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Our Hyperhidrosis Medical Education Creates Champions
We arrived at some happy conclusions at the close of the IHHS's medical education seminar in Atlanta this June. Yes, these sessions have an immediate impact on the seminar attendees-- this shared opportunity to give and receive top-of-the-line hyperhidrosis care leaves doctors and other healthcare professionals excited to put all they've learned into practice; patient volunteers, who've received Botox injections or tried iontophoresis for the first time under the direction of one of our expert dermatologists, have a new lease on dryness.
But more important is the wider impact of these seminars. When seminar attendees take their new expertise out into the real world of the hyperhidrosis sufferer, more people receive hyperhidrosis care from healthcare professionals who have received top of the line training in the latest and best hyperhidrosis treatments.
It's important to keep in mind that treatments for excessive sweating are most successful when they are done by a healthcare professional who has received specialized training. Browse our Physician Finder to locate a doctor in your area who treats hyperhidrosis; those with a star by their names have been specially trained at one of IHHS's educational seminars.
The IHHS has been offering these dynamic teaching and training sessions for a number of years. We continue to keep the format of these events fluid so that each year we can adjust our offerings in order to bring medical professionals the state-of-the-art in hyperhidrosis care.
Again this year we received great reviews and stellar feedback from the attendees. Every year, we are impressed with the large number of healthcare providers who leave these sessions with a plan of action to offer more and better treatment options to their hyperhidrosis patients. This immediate cause and effect certainly reinforces the importance of offering these unique seminars.
Many of the healthcare professionals who attended these sessions also indicated that they were planning to make a concerted outreach to more patients with excessive sweating. One doctor said that she will be "purchasing an iontophoresis machine for in-office treatments." Another said he would be offering more Botox with "improved injection techniques and improved pain control." One dermatologist said that the seminar had taught him to "better incorporate his office staff in order to more efficiently treat hyperhidrosis patients."
Some of the most heartfelt and appreciative comments came from the hyperhidrosis patients who volunteer for treatment at these events.
Here's what Amanda, who attended the Atlanta session said:
"I wanted to write you to thank you for putting together an amazing seminar in Atlanta. I am so happy to finally have found treatment and relief for my axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis after so many years! My mother tells my I have been suffering from this since I was about 10; that's 15 years that I have been living with this frustrating and debilitating condition. School and work have been embarrassing in the past and I am now much more confident! I only wish more people knew about hyperhidrosis and its negative effect on the people suffering with it!"
And this from Robert, also from the Atlanta session:
"I always look forward to the IHHS seminars, as treatment with Botox for my cranial/facial area is not covered by my insurance. I so appreciate the free injections I receive at the seminar, in exchange for taking part in the training sessions. Otherwise, I could not afford the Botox treatment… I hope that the IHHS will continue to offer these seminars and that sponsors, like Allergan, will continue to take part; this is a lifeline for so many of us who have nowhere else to turn to for treatment."
Lisa Pieretti, Executive Director of the IHHS, says that the strong review and sellout crowds for these educational sessions justify their place in the IHHS educational calendar.
"The high attendance at these events is extremely encouraging from the standpoint of the future quality of hyperhidrosis care; and strong reviews from attendees seem to beget bigger crowds every year. This, in turn, reinforces the importance of these events and helps us garner the sponsorship dollars necessary to continue offering them. Each year we must attract
sponsors for these events; strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth help us make the point."
Medical professionals: keep an eye out for the announcement of our next hyperhidrosis teaching and training seminar and join us in our quest to bring outstanding hyperhidrosis care to all who suffer with excessive sweating. Sign up to be on our Alert List by sending us an email with "2011 Education Calendar" in the subject line and get advance news of these popular events.
Below is a partial list of the "graduates" from this year's IHHS educational seminars. Medical attendees from this year's seminars: If you have not registered on our Physican Finder database, please do so now so patients can find you!
Also: Please note that we have more Physician Assistants completing these training sessions than ever before (read more about why this is important here). Another indication that the treatment of hyperhidrosis is becoming highly integrated into the dermatology practice.
Now, see if there's someone from your town who's on the list; take advantage of these highly trained professionals in your own backyard!
Dee Anna Glaser, MD
David Pariser, MD
Kelley Pagliai Redbord, MD
Daniel Carrasco, MD
Douglas Ahn, MD
Allison Divers, MD
Stuart Hetrick, DO
Samantha Hill, MD
Stanley Hoffman, MD
Rona Beth Holmes, MD
John Kayal, MD
Dawn Kleinman, MD
David L. Larson, MD
Quang Nguyen, DO
Mohammed Zafar, MD
Olga Zarkh, MD
We look forward to seeing more new faces at next year's seminars, so be certain to register early to assure your place. Don't forget that office staff are welcome to accompany healthcare providers at no extra charge. In the meantime, for a little how-to knowledge, take advantage of our training videos on our Web site. We hope to see you in 2011!
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