Hyperhidrosis Treatment

Hyperhidrosis Treatment in Terre Haute

Sweating is normal. Living in fear of it isn't. If excessive sweating is interfering with your daily life, it's time to get answers — and real relief. At Biltmore Dermatology, we understand that hyperhidrosis is more than just a nuisance. It can affect your work, relationships, confidence, and comfort every single day.

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating beyond what your body needs to regulate temperature. This can happen in specific areas like the hands, feet, underarms, and face — or sometimes across larger areas of the body.

Unlike normal sweating triggered by heat or exercise, hyperhidrosis often strikes without warning, even in cool conditions or at rest.

Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis

• Excessive, uncontrollable sweating
• Visible sweat even in cool temperatures
• Wet clothing, socks, or shoes
• Slippery or clammy hands that interfere with daily tasks
• Emotional distress or anxiety around sweating
• Avoidance of certain clothing, handshakes, or public situations

If you find yourself planning your wardrobe, activities, or social life around sweating — it's time to get evaluated.

Causes of Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis can be primary (with no underlying disease) or secondary (caused by another medical condition).

• Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis — most common; affects specific areas like hands, feet, and underarms; usually begins in childhood or adolescence
• Secondary Generalized Hyperhidrosis — excessive sweating triggered by underlying conditions such as thyroid problems, diabetes, menopause, infections, or certain medications

At Biltmore Dermatology, we carefully evaluate your history and symptoms to determine the cause — because proper treatment depends on understanding the root.

How We Treat Hyperhidrosis at Biltmore Dermatology

Every case of hyperhidrosis is different — which is why your care plan will be customized based on severity, location, and impact on your daily life.

Treatment options may include:

• Prescription-strength topical treatments (stronger than over-the-counter antiperspirants)
• Oral medications to calm sweat gland overactivity
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for targeted areas (especially underarms, hands, and feet)
• Iontophoresis therapy (electrical stimulation treatments for hands and feet)
• Evaluation for underlying causes if secondary hyperhidrosis is suspected

Our goal is to find the least invasive, most effective treatment for your life — not just hand you a prescription and hope for the best.

Living with Hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating doesn't just cause physical discomfort. It can lead to:

• Avoidance of social interaction
• Difficulty in professional settings (handshakes, meetings)
• Daily stress about odor, visible stains, or discomfort
• Isolation, embarrassment, and loss of self-confidence

Hyperhidrosis isn't "sweating too much" — it's living under pressure every day.

You don't have to live that way. You deserve real solutions that fit your life, your skin, and your goals.

Why Choose Biltmore Dermatology?

• 24+ years of dermatology experience
• Board-certified dermatology provider Ryan T. Patterson, NP-C, DCNP
• Personalized treatment plans — no one-size-fits-all protocols
• Compassionate care for skin conditions that affect quality of life, not just appearance
• Trusted by patients across Terre Haute, Vincennes, and surrounding Indiana communities

We listen. We diagnose. We treat — and we keep working until your skin is working for you, not against you.

Take Control of Hyperhidrosis

You don't have to manage your life around sweating anymore. You can take control — with the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and the right team behind you.

No referral is needed. Walk in today. Stay for the care and expertise.

Come for answers. Come for relief. Come for the care.

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