Plagued by sweaty pits or always have a sula? What the location of your sweat can reveal about your health
I contributed to a national article on what different types of sweating can mean for your health
I was recently asked to contribute my dermatology expertise to a national health article exploring what the location and pattern of sweating can tell us about underlying health and hormonal changes, particularly in women.
The article looks at how sweating isn’t just about temperature or fitness, but can be influenced by hormones, the nervous system, skin changes, and medical conditions. In particular, it highlights how many women notice changes in sweating during perimenopause and menopause, including increased facial sweating, scalp sweating, night sweats, and sweating in areas that previously weren’t affected.
My contribution focused on:
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How hormonal fluctuations (especially changes in oestrogen) affect sweat glands
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Why facial, scalp, and upper-body sweating are so common around menopause
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How to distinguish normal menopausal sweating from signs that need medical review
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Practical, evidence-based advice on managing troublesome sweating without immediately resorting to extreme measures
Excessive or unexpected sweating can be distressing, but it’s very often treatable once the underlying cause is properly understood. This is something I regularly see in clinic, and it’s important that patients know they’re not alone — and that help is available.
You can read the full article here:
👉 What the location of your sweat could mean
https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/36173603/what-location-sweat-means/
If sweating is affecting your confidence, sleep, or quality of life — particularly during perimenopause or menopause — a dermatology assessment can help clarify what’s going on and guide appropriate treatment.