In this video, Mr Usman Jaffer explains why some people get hyperhidrosis and the importance of knowing the difference. In some people, there may be an underlying cause such as a hormonal problem, while in others the cause may be unknown.

Professor Alun Davies gives an overview on hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), including its causes and effects.

In this video, Mr Usman Jaffer shares the different topical therapies available for hyperhidrosis, which is usually recommended as first-line therapy. This includes antiperspirants and topical agents with aluminium compounds. However, sometimes they may cause skin irritation but there are ways to reduce this.

Mr Usman Jaffer explains what the sympathetic nervous system is in relation to the entire nervous system and its subdivisions. He also discusses how the sympathetic nervous system is linked to hyperhidrosis.

Professor Alun Davies discusses the surgical options for treating hyperhidrosis, including endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), and its complications and outcomes.

In this video, Mr Usman Jaffer shares the different topical therapies available for hyperhidrosis, which is usually recommended as first-line therapy. This includes antiperspirants and topical agents with aluminium compounds. However, sometimes they may cause skin irritation but there are ways to reduce this.

This video by Mr Usman Jaffer is about the drugs available to treat hyperhidrosis. Anticholinergic drugs block hormones which transmit signals across the nerves supplying the sweat gland, thus reducing sweating. Some potential issues are other anticholinergic effects in different parts of the body, including constipation, double vision, dry mouth, etc. This limits its usefulness in patients but as with all treatments and therapies, the best option depends on the individual.

Mr Usman Jaffer discusses both sympathectomy and Botox in the context of treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis. Sympathectomy is a highly effective procedure but there is a risk of compensatory sweating, i.e. excessive sweating in other body parts. This procedure is often more beneficial in those with more severe symptoms. Botox is also a very effective treatment but may need to be repeated, sometimes as often as every 3-6 months. Furthermore, Botox injections can be painful and may weaken or paralyse small muscles in the hand. A third option is tap water iontophoresis, which is effective but requires multiple treatments. Therefore, this option may have lower compliance but is worth considering.

Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively.

Professor Alun Davies discusses the different treatment options for excessive sweating, starting with the least invasive options.

This video explains how Botox can be used for excessive sweating and its outcomes.

In this short video, Mr Usman Jaffer gives a background on sympathectomy, explains the symptoms which can be treated by sympathectomy and what the procedure involves.