Q Hyperhidrosis makes social life so uncomfortable. Is there any self-care I can start right away in daily life?
A The key points are wearing breathable natural-fiber clothing, cutting back on caffeine, alcohol, and spicy food, using sweat-absorbing pads, and managing stress. Keep your hands and feet clean with antibacterial soap to prevent secondary infection.
Detailed Answer
Choose clothing made of breathable natural fibers such as cotton or bamboo that allow sweat to evaporate well, and use sweat pads for the armpit area to reduce showing through. Cutting back on caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and spicy food right away makes a difference in the amount of sweat. If the hands and feet sweat a lot, maceration and secondary bacterial or fungal infection are likely, so it is important to dry completely after washing. Relaxation breathing techniques or simple meditation also help calm the sympathetic nervous system.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, along with formulas in the Okbyeongpung-san family that reinforce defensive Qi (wi-gi) to strengthen the skin's protective barrier, we emphasize adequate sleep, drinking lukewarm water, and regular meals as the foundation. Rather than forcibly trying to block sweating itself, the key is to create a lifestyle environment in which the overly sensitized autonomic nervous system can calm down.
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