Hyperhidrosis Haiku

How would you sum up your hyperhidrosis experience in three short lines? Simple, intense and direct, haiku poems are stunning in their fleeting beauty, on any topic. But in this unique podcast episode we bring you a series of haikus reflecting a range of perspectives on excessive sweating. Small gifts from fellow hyperhidrosis sufferers as well as world-renowned clinicians, we hope you enjoy these gems of solidarity and that they inspire you to start writing your own.

In this episode, we sit down with renowned hyperhidrosis experts and International Hyperhidrosis Society co-founders and leaders Dee Anna Glaser, MD and David M. Pariser, MD for an in-depth conversation with fellow IHhSers Lisa J. Pieretti and Marilyn Perez-Mendoza. From the heart of IHhS’ origins and future, to why these medical scientists who could do nearly anything have chosen hyperhidrosis as their focus, you’re sure to discover something new and inspiring today. Dr. Glaser and Dr. Pariser bring bountiful energy and passion to their hyperhidrosis research, teaching and clinical care. They are known worldwide for their work. They are friends, colleagues and compassionate humans who you’ll want to welcome into your earbuds. If you’ve been turned away, dismissed or short-changed in your search for hyperhidrosis care, here are two of the consummate professionals on your side. As we keep advocating, we hope you will too. Thanks for listening.

Today, we’re talking data; specifically, International Hyperhidrosis Society research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2019 Annual Meeting. In the form of a scientific poster and poster presentation we shared with thousands of dermatologists the key themes and experiences hyperhidrosis (Hh) sufferers repeatedly articulate. How do Hh sufferers -- like you -- describe life with excessive sweating? What’s the search for treatment been like? And what are the hopes for the future? Can you relate? Listen and find out. Made possible by listeners like you.

What is hyperhidrosis, really? In this installment of the Know Sweat podcast we’ll tackle the definitions and the basics. If you’re looking to learn more about excessive sweating and our work to improve things, this is a great place to start. Or if you’d like to help the people in your life understand hyperhidrosis better, share this episode far and wide. Made possible by an educational grant from Dermira.

Can hyperhidrosis ever be something that everyone understands? Moving beyond "just dealing with it" and survival mode, hyperhidrosis sufferer Melissa and her mother Leslie, with tears and laughter, discuss the stress of excessive sweating at school, at work and in daily life. This is our fourth installment of the #MyHhStory Audio Project. Thanks for listening.

One way to make change in the hyperhirdosis world? By working from the inside. Join us for #MyHhStory 3 and meet Shiri, a medical student, hyperhidrosis sufferer and aspiring dermatologist. In a conversation with her father, Shiri shares hope for the future of excessive sweating.

In our second installment of the #MyHhStory Audio Project, a mother and daughter share just how much hyperhidrosis really hurts. A family affair, Gale and Katie share two lifetimes of excessive sweating and the many things lost or given up along the way.

What’s it really like to live with excessive sweating/hyperhidrosis everyday? Each sufferer has a unique story. In this episode you’ll meet Elle and David, a young married couple who tell us how extreme sweating dictates their lives.