General Purpose: General purpose : To inform .
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on how to treat hyperhidrosis .
Central Idea: Three ways to treat hyperhidrosis are by using antiperspirant , going through medical treatment and surgery .
INTRODUCTION
1. Get Attention:
Relate the topic to audience*
State the importance of the topic*
Startle the audience
Arouse their curiosity
Question the audience
Begin with a quotation
Tell a story
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably . People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest . This condition is attacking most of the human population and is actually quiet harmful in many ways although most people do not take note of it . Its can cause low self esteem and a decrease in the level of confidence for the person having this condition . I am sure most of the students in this class have this condition .
2. Reveal the topic
Here , i will tell you about the treatments that can be taken to cure or at least help reduce this condition . Through a lot of studies , there are various ways that can be taken to reduce or even stop this condition . Medical treatments such as Iontophoresis where a patient will sit with their hands , feet , or both in a shallow tray of water for about 20 to 30 minutes, while a low electrical current travels through the water . Simpler methods are by using antiperspirant in daily life or taking a shower more often . The last resort is to undergo a surgery .
3. Establish Credibility
There is a friend of mine who is suffering from this condition whereby , she has a very low level of confidence . Since she is working in the corporate sector , she has to meet with a lot of people and this condition is preventing her from doing a good job . Thus after undergoing a surgery , her problem were resolved .
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