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We all sweat (er, mist). But some of us sweat bullets (like, clothes-sopping-wet pit stains, moist hands and feet), says New York City–based dermatologist Suzanne Friedler, M.D.

We contacted her to see what we could do about the fact that this time of year, it's pretty much the Philippine jungle under our arms.

Yep. We admit it. Some of us are torrential sweaters.

Not to worry! "Sufferers of hyperhidrosis [super-heavy perspiration] spend a considerable amount of time thinking about and dealing with sweat -- changing clothes, 'freshening up,' wiping, placing napkins or pads under their arms, bathing, and hiding under dark-colored, bulky clothes," Dr. Friedler told us.

There is no clear-cut cause of this form of power-perspiration, but heredity, genetics and underlying medical conditions (hormonal imbalances, cancers or infections) all play a role.

Super-sweaters know that there are a bevy of over-the-counter products and home remedies, but for serious perspirers, there are more advanced options. Check out these procedures Dr. Friedler filled us in on -- which range from the complicated to the relatively simple -- and hit up your dermatologist to determine which fix is best for you.

Botox
The FDA approved this wrinkle-fighter for the treatment of severe underarm sweating in 2004. Injections are placed in the affected area with a small needle. It works by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter, which stimulates the secretion of the sweat glands. The treatment lasts for seven months and in clinical studies patients noticed a 50 percent reduction in sweat.

Prescription-Strength Antiperspirants
Nowadays, nearly every deodorant brand has a "prescription-strength" option. If a stick is extra-strength it usually has a mega-dose of the sweat-stopping ingredient aluminum zirconium. Look for antiperspirants pumped with 20 percent or more of the ingredient, or ask your dermatologist for a recommendation.

Iontophoresis
In this technique an electrical current is used to disrupt sweat activity in pits.

Oral Anticholinergic Medications
While long-term use is rarely advised due to possible side effects, these medicines help treat excessive sweating by preventing the stimulation of the body's sweat glands.

Surgery
In this treatment option, which obviously requires some downtime, the sympathetic nerves under the arms are cut, is reserved for the most severe sweat cases.