What happens at an excessive sweating consultation?

If it regularly soaks clothing, interrupts work or makes everyday tasks difficult, it is worth getting advice. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for sweating more than your body needs to cool down; it can happen even when you are not hot or exercising.

You do not need a drenched shirt at the appointment to be taken seriously. Explain how it affects a normal day: changing work clothes, avoiding certain colours, wet paperwork or discomfort from damp skin.

See your GP first if sweating is new or suddenly worse, affects most of your body, happens during sleep without an obvious reason, or comes with other changes in your health. Illness and some medicines can cause sweating, and cosmetic care would not address that cause.

For a longstanding problem such as underarm sweating, a consultation can review what you have tried and whether further medical assessment is needed.

First we talk through the affected areas, when the sweating began, any triggers, your health and medicines. Then, with your agreement, we examine the area and review previous advice or treatments.

You hear which next steps are appropriate, what improvement is realistic, the risks and likely follow-up, and the cost of any proposed care. The aim is a practical plan for your sweating, whether that means improving antiperspirant use, considering further care or seeing your GP or dermatologist.

• The names or photographs of antiperspirants and other products you have tried, plus how long you used them.
• A current medicine and supplement list, allergies and relevant medical history.
• Any previous treatment records or advice from your GP or dermatologist.
• A few notes on where and when sweating occurs, whether it happens at night and how often you change clothing.

No formal diary is required. A clear account in your own words is enough to start.

Yes, but deodorant and antiperspirant do different jobs. Deodorant mainly tackles odour; antiperspirant reduces sweat reaching the skin. A product that only controls smell may leave the wet patches unchanged.

Bring the product label so we can check what you have actually used. Stronger antiperspirants can help some people, but may irritate skin; a pharmacist can advise on choosing and using one.

Mention every affected area. The same approach is not suitable everywhere. For example, specialist care for hands or feet may include iontophoresis, which uses a small electrical current through water to reduce sweating.

Core Aesthetics will explain when another service is better placed to help. Read the excessive sweating guide for the broader causes and care options.

Only if an appropriate option has been identified and you want to proceed. Same-day treatment is arranged wherever possible, after the required clinical arrangements, explanation of risks, informed consent and agreement on costs. It is not promised when you book.

The consultation can remain information-only. Any recovery and review timing is explained for the particular option; there is no single timetable for every type of sweating care.