Topical Therapies in Hyperhidrosis Care
Primary focal hyperhidrosis affects 3% of the US population; about the same number as psoriasis. More than half of these patients have primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis: sweating that is beyond…
Special Considerations for Children with Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, characterized by excess sweat production, affects children and adults. Primary focal hyperhidrosis affects any anatomic region with sweat appendages present. Primary hyperhidrosis has traditionally been considered a problem for…
Impact of Hyperhidrosis on Quality of Life and its Assessment
Hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing condition that may interfere with routine activities, cause emotional distress, and disturb both professional and social lives of patients. Objective examination is variable and unreliable, so…
Incidence and Prevalence of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a skin disorder characterized by excessive sweating that often causes significant impairment in social, occupational, and emotional wellbeing. Hyperhidrosis is thought to affect 2.8% of the US population…
Hyperhidrosis
David M. Pariser, MD, FACP, FAAD, Editor Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a common condition rarely due to significant underlying pathology that often has serious social, emotional, and professional consequences. It…
