Dripping palms before a handshake. Socks you have to change at least twice a day. Underarms that soak through shirts even in winter. If you have hyperhidrosis, these moments aren’t just inconvenient; they’re exhausting. Simple things like holding a phone, driving, or hugging someone can turn into daily battles.
November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month, and the goal is simple: let people know they’re not alone in dealing with excessive sweating and that real, life-changing solutions exist.
The Challenge of Living with Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is an underdiscussed and often misunderstood medical condition. Faulty nerve signals cause sweat glands to become overactive, triggering excessive sweating even when cool or at rest. It affects around 4.8% of the global population, yet many suffer in silence, embarrassed or convinced it’s “just how they are.”
The toll is more than physical. It chips away at confidence, strains relationships, and can lead to isolation. Too often, people never learn they have a treatable condition.
Most reach for drugstore antiperspirants or clinical-strength deodorants, which may not be enough for hyperhidrosis. When those fail, frustration sets in, and some may give up on treatment entirely.
That’s where Dermadry comes in.
Innovation Driven by Experience
Ever felt overly conscious about your sweat during a date? One of Dermadry’s co-founders knows that feeling all too well.
He managed his severe hyperhidrosis privately for years until university made hiding it impossible. When he opened up to his two closest friends, something unexpected happened: instead of judgment, he found partners in solving the problem.
Together they discovered iontophoresis, a proven treatment dating back to the 1940s that uses a gentle electric current in water to temporarily block the connection between nerves and sweat glands, effectively reducing sweat production. The science was solid, but the devices were not: bulky, expensive, complicated, and hard to get.
So the three friends, now co-founders, set out to change that. They partnered with engineers and medical experts to design an iontophoresis machine that was safe, simple, and actually pleasant to use.
They built a device they would feel confident using themselves: a device that truly met the needs of people living with hyperhidrosis.
Today, Dermadry is Health Canada–approved, FDA-cleared, and CE-marked, bringing clinic-level results into homes around the world.
Breaking the Silence around Sweat
Dermadry’s mission goes beyond the device itself. The company is committed to supporting the hyperhidrosis community through education, advocacy, and fostering open conversations. This mission aligns with the goals of Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month: encouraging people to speak openly about their condition and seek the help they deserve.
By collaborating with doctors globally and sharing patient stories, Dermadry is helping position iontophoresis as a recognized first-line treatment and breaking the stigma that keeps so many people silent.
A Hopeful Future for Those with Hyperhidrosis
Raising awareness and offering accessible, reliable solutions can transform lives. With tools like Dermadry and a growing, supportive community, people with hyperhidrosis can finally regain comfort, confidence, and control.
It all begins with coming forward and talking about it. Dermadry’s story is proof that it takes a community to find a solution and overcome the struggle of excessive sweating together.