Perspiration, also known as sweating or diaphoresis is the production of fluids secreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) means that you sweat much more than normal. Even when you are not hot, anxious, or exercising, you sweat a lot.

Tips to control excessive sweating:

If you find that soaps irritate the affected skin, use a bland soap substitute such as a moisturizer (emollient) ointment or cream.

If possible, avoid triggers which can make things worse such as heat or spicy food.

Try using normal antiperspirants regularly. (Note: there is a difference between antiperspirants and deodorants. Antiperspirants reduce the release of sweat; deodorants mask any unpleasant smells.

Avoid clothes that more easily show up sweat marks. As a rule, white and black coloured clothes are less noticeable when wet than other colours.

Wear loose clothing under the armpits. Avoid clothes made with man-made fibres such as Lycra and nylon.