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The British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) are holding a hyperhidrosis study day in 2026 for dermatology nurses. This is to raise awareness of hyperhidrosis and how it is managed in hospitals in the UK and to ultimately improve the holistic care of patients. Hyperhidrosis UK is helping with the planning of this event.

The organisers would really like to include some patients’ stories and experiences with hyperhidrosis in the study day. The ideal would be to have patients talking to the nurses at the event. We do, though, realise this might be quite a daunting prospect. A recording either just audio or audio and video would be a great alternative. Or, you could just write some words that can be displayed anonymously.

If you would like to help contribute to this study day which happens rarely or to discuss this further please contact us as soon as possible by email: [email protected]

 

 

 

There has long been concern that the aluminium in antiperspirants could be linked to breast cancer which had seemingly been started by an email rumour.

An article published by the American Cancer Society discusses the issue in detail and concludes that the claims are untrue. It cites a well conducted case-control study undertaken in the US that there was no evidence to link the use of aluminium containing antiperspirants with an increased risk of breast cancer. A case control study is the best method to look for risk factors. A group of 813 patients with the disease in question (the cases) was compared with a similar sized group of 793 people without the condition (the controls). Each group is then questioned in detail about their exposure to risk factors throughout their lifetime. In this study the odds ratio for developing breast cancer for those who had ever used antiperspirants was 0.9 meaning there was no association.

It should also be remembered that lipsticks, toothpaste and some pharmaceuticals (ant acids and vaccines) contain aluminium compounds as do some food colourings and flame retardants of children’s toys. Since aluminium is poorly absorbed through the skin, the EU Scientific Committee on safety concluded that daily applications of cosmetic products (including antiperspirants) does not add significantly to the amount of aluminium entering the body from other sources most notably the diet.

The Dermatological Nursing Journal is produced by the British Dermatological Nursing Group, a group of nurses and healthcare professionals that have an interest in dermatology which also includes hyperhidrosis.

A popular feature that they run in the journal is the Patient Voice which offers an opportunity for patients to write about their experiences and put a patient’s perspective for clinicians.

The Editor, Rob Mair, says about the Patient Voice,

“The patient voice article is a personal account of living with a condition, with a focus on diagnosis, management and impact. This is an opportunity for someone to write about their experiences, as well as put a patient’s perspective in front of clinicians and dermatologists, who might not fully understand the challenges, complexities and successes of their day-to-day management.”

So, if you feel you would like to let those that matter about your life with Hyperhidrosis this is your opportunity. Please get in touch with me for more details or use the contact us page. Assistance can be offered if needed.

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Hello, my name is Ava from the United States. I am a high school student researching how hyperhidrosis affects the lives of patients. My interest in this subject is inspired by the fact that I suffer from hyperhidrosis and would like to communicate with an audience which shares my circumstances. All responses are completely anonymous.Thank you so much for your time. To take part in the survey click here or use the link below:

https://forms.gle/hdtvkiQWSr7UXQxS8

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