Synonym
Bromhidrosis on the buttocks, hyperhidrosisThe secretion of sweat has a function that is vital for the body. Only through regular sweating can the organism maintain a constant body temperature and prevent dangerous overheating of internal organs and the skin surface. If the body is exposed to heat, for example in summer or during sports, sweating – even on the bottom – is normal and even healthy.
Heavy, excessive sweating is also known in medical terminology as hyperhidrosis. It is called localized hyperhidrosis if only the buttocks are affected, or generalized hyperhidrosis if the entire body is affected. A distinction is also made between primary hyperhidrosis of the buttocks and secondary hyperhidrosis.
Primary sweating has no tangible cause. In most cases, the triggers for such extreme primary sweating of the buttocks are stress, emotions, heat, spicy foods or various medications. These include antidepressants, metamizole, opioids, nitrates or calcium channel blockers.
Secondary hyperhidrosis of the buttocks, which is accompanied by extreme sweating, is referred to when there is a tangible cause, such as a disease. There are many different diseases in which such extreme sweating of the buttocks can occur. Examples are diabetes mellitus, heart failure, various cancer diseases, mental illnesses, such as panic disorders or depression.
Also hyperthyroidism or infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis or malaria, can be accompanied by increased and extreme sweating. It seems only too understandable that those affected usually find this very stressful. In particular, when increased sweating occurs on the buttocks, people find this very unpleasant and experience a great deal of suffering.
In general, it can be assumed that about one to two percent of the population suffer from regulatory disorders of sweat production. People who sweat excessively or smell of sweat are still considered unhygienic. Affected people are quickly accused of not washing themselves properly or not applying consistent personal hygiene.
In some cases, this leads to social segregation and impairment of the psyche. Only very few people are aware that especially people who attach great importance to personal hygiene and external appearance suffer from heavy sweating on the buttocks. Especially athletic young men, who wash themselves particularly frequently, often suffer from heavy sweating on the bottom.
This phenomenon is described in medical terminology as “bromhidrosis”. In addition, obesity and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and nicotine are among the most important factors that promote heavy sweating on the buttocks. In most cases, however, those affected do not have to put up with heavy sweating on the buttocks.
There are often simple methods that can help to reduce the production of sweat on the buttocks in the long term and thus improve the quality of life of those affected. Nutrition in particular seems to play a decisive role in the development of bromhidrosis. Pungent spices, alcoholic drinks and caffeine are believed to stimulate sweat production in the gluteal fold area in affected individuals.
Strong sweating at the buttocks is the consequence. In addition, affected persons should use special deodorants for the intimate area and the buttocks. This can also reduce sweating on the buttocks. If these simple methods do not improve the problem, a specialist should be consulted. Only in this way can the cause of sweating on the buttocks be determined and appropriate treatment initiated.
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