Q How often should I visit for Korean medicine treatment of hyperhidrosis, and how long does treatment take?
A Korean medicine treatment for hyperhidrosis initially involves weekly acupuncture 1–2 times per week combined with herbal medicine for 2–4 weeks, then extends to once every 2 weeks as symptoms stabilize. Herbal medicine is usually prescribed in 1–2 month units, with a target period of 3–6 months for fundamental constitutional improvement treatment. The duration can vary depending on individual constitution, cause of sweating, and living environment.
Detailed Answer
The Korean medicine treatment schedule for hyperhidrosis is broadly divided into an acute phase (initial intensive) and a maintenance phase. In the acute phase, acupuncture 1–2 times per week and herbal medicine for 2–4 weeks are conducted together to quickly regulate sympathetic nerve excitation. After 3–4 weeks, when sweating decreases, the interval between visits is extended to 2 weeks to 1 month, and the formula transitions to a constitutional improvement prescription.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
After physiognomy medicine constitutional identification, the gallbladder type hyperhidrosis focuses on suppressing heart fire (心火) and heat-clearing formulas, and the bladder type hyperhidrosis focuses on strengthening spleen and stomach function and removing water-dampness, so treatment duration may differ by constitution. When stress is the main factor, combining meditation and breathing training tends to shorten the treatment duration. Patients in Dong-gu, Incheon can make an appointment for a 60-minute initial consultation including constitutional counseling on their first visit to establish an optimal prescription plan.
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