Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can range from mild to severe. It can be a slight nuisance, or a condition that is embarrassing and interferes with work and social interactions.

At UChicago Medicine, our highly experienced providers offer a variety of treatment options to alleviate unpleasant symptoms and help you to gain confidence.

 Sweaty hands with hyperhidrosis

Why Choose Us

At UChicago Medicine, our multidisciplinary team has the knowledge and skills to provide the most appropriate treatment for your hyperhidrosis. As an academic medical center, we offer a broader range of both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options than you will find at most clinics and spas.

If you are interested in being treated for excessive focal sweating, you can schedule an initial video visit with our team so we can understand your goals and suggest the best options for you.

Surgical Treatments

Our thoracic surgery team includes nationally recognized experts with extensive experience in thoracoscopic techniques. They have performed hundreds of thoracoscopic sympathotomy procedures for hyperhidrosis with excellent results.

Nonsurgical Treatments

The following nonsurgical options are also available at UChicago Medicine:

Hyperhidrosis - Frequently Asked Questions

Non-surgical Therapies - Frequently Asked Questions

Other nonsurgical options, primarily topical and oral medications, are available through dermatology.

Thermal Underarm Treatment (miraDry®) - Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture Therapy for Sweating - Frequently Asked Questions

Surgical Therapy - Frequently Asked Questions

How to Stop Sweating So Much

UChicago Medicine thoracic surgeon Mark Ferguson, MD talks about the causes and treatment options for hyperhidrosis. 

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If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

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