Hyperhidrosis can become a factor of social isolation when sufferers become afraid of exposing themselves to public situations. So even though it is not a psychological disorder it can be the starting point of one.

There are different variations of this condition. Some people suffer excessive sweating under the arms, while others tend to have it on their hands, neck, feet or face.

Most people sweat a lot when they feel under pressure. However you should not mistake this with hyperhidrosis. It is perfectly normal to sweat under some circumstances and it depends on a lot of variables, including the weather conditions and the state of mind.

So how can you determine if you actually suffer from hyperhidrosis? Well, first you should know that there are two main types of it.

Secondary: this is the type of excessive sweating that is caused by some other condition, such as diabetes or maybe even stress. If this is the case you should be treating your original condition, not the hyperhidrosis as this is just one symptom.

If you suffer from primary hyperhidrosis however, you should find an appropriate treatment. I personally recommend acupuncture. Acupuncture is a traditional chinese treatment on which needles are inserted at the right accupoints or meridians in the patient's body. This has proven to be an effective treatment for pain releaf and also for hyperhidrosis.

So if you suffer from hyperhidrosis and you are looking for an effective treatment you should at least give some consideration to acupuncture because it has helped many people to overcome their condition, resulting in a better and hassle free life style and improving people's social behavior.