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02. How to Speak with Your Doctor About Hyperhidrosis - with Kristen, Physician Assistant

Sweaty Girl Society Podcast

Sweaty Girl Society Podcast
02. How to Speak with Your Doctor About Hyperhidrosis - with Kristen, Physician Assistant
Nov 03, 2025 Episode 2
Karina Sweaty Girl Society

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Hernandez, hyperhidrosis advocate, founder of the blog and Instagram account 'How to Hyperhidrosis' and Physician Assistant. 

Tune in to hear us talk about:
- What led Kristen to enter the medical field 
- Kristen's tips for putting on medical gloves with sweaty hands
- Why she is upfront with people about her hyperhidrosis
- How therapy transformed her outlook on living with hyperhidrosis
- Her diagnosis journey and her struggle to find a specialist who understood hyperhidrosis
- How she's helping treat and manage hyperhidrosis in patients today
- Her top 3 tips for attending a doctors appointment as someone with excessive sweating
- How to talk to your doctor about hyperhidrosis and how to find the right clinician
- What research is needed next on hyperhidrosis

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Connect with Kristen Hernandez:
πŸ”— Website: https://www.howtohyperhidrosis.com/ 
πŸ”— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtohyperhidrosis/
πŸ”— Clinic (for US residents only): (818) 843-5864  

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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition.

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