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Symptoms and courseSweating is a natural physiological process that is essential for the body's normal thermoregulation. It can have different odours although it is originally odourless. Humans produce approximately 1 litre of sweat per day. Unfortunately, some people have problems with excessive sweating, which can occur in various situations, such as strong, prolonged stress, physical exertion, high temperatures, taking certain medications, exhaustion and others. It can also happen that we sweat excessively for no reason (in cold weather or when resting).
When we cannot cope with sweating and the unpleasant smell of sweat, we resort to various soaps, creams or deodorants. If these don't work, many people use so-called sweat blockers. These have a stronger effect than regular antiperspirants. Their use has both advantages and disadvantages for the individual. Should we use beta blockers? Can they be harmful to health? Is blocking sweat secretion safe for our health?
Symptoms and course excessive sweating
Excessive sweating and blockers
For most patients, excessive sweating is a problem. Sweat consists of approximately 99% water, the remaining 1% being lactic acid, salts, urea and carbohydrates. It is originally odourless, but this can change under the influence of, among other things: hormones, medication, illness, inflammation or climate. Under the influence of bacteria on the skin, sweat can take on a very unpleasant odour. It creates unsightly stains on clothes, causes embarrassment, aversion to social gatherings or physical activity. Some patients have a problem with excessive sweating otherwise known as hyperhidrosis. This problem can be general or localised.
There are many ways to manage excessive sweating by: taking care of personal hygiene, using appropriate cosmetics or dietary supplements. If these do not help, there is the option of using sweat blockers. Their action is similar to that of antiperspirants, but in a much higher concentration. Blockers are mainly available in pharmacies and their function is to block the outlet of the sweat glands and inhibit their action for several days. The use of this type of preparation has both its opponents and supporters.
