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Recent Articles

Athlete’s Foot and Hyperhidrosis

Athlete’s Foot and Hyperhidrosis

One of my readers who has plantar hyperhidrosis (sweaty feet) is having trouble with athlete's foot. Here is their question. Any suggestions for best practices on how to prevent athletes foot? So far, my best regimen for athlete's foot is washing my feet and using a...

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SweatySwaggy Feature Interview

SweatySwaggy Feature Interview

I'm honored to be featured on the SweatySwaggy blog this month. Thanks Dejan for this lovely introduction you wrote. Hi fellow HH sufferers. Recently, we had the honour of talking with Maria Mickiewicz, a passionate advocate, writer, and the heart behind My Life as a...

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Why Hyperhidrosis Deserves a Seat at the Table

Why Hyperhidrosis Deserves a Seat at the Table

Greetings, my fellow sweaty friends. It's been awhile, hasn't it? I'm hoping to blog more on a regular basis soon now that I've completed treatment for thyroid cancer, enrolled my son in preschool several days a week, and am finally coming up for air. Being a...

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When Hyperhidrosis Affects Education

When Hyperhidrosis Affects Education

Do you or your child suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and it's affecting your education in the classroom? If so, you may be able to request what is called a 504 for accommodations (in the U.S.) or an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP in England)....

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What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It affects five percent of the global population – that’s 365 million people!

Many people with this condition don’t realize they have it, or that it even has a recognized medical name. Why? Because there is a lot of shame and embarrassment involved. Patients don’t speak up or think it’s a serious enough problem to even mention; therefore, hyperhidrosis is under-diagnosed and under-treated.

Primary focal hyperhidrosis

The excessive sweating is not caused by any underlying condition or medication.

Secondary generalized hyperhidrosis

The excessive sweating is caused by an underlying medical condition or is a side effect of a medication.

Areas of the body affected by hyperhidrosis

Palmar hyperhidrosis = sweaty hands

Plantar hyperhidrosis = sweaty feet

Axillary hyperhidrosis = sweaty underarms

Craniofacial hyperhidrosis = sweaty head and/or face

People may also experience sweat everywhere on their body.

About Me

 

I’m a storyteller, patient leader, and hyperhidrosis trailblazer.  I’ve lived with hyperhidrosis nearly all of my life and offer a unique perspective on a condition that can be mentally, socially, emotionally, and professionally debilitating.

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Testimonials

“Maria sheds light on a health issue that so many people have even though it is not well-known. Intelligent posts backed with factual data, written in a way that is articulate and a joy to read.” 

Kevin

“As a young sufferer of hyperhidrosis I have found it difficult to explain to others, or even find others who can truly understand my suffering. Maria’s blog has provided me, and undoubtedly many others, with positivity and hope that one day this condition will be more widely recognized, and more successfully treated. Thank you, from one of many.” 

Matt

“Extremely well written and edited blog. Content is fresh and provides quality information. Creative while addressing an increasingly difficult health challenge no one likes to talk about! Love the name! Authentic and real!” 

Jane