[Survey on Spring Sweating & Interpersonal Anxiety] 73.7% of working adults become passive in relationships due to sweat and body odor; Dermatologist explains the rapid increase in spring/early summer and medical solutions
A survey revealed that 73.7% of working adults experience interpersonal anxiety due to sweat and body odor. A clinic explains medical treatments like miraDry and excision surgery for excessive sweating.
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- 📰 Published: April 6, 2026 at 18:00
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## [Conclusion] Key points of this survey
The main reasons why sweating increases in spring are poor adjustment of the autonomic nervous system when switching from winter mode, and the body's failure to adapt to rising temperatures. For sweating problems that cannot be solved with antiperspirants, medical approaches such as miraDry (microwave treatment) and the excision method (surgery) are effective, and the optimal treatment method varies depending on the severity of the symptoms and the tolerance for downtime.
- 73.7% have experienced becoming passive in interpersonal relationships due to sweat or body odor.
- 81.3% of respondents answered that sweating problems "particularly increase" from spring to early summer (April-June).
- 68.3% of those who felt the limits of antiperspirants are considering consulting a medical institution.
## Glossary of Terms
### ■ What is miraDry?
miraDry is a medical device treatment method that uses microwaves to destroy sweat glands (eccrine and apocrine glands) in the armpits. It features the ability to remove sweat glands without incising the skin and is used for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis (underarm odor). It is approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), and a single treatment can be expected to have a 70-80% sweat gland removal effect.
### ■ What is the excision method?
The excision method is a surgical procedure in which the skin of the armpit is incised by 3-4 cm, and the doctor directly excises the apocrine glands visually. It is covered by insurance and is recommended by the guidelines of the Japanese Dermatological Association as a radical treatment method that can be expected to have a sweat gland removal rate of 90% or more.
### ■ What is primary axillary hyperhidrosis?
Primary axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition in which excessive sweating occurs from the armpits even though there is no specific underlying disease. It is said that about 5.8% of Japanese people suffer from it, and if it interferes with daily life or social activities, it becomes a target for treatment.
## Comparison of underarm sweat treatments: miraDry and excision method
Comparison Item | miraDry | Excision method (surgery)
--- | --- | ---
Treatment principle | Thermal destruction of sweat glands with microwaves | Direct excision of sweat glands visually by a doctor
Downtime | 2-3 days (mild swelling) | 2-3 weeks (rest required)
Estimated cost | ... | ...
The main reasons why sweating increases in spring are poor adjustment of the autonomic nervous system when switching from winter mode, and the body's failure to adapt to rising temperatures. For sweating problems that cannot be solved with antiperspirants, medical approaches such as miraDry (microwave treatment) and the excision method (surgery) are effective, and the optimal treatment method varies depending on the severity of the symptoms and the tolerance for downtime.
- 73.7% have experienced becoming passive in interpersonal relationships due to sweat or body odor.
- 81.3% of respondents answered that sweating problems "particularly increase" from spring to early summer (April-June).
- 68.3% of those who felt the limits of antiperspirants are considering consulting a medical institution.
## Glossary of Terms
### ■ What is miraDry?
miraDry is a medical device treatment method that uses microwaves to destroy sweat glands (eccrine and apocrine glands) in the armpits. It features the ability to remove sweat glands without incising the skin and is used for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis (underarm odor). It is approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), and a single treatment can be expected to have a 70-80% sweat gland removal effect.
### ■ What is the excision method?
The excision method is a surgical procedure in which the skin of the armpit is incised by 3-4 cm, and the doctor directly excises the apocrine glands visually. It is covered by insurance and is recommended by the guidelines of the Japanese Dermatological Association as a radical treatment method that can be expected to have a sweat gland removal rate of 90% or more.
### ■ What is primary axillary hyperhidrosis?
Primary axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition in which excessive sweating occurs from the armpits even though there is no specific underlying disease. It is said that about 5.8% of Japanese people suffer from it, and if it interferes with daily life or social activities, it becomes a target for treatment.
## Comparison of underarm sweat treatments: miraDry and excision method
Comparison Item | miraDry | Excision method (surgery)
--- | --- | ---
Treatment principle | Thermal destruction of sweat glands with microwaves | Direct excision of sweat glands visually by a doctor
Downtime | 2-3 days (mild swelling) | 2-3 weeks (rest required)
Estimated cost | ... | ...