International Hyperhidrosis Society

Patient Leader

Hyperhidrosis (extreme, uncontrollable sweating affecting 4.8% of people) is often misunderstood, misrepresented and mismanaged, but for the past 15 years the International Hyperhidrosis Society has been bringing the full range of stakeholders to the table to transform missed opportunities into an impactful mission. From individual sufferers and health providers, to pharma, biotech and regulatory bodies, IHhS provides and fosters advocacy that’s collaborative and cross-pollinating for meaningful improvements in hyperhidrosis diagnosis, care, and understanding. Although excessive sweating continues to cause excessive suffering, we’re working towards a cure. Learn more at SweatHelp.org.

Location

Center Valley, PA

Nominations

Finalist

The IHhS (a nonprofit) works tirelessly to help reach those who are suffering in silence from excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). They organized the first-ever Hyperhidrosis PFDD in Washington, D.C. and brought the FDA and pharma together to hear from patients firsthand. The IHhS always has the patient interest in mind in all the work they do.

Works endlessly, tirelessly innovatively to educate, colloborate with health care providers, doctors, physicians, scientist, pharmaceutical companies to find solutions and help for people like me and other millions of people who suffer silently and looking for cure to Hyperhidrosis. To me and to many like me she is a God sent individual who cares. — Yasmin

For collaborating with health care professionals for bringing the change in each individuals life. For educating about Hyperhidrosis. And advocating for every possible treatment to cure hyperhidrosis. — Yasmin

She has been a change agent, educator, a leader who cares for others. She has been working innovatively and collaboratively to make a difference in peoples lives. — Yasmin