

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Additional Information

In July of 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) approved the use of Botox (botulism toxin) to treat severe underarm sweating. Botox is a prescription-only medication that is injected into the affected areas. It should only be used after your physician has ruled out other potential causes of the problem (such as hyperthyroidism; see the Medline link below) and treatments. Botox has since been used as a cosmetic that works by paralyzing facial muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Some hazardous chemicals can cause excessive sweating. A classic example is metal fume fever caused by exposure to welding fumes.

Books Available

• "A Hyperhidrosis Survivor's Story: From Self-Help to Real Solutions", Paperback, 59 pages, 2019. Estimated price $4.15. Info and/or order.
• "Excessive Sweating: Discover How to Stop Sweating So Much ~ An Essential Guide to Quickly Defeating Profuse and Excessive Sweating", Paperback, 60 pages, 2015. Estimated price $9.99. Info and/or order.
• "Help! I'm sweating! Causes, Phenomena, Therapies", Paperback, 174 pages, 2006. Estimated price $22.50. Info and/or order.
• "Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know", Paperback, 624 pages, 2005. Estimated price $11.89. Info and/or order.

SDS Relevance

Diaphoresis can appear in Section 11 (toxicological information) of a material's Safety Data Sheet, although most sheets will use the layman's term, sweating. Hyperhidrosis rarely, if ever, appears on an SDS.

Unusually heavy sweating could be from working in a hot environment or it could be a symptom of exposure to certain toxic chemicals. Additional symptoms such as palpitation, vertigo, prostration, or a general feeling of being unwell may or may not accompany your sweating. Either way, take a break and get some fresh air. If the symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Further Reading

• "Hyperhidrosis: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Management 1st ed", Hardcover, 2018, 299 pages. Estimated price $59.99. Info and/or order.
• The FDA has a Medication Guide for Botox.
• The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Medline has an extensive entry on sweating as well as Hyperhidrosis that discusses other physical causes and more.
• Hyperhidrosis at the Mayo Clinic.
• Possible Causes Of The Symptom Diaphoresis and treatments at RO Health Guide.
• International Hyperhidrosis Society claims to be the only global non-profit organization dedicated entirely to improving the lives of those affected by it.
• Understanding Diaphoresis at Healthline.
• Diaphoresis: What causes excessive sweating? at MedicalNewsToday.
• Botox Approval History at Drugs.com.

See also: dermal

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