You're invited to join us for a special volunteer hour at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, December 5th, from 3–4 PM PST. This event is hosted by Hyperhidrosis for Children Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and supporting children affected by palmar hyperhidrosis, a genetic condition that causes excessive sweating of the palms.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is unusually immoderate sweating unrelated to your environment or your levels of exercise. Your body's sweat glands may overreact to some stimuli and can cause excessive sweating. Although there are many remedies and short-term solutions for Hyperhidrosis, there is not a definitive cure.
WHAT WE DO
Our areas of focus
Education
Our vision is to ultimately foster the education of Hyperhidrosis for all. We strive to provide useful information and resources to help you understand risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.
Clinical and Laboratory-based Research Funding
Our focus includes directly funding institutions that perform research on Hyperhidrosis. Through your funding, you will accelerate the research processes at these institutions and possibly relieve millions of stress and anxiety.
Encouragement
Part of our mission includes promoting confidence and serenity for those suffering from Hyperhidrosis. We strive to help you be expressive and free from anxiety.
Treatment and Long Term Care
Finally, our objective is to minimize the daily effects Hyperhidrosis. Your participation and engagement in each of these steps will unequivocally uncover the underlying causes of Hyperhidrosis and promote public awareness of the disease.
Our Story
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating mainly in the palms, feet, and armpits unrelated to the environment or exercise. Although there are some remedies and short-term solutions for Hyperhidrosis, there is no definitive cure for young children. As individuals affected with Hyperhidrosis from a young age, we understand it disrupts a child's day-to-day activities, contributes to social anxiety, and affects mental health.
Research in Hyperhidrosis is a complex issue. Hyperhidrosis only affects 1% of the world's population and isn't as large of a priority for research as other diseases.
Hyperhidrosis For Children was founded in June 2021 with the intention to create an online community to educate, encourage, and support young children and their parents diagnosed with this condition.
HOW WE HELP
Current Projects, Information, and Resources
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship 2024
Hi y'all! Here is a video of my submission for the Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship. Hope you enjoy!
The Role of Insurers in Hyperhidrosis Treatment: A Critical Perspective by Dr. Rafael Reisfeld
In the ongoing discourse surrounding hyperhidrosis treatment, a compelling letter by Dr. Rafael Reisfeld highlights the often overlooked yet critical role insurers play in determining the course of treatment. This letter, published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, sheds light on the tensions between medical professionals, patients, and insurance...
This article by Mattias Henning et al. provides an in-depth review of the latest advancements in hyperhidrosis treatments. It explores conventional and emerging therapies, offering valuable insights into effective management strategies for excessive sweating. The authors present a comprehensive overview of various options, from topical treatments...