Patient Information – Dr. Ramón Roigé

Hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands

adminalex — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:35:51 +0000

When sweating stops being normal

Sweating is a completely natural function of the body. It helps regulate body temperature and prevents overheating. However, when sweating becomes excessive and occurs regardless of heat, exercise, or physical activity, it may be a sign of an underlying condition.

Hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands is a common disorder that causes excessive sweating, even while at rest. Many people live with it for years believing they simply “sweat more than others,” when in reality there is a medical explanation—and, more importantly, an effective treatment.

Although hyperhidrosis is not considered a serious health condition, it can have a significant impact on daily life. Wearing certain clothes, shaking hands, using a smartphone, writing on paper, or feeling confident during social or professional situations can become a constant source of stress.

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It occurs when the sweat glands produce far more sweat than the body actually needs to regulate its temperature.

Sweat glands are small structures located throughout the skin. Under normal circumstances, they help cool the body. In people with hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands, these glands receive stronger-than-normal signals from the nervous system, causing them to produce excessive amounts of sweat.

While hyperhidrosis can affect different parts of the body, the most common areas are the armpits, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and sometimes the forehead.

For many people, the condition begins during adolescence or early adulthood and may continue for years if left untreated.

Why Does Hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands Occur?

This is one of the most common questions patients ask.

In most cases, there is no underlying disease causing the excessive sweating. Doctors refer to this as primary hyperhidrosis, a condition in which the nervous system overstimulates the sweat glands.

In simple terms, the brain sends signals telling the sweat glands to produce sweat even when there is no real need. As a result, the hands or underarms may become wet while sitting at a desk, watching television, attending a meeting, or simply having a conversation.

There is also a less common form known as secondary hyperhidrosis, which may be linked to hormonal disorders, certain medical conditions, or specific medications. In these cases, identifying and treating the underlying cause is just as important as managing the sweating itself.

For this reason, a proper medical evaluation is always recommended before starting treatment.

¿How can Hyperhidrosis affect daily life?

People who have never experienced hyperhidrosis often assume it simply means sweating a little more than usual. The reality, however, can be very different.

Hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands can interfere with many everyday activities. Some people change clothes several times a day because of sweat stains. Others avoid raising their arms in public or feel embarrassed to shake hands because their palms are constantly wet.

At work, excessive sweating can make it difficult to write, hold tools, handle paperwork, or use electronic devices comfortably.

Over time, these situations may affect self-confidence, increase anxiety, and even lead people to avoid certain social or professional interactions.

Is There a Treatment for Hyperhidrosis in the Armpits and Hands?

Yes. Today, several treatment options are available to help control excessive sweating. The most appropriate solution depends on the severity of the condition and each patient’s individual needs.

Milder cases may improve with prescription-strength antiperspirants. However, when these products are no longer effective or sweating significantly affects quality of life, medical treatments become a more suitable option.

Among them, botulinum toxin has become one of the most effective and widely used treatments for hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands.

Botulinum Toxin: One of the Most Effective Treatments

Although many people associate botulinum toxin with aesthetic medicine, it has been used for many years to treat several medical conditions, including hyperhidrosis.

Its mechanism is relatively easy to understand.

Sweat glands need to receive signals from nearby nerves in order to produce sweat. Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks these signals, preventing the treated sweat glands from receiving the instruction to produce excessive sweat.

Importantly, the treatment only works in the areas where it is applied. The rest of the body continues to regulate temperature normally.

The procedure is performed in a medical office and usually takes only a few minutes. Once completed, patients can return to their normal daily activities while following their physician’s recommendations.

The effects begin to appear gradually over the following days, with maximum improvement developing shortly afterward. Results vary from one person to another, and your physician will advise you when another treatment session may be appropriate.

Who can benefit from this treatment?

Botulinum toxin is particularly suitable for people whose hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands has a significant impact on their daily lives.

If excessive sweating affects the way you dress, limits your confidence in social situations, or interferes with your work or everyday activities, it may be time to seek a medical evaluation.

Every patient is different, and treatment should always be tailored to individual needs.

Why an accurate diagnosis matters

Although most cases are classified as primary hyperhidrosis, not every case of excessive sweating has the same cause.

A medical consultation helps confirm the diagnosis, rule out underlying conditions, and determine the most appropriate treatment based on your symptoms and medical history.

It also provides an opportunity to discuss realistic expectations and answer any questions before treatment begins.

Conclusion

Hyperhidrosis in the armpits and hands is much more common than many people realize, and it can have a considerable impact on daily comfort and self-confidence. Fortunately, living with excessive sweating is no longer something patients simply have to accept.

Today, several effective treatments are available, and botulinum toxin has become one of the leading options for controlling excessive sweating in both the underarms and hands.

If excessive sweating is affecting your daily routine, a personalized medical assessment can help determine the most appropriate treatment and allow you to regain confidence in everyday situations.

Diet and Skin Aging: Why Wrinkles Appear

adminalex — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:27:21 +0000

Diet and skin aging are closely connected, although many people don’t fully understand to what extent.

It’s very common, especially from the age of 35 or 40, to hear the same phrase in consultation: “I take care of myself, I try to eat well, I use good products… but my skin isn’t the same anymore.” Wrinkles begin to appear, the skin loses firmness, looks duller, and there’s a feeling that something just doesn’t add up.

For years, we’ve been led to believe that skin care depends mainly on what we apply externally. However, the reality is more complex. The skin reflects what is happening inside the body, and diet plays a much more important role than most people realize.

Understanding this connection not only helps improve the appearance of the skin, but also allows for more realistic expectations about how it evolves over time.

Why do wrinkles appear even if you take care of your skin?

Taking care of yourself is important, but it’s not always enough.

The skin does not function in isolation. It depends on multiple factors that act at the same time. Some are external, such as sun exposure or lifestyle habits. Others are internal, like diet or genetics. As with many aspects of skin care, there is no single cause that explains aging.

This helps explain why two people with similar habits can have very different skin. It also explains why, even when you’re doing everything right, it’s normal for visible changes to appear over time.

The most common mistake is thinking that if you take good care of your skin, you can completely prevent wrinkles. In reality, the goal is not to stop aging, but to understand it and manage it in the most appropriate way.

The real relationship between diet and skin aging

When we talk about diet and skin aging, we are not simply referring to “eating healthy” in general terms. It’s about understanding how certain foods directly influence the structure and behavior of the skin.

Collagen: the foundation of firm skin

Collagen is a key protein that provides firmness, elasticity, and structure to the skin. Over time, its production naturally decreases, but there are also factors that can accelerate this process.

One of the most significant is the regular consumption of sugar. This ingredient, so common in everyday diets, directly affects collagen quality, progressively weakening it. Over time, this loss of structure leads to the appearance of wrinkles and loss of firmness.

What matters here is not to demonize a specific food, but to understand that small daily choices have a cumulative impact on the skin.

Inflammation and skin aging

Another key factor is inflammation.

Certain dietary habits promote an inflammatory state that, although not always noticeable, affects the overall quality of the skin. This inflammation can lead to dullness, reduced elasticity, and a lower capacity for regeneration.

It is a silent process, not visible from one day to the next, but one that gradually becomes noticeable over time.

In fact, organizations such as the Fundación Española de la Nutrición highlight the importance of a balanced diet not only for overall health, but also for maintaining tissues, including the skin.

The hidden problem in your daily diet

Many people believe they have a good diet simply because they don’t eat poorly in an obvious way. However, the problem often lies in the small everyday details.

Sugar is one of the clearest examples. It is present in common daily products and consumed almost automatically: in coffee, desserts, drinks, or processed foods. Its effect on the skin is not immediate, but progressive, affecting the structure of collagen and accelerating visible skin aging.

Other factors also play a role, such as unbalanced diets or a lack of essential nutrients. It’s not about doing everything perfectly, but about understanding that the accumulation of small daily habits makes a difference over time.

Which foods help maintain healthier skin

Just as there are habits that negatively affect the skin, there are also foods that help maintain it in better condition.

Some stand out for their ability to provide nutrients that support elasticity, hydration, and protection against external factors. This includes certain vegetables, fruits rich in vitamin C, fish with essential fatty acids, or foods like avocado, which are associated with better skin quality.

However, it’s important to understand that no single food will transform your skin on its own. What truly makes a difference is the overall diet maintained consistently over time.

How far can diet really help your skin?

This is where it’s important to be realistic.

Diet has a significant influence on skin aging. It can help keep the skin in better condition, delay certain visible signs, and improve its overall appearance. However, it cannot completely stop the aging process.

There are factors that cannot be controlled, such as genetics or the natural passage of time. Even with healthy habits, it is normal for the skin to evolve and for wrinkles to appear. In fact, this is one of the most common misunderstandings: thinking that if you do everything right, you shouldn’t notice any changes.

As we explain in our article on skin age: intrinsic vs. extrinsic aging, there are internal processes—such as genetics—and external factors—such as lifestyle and environmental exposure—that act simultaneously and influence how the skin evolves over time.

Accepting this is not negative. On the contrary, it allows for better decision-making and helps avoid unnecessary frustration.

A more complete approach to skin care

Skin care should not be seen as a choice between diet or treatments. In reality, both approaches are part of the same process and complement each other.

Diet and skin aging are closely connected, but they do not always progress at the same pace. You may maintain healthy habits for years and still begin to notice changes such as loss of firmness, wrinkles, or dull-looking skin. This does not mean you are doing something wrong, but rather that there are factors that go beyond diet alone.

Taking care of what we eat helps keep the skin in better condition and can delay certain visible signs, but once these changes appear, it becomes necessary to act more specifically. At that point, the skin needs more than prevention — it requires an approach that can improve its quality progressively.

For this reason, the most effective approach is to combine both levels of care. On one hand, maintaining habits that support internal balance. On the other, relying on external solutions that allow us to address the changes that have already occurred.

In this context, well-selected skincare and treatments such as Molding Mask make it possible to act more precisely on the skin, helping to improve its appearance while respecting its natural balance. The goal is not to change the skin, but to support its evolution with the right approach.

Conclusion

Diet and skin aging are part of the same process and should be approached from a global perspective.

Taking care of what we eat is essential to maintain healthy skin, but it is not the only piece of the puzzle. Aging is a natural process influenced by multiple factors, some of which are beyond our control.

For this reason, the goal should not be to prevent the skin from changing, but to understand why it changes and what options are available to support this process in the most appropriate way.

Non-surgical facial treatment

adminalex — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:59:29 +0000

Choosing the right non-surgical facial treatment is not about following trends or applying the same solution to every face. Each skin ages differently, responds in its own way, and has specific needs depending on each person’s stage of life. That is why the key is not the treatment itself, but understanding what your skin needs and what your real aesthetic goal is.

A well-chosen treatment not only improves the appearance of the face, but also respects skin balance, its natural regeneration process, and overall facial harmony.

Why not all facial treatments work the same way

When discussing facial treatments, it is common to look for a quick and universal solution. However, skin does not behave the same in every case. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure, and stress have a direct impact on skin quality and evolution.

Choosing the right approach means assessing the skin in its current condition, rather than relying solely on age or generic recommendations. A personalised approach leads to more coherent, natural, and long-lasting results.

The first step: identifying what your skin needs

Before choosing a non-surgical facial treatment, it is essential to identify the main concern that affects your skin.

In some cases, the skin looks dull or tired, often related to impaired skin renewal or accumulated stress. In these situations, the goal is to restore luminosity and improve overall skin quality.

In other cases, wrinkles or progressive skin laxity appear. Not all wrinkles are the same or have the same origin, which is why the treatment should be approached gradually and respectfully.

Pigmentation issues or uneven skin tone are also common. These concerns require consistency and an approach that supports the skin throughout its regeneration and protection process.

Finally, ageing can affect specific areas such as the lips, where definition or proportion may be lost. In these cases, treatment should focus on preserving facial harmony.

What to consider before choosing a treatment

Biological age and skin quality are more important than chronological age. Two people of the same age may require completely different approaches. Lifestyle and consistency in skincare routines also play an important role in treatment selection.

A well-chosen non-surgical facial treatment does not aim to transform the face, but to support its natural evolution with progressive and stable improvements.

Non-surgical facial treatments according to your goal

Some treatments are designed to improve skin texture, others focus on firmness, tone, or specific facial areas. The key is not to choose the most comprehensive option, but the one that best suits your current needs. In many cases, a step-by-step treatment plan delivers better results than a single, isolated approach.

When to consider an integral treatment such as Molding Mask

An integral treatment such as Molding Mask may be recommended when there is a single concern, such as wrinkles, pigmentation, or loss of luminosity. It is not necessary for all signs to be present in order to benefit from the treatment.

When several concerns coexist, results are often more comprehensive, as the skin is treated in a global and in-depth manner. However, it is not always necessary to address everything at once. Localised outpatient options such as Molding Contour, Molding Lip, or half-face treatments allow for a progressive and personalised approach.

Conclusion

Knowing how to choose a non-surgical facial treatment according to your individual case means listening to your skin and trusting a professional diagnosis, as highlighted by specialised dermatological sources.

Professional follow-up allows the treatment plan to be adapted to the skin’s natural evolution over time.