We have heard over and over again that sweating is good for your body, especially when you are exercising. Sweating is actually a means by which the body is cooling itself.
Excessive sweating means producing as much as five times more sweat than is needed and it usually occurs when a person’s cooling system is kicked into overdrive. This medical condition is called Hyperhidrosis.
To learn more about the condition, we spoke to Dr. Inas Musa, a specialist in dermatology and aesthetics, and an expert in treating various skin conditions with modern cosmetic procedures at Obagi Medispa in Dubai. Read on to find out about the treatments available to help you sweat less — and live more.
What is the medical definition of excessive underarm sweating?
This term is used to describe excessive sweat production in the underarm areas. Medically, it is called Hyperhidrosis, which is a condition where a person excessively sweats more than what is required to regulate body temperature.
How common is it?
This condition is quite common in both males and females. A lot of people who have this condition do not seek medical help either because they are embarrassed or they think that this condition is not treatable.
Does it have anything to do with one’s lifestyle and diet?
Yes it does. There are several medications and food supplements that can cause what is known as secondary Hyperhidrosis. In general the patient feels excessive sweating mainly when during physical efforts or even emotional stress.
Do deodorants help?
There are several medical deodorants such as aluminum-based antiperspirants that help to reduce the sweating level. It usually should be applied under doctor’s supervision as it causes irritation due to long-term use. General deodorants have an effect on limiting the odor of the sweat but do not help in reducing the sweating itself.
Are antiperspirants and deodorants harmful?
Until now there is no scientific evidence that authorized antiperspirants are dangerous and we advise medicinal deodorants to be prescribed or used under medical supervision.
Tell us about the Botox injections. What role do they play, how often can someone use them and how safe are they?
This treatment was one of the best that relieved many patients from the problem of excessive sweating. It has to be repeated approximately twice a year as its effect is temporary.
What about laser?
There aren’t any laser techniques that can be used for the management of Hyperhidrosis.
Tell us more about the newest treatment MirarDry.
This machine utilizes microwave technology that is applied on the skin. It affects only the lower part of the skin where the sweat glands are located while keeping the epidermis intact. Sweat glands do not regenerate, so if destroyed, the excess sweat glands are permanently disabled.
How often can one use it? How long does it last?
The patient should undergo two sessions within a gap of three months. Approximately 82 percent reduction in the sweating level is noticed and this effect is permanent.
Is it dangerous at all to block the sweat from coming out of the body?
Sweat glands that are located in the underarm contribute to only 3 percent of the total sweating capacity all over the body. And losing this 3 percent does not affect the body’s thermal balance.
Is this treatment good for both men and women?
The treatment can be used effectively and safely for both men and women.
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Lily Collins shows her appreciation for Arab designers
DUBAI: Actress Lily Collins has made her appreciation for Arab designers very clear — both in her personal style and through her role as Emily Cooper in Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris.”
Over the years, she has worn creations by designers such as Georges Hobeika and Elie Saab, and that influence now extends to the show’s styling.
Since season five premiered, fans have spotted several jewelry pieces worn by Collins on screen from Egyptian label Jude Benhalim. Her character is seen wearing a mix of the brand’s designs, including the Mini Harmonia earrings alongside the Elara earrings.
The styling leans into playful layering, with the Mini Gemino and Gemino earrings worn together. The jewelry is finished with rings such as the Cassandra Mix ring, paired with the Riverstone Mix and Gemino Mix rings.
This is not the first time the actress has showed off jewelry from the Cairo-based label on the show.
Last year, the Ripple Ring in gold is seen on Collins in episode six of season four. Also in episode six, Camille’s mother, Louise, played by Camille Japy, shines in the Droplet Earrings in white.
Additionally, Mindy Chen, brought to life by Ashley Park, is spotted wearing the Elea Hoops in the same episode.
Benhalim, who is part-Libyan and part-Syrian, and grew up in Egypt, founded her eponymous brand in 2011 when she was just 17, and has since gone on to release a number of lines that each pay tribute to her heritage, finding fans in a handful of celebrities.
In a released statement, Benhalim said: “Seeing Jude Benhalim return to ‘Emily in Paris’ is incredibly meaningful. The show celebrates individuality, confidence and self-expression — values that are deeply rooted in our brand.
“Dressing Emily for a second season felt like a continuation of a story rather than a placement, where the jewelry becomes part of her identity,” she added.
“Emily in Paris” is a romantic dramedy about Cooper, an ambitious American marketing exec trying to juggle work, love and friendship while living abroad — first in Paris and now splitting her time between Paris and Rome. Season five debuted on Dec. 18, continuing Emily’s stylish (and often chaotic) European adventures.
