We sweat more when it's hot - it's the body's natural way to restore normal temperature. But naturalness is little consolation when your favorite dress sticks to your back. What to do?
Several ways to help you sweat less:
- Wear loose clothing made from natural, breathable fabrics. Skip skinny jeans, tight T-shirts, and shoes that are too tight.
- Check your thyroid. If you start to sweat more and notice that your appetite has increased, and the weight has plummeted, this may be a symptom of hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid gland.
- Read the instructions for your medications. Some medications (among them painkillers that regulate blood pressure and cerebral circulation) can increase sweating.
- Make an appointment with a gynecologist. Hot flashes and sweating can be a symptom of approaching menopause - see your doctor to clarify the situation. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
- Talk to your family. Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating that develops for no apparent reason, is often hereditary.