Natural Remedies

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Natural remedies to treat hyperhidrosis may include herbal substances such as sage tea or sage tablets, chamomile, valerian root, and St. John’s Wort. Acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques have also been suggested as potential treatments. Recently, we received an email suggesting that eating a completely gluten-free diet can cause excessive sweating to stop. Currently, there is little research to recommend such natural remedies, but this doesn’t discount their potential. Some other, perhaps unexpected, sweat relief tactics include hair removal and tattoos and you can learn more about them from this recent blog we published.

Just as no two people are alike, no two cases of hyperhidrosis are alike. People who suffer from excessive sweating may have sweaty palms, sweaty feet, sweaty underarms, a sweaty face, or compensatory sweating on other parts of the body. Or, they may suffer from any combination of these problems.

Treating and managing excessive sweating is, therefore, very individual. What works for one person may not work for another and, often, a combination of treatments may be needed. Finding the right combination can take time, patience, and the support of a knowledgeable, understanding healthcare professional.

It's also very important to determine if you have primary or secondary hyperhidrosis so that the right approach is taken.

Using Natural Remedies Effectively

We do not know whether natural remedies are effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. But we want you to find relief and to make healthy choices. So, if you are interested in trying natural remedies, please keep the following tips in mind:

  • Talk to a healthcare professional about your excessive sweating.
  • Be sure to consider the tried-and-true treatments discussed on this site and talk to your medical provider about them.
  • Discuss any natural remedies that you may be considering with your practitioner. Natural remedies can be powerful and so your practitioner will want to discuss any potential contra-indications and to warn you about potential side effects.
  • Tell your practitioner about any and all herbal supplements, vitamins, and over-the-counter and prescription medicines that you may be taking. This is important because over-the-counter products, prescription medicines, herbs, and supplements have the potential to interact with each other - sometimes dangerously.

Next Steps

Have you talked to your provider about excessive sweating? If not, now is the time! Learn more about how you and your healthcare team can work together to find the right treatment, or combination of treatments, to manage your hyperhidrosis.

As mentioned above, consider proven treatments such as antiperspirants, iontophoresis, Botox injections, Qbrexza®, miraDry®, Brella™, Sofdra™ and oral medications to treat hyperhidrosis as well as natural remedies. Our Clinician Finder can help you locate practitioners who treat hyperhidrosis. We also have information and resources to help you prepare for your appointment.

Have an informed discussion with your healthcare team by learning about all of the available treatment options for each of these body areas that may be affected by excessive sweating:

And remember, because hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition - you deserve insurance coverage and reimbursement for your medical visits and treatment.  We've got tips to help you navigate the health insurance realm; visit Insurance Tools for more information. 

You may want to consider participating in a clinical trial. Patients enrolled in clinical trials often receive treatments free of charge. Visit our Active Research page to find out more, and whether you're eligible to participate in the latest studies.

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And finally, if you end up using a natural remedy and have good results with it, please let us know! We are interested in knowing about anything that helps to make living with hyperhidrosis easier.

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