{"id":2965,"date":"2026-09-28T00:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T00:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/?p=2965"},"modified":"2026-10-05T03:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:20:27","slug":"excessive-sweating-body-odor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/pa\/medical-dermatology\/excessive-sweating-body-odor\/","title":{"rendered":"Excessive Sweating & Body Odor (Hyperhidrosis & Bromhidrosis)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sweat-soaked clothing, damp hands, or body odor that persists despite daily care can interfere with work, relationships, and confidence. We treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)<\/strong> and bromhidrosis (persistent body odor)<\/strong>, with care tailored to your symptoms and daily routine.<\/p>\n

Excessive Sweating & Body Odor<\/h2>\n

Hyperhidrosis causes sweating beyond what your body needs to stay cool. It may affect the underarms, hands, feet, face, or scalp\u2014even without heat or exercise. Body odor develops when skin bacteria break down sweat and other material on the skin. The two concerns may occur together, but persistent odor does not necessarily mean excessive sweating or poor hygiene.<\/p>\n

We review your symptoms, medications, and previous treatments, then examine the affected skin. This helps identify contributing factors such as irritation, erythrasma<\/a>, or pitted keratolysis<\/a>, a bacterial condition that can cause foot odor. New or widespread sweating, night sweats, or a sudden change in odor may need additional evaluation.<\/p>\n

Treatment Options<\/h2>\n

The goal is better control of sweating and odor with a plan you can comfortably maintain. Options include:<\/p>\n