Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is classified into two types. Primary hyperhidrosis has no identifiable underlying medical cause and is believed to result from overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the sweat glands. It typically begins during childhood or adolescence and tends to affect specific areas symmetrically (both underarms, both palms, etc.). There is a strong genetic component, with the condition often running in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or medication and usually produces more generalised sweating. Conditions that can cause secondary hyperhidrosis include thyroid disorders, diabetes, menopause, anxiety disorders, infections, and certain medications. If you have recently developed generalised excessive sweating, it is important to have the underlying cause investigated by your GP before seeking aesthetic treatment.

Clinical-strength antiperspirants can provide some relief for mild hyperhidrosis, but they are often insufficient for moderate to severe cases and can cause skin irritation. That is why persistent sweating is worth assessing in person: at Feonix Aesthetics we look at the pattern and severity of your sweating and rule out secondary causes before recommending anything. If a prescription-only treatment may be appropriate, this will be discussed and assessed by an appropriately qualified prescriber before anything is prescribed. If excessive sweating is controlling your life, book a consultation at our Coventry clinic.

The impact of hyperhidrosis on quality of life is often severely underestimated by those who have not experienced it. Excessive underarm sweating can soak through clothing within minutes, creating visible wet patches that are embarrassing and limit clothing choices. Many sufferers wear only dark or patterned clothing to hide the sweat marks and may carry spare shirts. Excessive hand sweating can make handshakes uncomfortable, interfere with work tasks, and make handling objects, pens, or devices difficult. The condition can cause significant social anxiety, professional embarrassment, and emotional distress. Many people with hyperhidrosis describe feeling that the condition controls their life. Many clients from Coventry and Warwickshire who come to Feonix Aesthetics are relieved simply to have the condition taken seriously and assessed properly.

Hyperhidrosis is more common than many people realise, affecting approximately three to five percent of the population. Primary hyperhidrosis typically begins in childhood or adolescence and affects both men and women equally. It has a strong genetic component, with about 30 to 50 percent of sufferers having a family member with the same condition. Secondary hyperhidrosis can begin at any age and is associated with the underlying triggering condition. Despite its prevalence, hyperhidrosis is significantly underdiagnosed because many sufferers are too embarrassed to seek help or do not realise that effective treatments exist.

Every excessive sweating plan at Feonix Aesthetics starts with a consultation at our Coventry clinic, where we confirm the pattern of your sweating (underarms, palms, soles or face), how much it affects daily life, and your medical history. If a prescription-only treatment may be appropriate, this will be discussed and assessed by an appropriately qualified prescriber before anything is prescribed. You leave with an honest explanation of your options, including doing nothing.

If your sweating is more generalised, or started recently alongside other new symptoms, we will advise you to see your GP so that any underlying cause can be investigated first. Secondary hyperhidrosis needs the cause addressing, not just the sweating.

Alongside any clinical option, practical measures still matter: clinical-strength antiperspirants applied at night to dry skin, breathable clothing and fabrics, and managing caffeine, alcohol and stress. We will discuss how these fit into your plan.

How long any improvement lasts depends on the approach and on you. We will explain realistically what each option can and cannot do at your consultation, so you can decide what is right for you.

Hyperhidrosis has two categories. Primary hyperhidrosis (idiopathic) has no identifiable underlying cause — it's believed to result from overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system controlling the sweat glands. It typically starts in childhood or adolescence, affects specific areas symmetrically, and often runs in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis has an underlying medical cause — thyroid disorders, diabetes, menopause, infections, anxiety disorders or medications — and usually causes more generalised sweating. If you've developed excessive sweating recently as an adult with other new symptoms, GP investigation should precede aesthetic treatment.

Clinical-strength antiperspirants with aluminium chloride (applied at night to dry skin) can significantly reduce axillary sweating. Breathable clothing, managed caffeine and alcohol intake, and stress reduction all help. Sweat shields, undershirts and specific fabrics manage the practical impact. What lifestyle measures cannot do is reliably resolve moderate-to-severe hyperhidrosis — the sympathetic overactivity driving it isn't addressed by surface treatments. For persistent hyperhidrosis affecting daily function, the next step is an assessment at our Coventry clinic. If a prescription-only treatment may be appropriate, this will be discussed and assessed by an appropriately qualified prescriber before anything is prescribed.

It depends on the type of hyperhidrosis, where it occurs and how severe it is, so it starts with a consultation at our Coventry clinic, where we confirm the pattern and rule out secondary causes. Options can include clinical-strength antiperspirants and practical measures, advice to see your GP where an underlying cause needs investigating, and — where clinically appropriate — prescription treatments. If a prescription-only treatment may be appropriate, this will be discussed and assessed by an appropriately qualified prescriber before anything is prescribed. You'll get honest advice about what is likely to help.

That depends on the cause of your sweating and the option chosen. Clinical-strength antiperspirants usually need regular use over several nights to make a difference, and secondary hyperhidrosis improves as the underlying cause is addressed. We will explain the realistic timeline for your plan at the consultation.

Start with a consultation at our Coventry clinic (15 Little Park Street). At your consultation, we confirm the hyperhidrosis pattern, rule out secondary causes, and talk you through your options. Clients travelling from across Warwickshire or further afield are welcome — consultations take place at our Coventry clinic. The consultation is £50, held as credit for 12 months against any treatment or product; any treatment, and its cost, is only discussed once the assessment confirms it is suitable for you.