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alli R Night Sweats Harm Sleep - We’ve Got Tips to Help

If you or your children are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, health and well-being could be suffering. At war with optimal sleep are many aspects of modern life: stress, noise and electronic devices (to name a few.) But for our readers and their loved ones, another factor may also be at play -- night sweats. If nocturnal waterworks are making a good night's sleep hard to come by in your house, read on. We’ve got tips and inspiration for you and your family.

Expanding Global Hyperhidrosis Awareness, Best Practices & Collaboration

At the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology’s (EADV’s ) Annual Congress in Madrid, Spain, the International Hyperhidrosis Society, its co-founders and international faculty will be hosting a Subspecialty meeting, providing key hyperhidrosis lectures, and representing in the Patient Village. It’s part of our ongoing mission to increase worldwide awareness of hyperhidrosis and of the resources IHhS provides. {pagebreak}

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Sweat-Savvy Tips for Students & Families

To help students struggling with excessive sweating to better manage their symptoms and their syllabi, here are some useful tips, tricks and tools. From block time to coding, sweating doesn’t need to get in the way. Here's how to get started.

Reduce Irritation & Boost Efficacy

By Using Antiperspirants Properly

There’s a new weapon in the fight against excessive sweating -- something you can use alone or combine with other therapies to strengthen your hyperhidrosis management.

Learn more about over-the-counter Dr. Sweat and about how to apply aluminum chloride antiperspirants for reduced irritation and improved efficacy.

Curious About the Hh Master Class?

Since 2003, the International Hyperhidrosis Society has hosted 30 medical education events around the world. These events train healthcare providers in the latest research and best practices in hyperhidrosis (Hh) diagnosis, understanding and treatment. But saying that doesn’t really do our events justice. We reveal what an IHhS Master Class is all about in our new video and with our 2019 results.

IHhS Celebrates 16 Years!

On May 23, 1785, Benjamin Franklin announced the invention of bifocals. On May 23, 2003, the International Hyperhidrosis Society was formed. Three cheers for seeing things more clearly -- especially when it comes to the pain and suffering experienced by hyperhidrosis sufferers and the path of progress. To honor our 16th anniversary, we invite you to discover 16 efforts we’re proud of and share your hyperhidrosis hope. Bon fet!

What We Learned at the AAD

The Latest Hyperhidrosis-Related Research Results

There was a large hyperhidrosis focus at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2019 Annual Meeting. In fact, excessive sweating was the topic of seven research posters and two educational sessions over four days. As promised, we've got a summary of the key hyperhidrosis (Hh) results presented at this conference. Discover the newest sweat studies today.