Hyperhidrosis, Facial Blushing and Social Phobias

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition manifested as excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis could presents as:

•Sweaty Hands (Palmar hyperhidrosis)
•Sweaty Face (Facial hyperhidrosis)
•Sweaty Underarm (Axillary hyperhidrosis)
•Sweaty Feet (Pedal hyperhidrosis)

Various forms of treatment are available for hyperhidrosis. However, endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy (ETS) is the most effective way to treat severe hyperhidrosis.

Facial Blushing (erythrophobia) is a sudden reddening of the face, which happens in response to certain social situations and is very embarrassing. Facial blushing has been associated with overactive sympathetic nervous system, and has been treated effectively with endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy (ETS).

Social Phobias and anxiety. Social phobia is a common disorder affecting 10% of the population. It is described as an unreasonable fear of public scrutiny. Social phobia has a complex etiology and has been treated with various forms of medications and psychotherapy. However, recently, endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy (ETS) has also been used in the treatment of physical signs associated with social phobias.

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