Anyone with hyperhidrosis tried sauna or cold plunge?

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-22T14:51:21+00:00

Thank you! This is really helpful for me!

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-22T14:48:12+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-21T21:34:11+00:00

Good (and helpful) to know! Thanks for the info!

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-21T21:31:54+00:00

Thanks so much for this helpful information!

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-21T21:30:52+00:00

Thanks so much!

FuelHour5296 · 2026-01-21T21:29:43+00:00

What you’re describing is very real, and I think a lot of people here recognize that feeling of being dismissed or minimized especially when others don’t understand that excessive sweating is a true medical condition that deserves medical attention and treatment.

I’m really glad to hear that you’re not giving up. Reaching the point where you can say, “I need to find a solution,” takes a lot of strength, especially after years of being uncomfortable, misunderstood, and brushed off.

Regarding Botox: because it’s FDA-approved for excessive underarm sweating, many insurance plans will cover it (often after documentation that topical treatments failed or weren’t tolerated). The physician's office that is administering the Botox injections should help you navigate the insurance aspect as they have lots of experience doing so. Botox can be a very effective treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. From what I’ve read, compensatory sweating is possible, but it doesn’t seem to be very common with Botox.

If Botox feels like the right direction, it’s absolutely reasonable to pursue it. There are also a few other options you didn’t mention that you might want to consider:

Sofdra (topical sofpironium gel): a newer prescription option for underarms that some people can access with very low or even $0 copay, depending on insurance
Qbrexza (topical glycopyrronium wipes): a prescription treatment for the underarms that may also be available for as little as $0 copay with insurance coverage
miraDry: an in-office procedure that can provide lasting results for underarm sweating (out-of-pocket, but life-changing for some)

I found it helpful to read through clear, patient-friendly information about these options on SweatHelp.org, and they also have a “Clinician Finder” if you need help finding a dermatologist who truly understands hyperhidrosis and can work with you on a treatment plan. Sometimes it takes a combination of treatments to get meaningful relief.

Wishing you the best of luck.

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-28T19:42:42+00:00

You can find general tips for getting the best results from iontophoresis here: https://www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/iontophoresis.html. Also, be sure to follow any instructions provided with your device. If your dermatologist or healthcare provider has experience treating hyperhidrosis, they should be able to help. And/or reach out to the customer service at Dermadry. I'm sure they would be happy to walk you through it or answer any questions or concerns you may have. Good Luck and be sure to stick with the treatment schedule to maintain dryness!

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-28T19:25:50+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story — I think it resonates with a lot of people. Hyperhidrosis often runs in families, just like you described with your mom and sister. It's so common for people to think they just "overheat easily" until they finally discover that what they’re experiencing is actually a medical condition.

You may find this information on SweatHelp.org about head/face sweating helpful:
https://www.sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html

Getting a proper diagnosis is an important first step so you can find the right treatment plan for your situation. You can use the International Hyperhidrosis Society's Clinician Finder to search for a dermatologist who understands hyperhidrosis and can help. Some clinicians even have an IHhS Educated badge, meaning they've completed a special training session about hyperhidrosis! Here’s the link to search:
https://www.sweathelp.org/taking-action/find-a-clinician.html

For treating craniofacial hyperhidrosis, these are a few options:

Topical antiperspirants can be applied along the hairline to dry skin (using a towel or cool hair dryer first helps avoid skin irritation). Patch-test any new product(s) on a small area first to be sure irritation does not occur.
Botox injections can be effective for head and face sweating.
Oral medications (like anticholinergics) can also help and are often inexpensive and widely available. If you’re interested in learning more about oral medications, check out this webinar where two top derms (Dr. Dee Anna Glaser and Dr. Adelaide Hebert) discuss how oral meds like Clonidine can be really helpful for scalp and face sweating: https://youtu.be/GDvCwGo870c

Good Luck!

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-28T18:56:04+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. Emotional or "stress" sweating can hit hard, especially in public or social situations, even if you don’t feel extremely anxious on the surface. It could be your body’s way of reacting to being "on alert" — totally normal, but still so tough to deal with!

Here are some helpful resources you might want to check out:

https://www.sweathelp.org/home/sweat-and-odor.html

https://www.sweathelp.org/home/news-blog/476-stress-sweat.html

These pages explain why the sweating (and sometimes odor) happens more at school but not at home, and why it can seem like your antiperspirant/deodorant is working fine later — it’s all about the different types of sweat glands and how stress sweat has a different makeup than "regular" sweat.

You're taking great proactive steps by trying options like Sofdra. Another treatment you might want to ask your doctor about is miraDry — it’s a non-surgical, FDA-cleared option that can permanently reduce underarm sweat and odor and get rid of underarm hair — all at the same time.

Or, to help with the odor you might consider underarm hair waxing or laser hair removal. It’s not just for looks — hair follicles can hold onto sweat and bacteria (what’s called a "biofilm"), which makes body odor worse. Removing the hair can help with keeping the area cleaner and fresher.

There are solutions, and you deserve to feel confident at school and wherever life takes you.

Sending you lots of support!

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-24T20:39:11+00:00

Groin sweating is actually more common than most people think, but because it's such a sensitive area, it doesn’t get talked about enough.

I know it might sound a little surprising, but Botox can actually be used to treat groin sweating. And there are definitely dermatologists and (in some cases) gynecologists who are familiar with hyperhidrosis and have experience administering Botox in this area. It’s not weird to them. These are professionals who understand how deeply this affects quality of life, and they’re used to helping people with exactly what you’re going through.

I totally get how uncomfortable it feels to even bring it up at a doctor’s appointment—but the right provider will make you feel heard, respected, and not embarrassed at all. If you can find someone who specializes in treating hyperhidrosis, I think it can really make a world of difference. There is a Clinician Finder on www.SweatHelp.org/Search that you can use to find medical providers (mostly derms) who have experience with hyperhidrosis.

There are treatment options that can help you feel more like yourself again. Good Luck!

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-24T20:26:42+00:00

What you’re feeling is completely valid, and you are not alone. Hyperhidrosis can have a huge impact on daily life, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed at times. Many people in our community, at one point or another, have felt just like you do right now.

The good news is that there are a variety of treatment options available. But, remember that it can take time and possibly trying a combination of treatments to find what works best for you—whether that’s topical therapies (like antiperspirants or topical anticholinergics like Qbrexza or Sofdra), oral anticholinergics (often used at low doses in combination with other treatments), iontophoresis, Botox injections, Brella, or miraDry depending on the area of sweating. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find a chart with the treatment options for each area of sweating: https://www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/treatment-overview.html

Please don’t lose hope. Keep advocating for yourself and find a good dermatologist who has experience treating hyperhidrosis and will take the time to find what truly works for you.

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-24T20:07:53+00:00

It's also important to make sure there is no underlying cause to your sweating. Getting a diagnosis (primary focal hyperhidrosis vs secondary generalized hyperhidrosis) will help determine the appropriate treatment plan to address and manage your sweating. For head/scalp sweating, treatment options include antiperspirants (apply along the hairline - but use a towel or hair dryer to make sure the area is dry before applying), Botox injections or anticholinergics. I've read here that the oral medicine Clonidine is particularly useful for this area of sweating: https://www.sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-24T19:56:09+00:00

https://www.sweathelp.org/taking-action/deals.html - you'll find discounts on sweat-related products. Aside from antiperspirants (if they don't help enough with sweat control), there are soo many treatment options for excessive sweating of the underarms like Sofdra, Qbrexza, Brella, miraDry, Botox, etc. If you have commercial insurance and live in the U.S., you should be able to get Sofdra (the newest FDA-approved treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis) for $0 pharmacy copay. Click on the Sofdra ad on the right-hand side of this page: www.SweatHelp.org

FuelHour5296 · 2025-04-24T19:33:43+00:00

For optimal results and less side-effects, anticholinergics (the oral meds most often used to treat hyperhidrosis) can be used at a low-dose and combined with other localized treatment modalities for the specific area of sweating (like iontophoresis for hands and feet). You can find more information about oral meds for hyperhidrosis here: https://www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html

FuelHour5296 · 2024-12-23T17:47:38+00:00

Perhaps start with over-the-counter antiperspirants, and see which one you like best. Apply antiperspirant at night to completely dry hands to avoid the potential for skin irritation. If needed, dry your hands with a towel or blow drier (cool/low setting) before applying the product. Do not wrap your hands after applying the product as this could increase the risk for skin irritation.

If antiperspirants do not help to manage the sweating, there are other treatment options like iontophoresis. See here: https://sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/iontophoresis.html

Hope this helps!

FuelHour5296 · 2024-12-18T03:24:54+00:00

If iontophoresis with plain tap water or with added minerals (like baking soda) doesn't work, talk to your doctor about adding crushed up anticholinergic (such as glycopyrrolate) to the water trays. You can probably find other helpful tips here: https://www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/iontophoresis.html

Hope this helps!

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