Primary hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration excessive regulation that requires the body temperature.
Primary hyperhidrosis is estimated at approximately 3-4% of the population, afflicting men and women equally. Commonly has its onset in adolescence.
Subsequent to most Japanese as a group. About 3 to 40% have a family member afflicted, demonstrating a genetic transfer.
Affected Areas
- Palmar: Excessive sweating of the hands
- Axillary: Excessive sweating of the armpits
- Plantar: Excessive sweating of the feet
- Facial: excessive sweating of the face (flushing not emotional or thermal related.)
- General:The total excessive sweating
Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. For some, it may come unexpectedly. The latter may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning. Such secondary forms may have more serious consequences that hyperhidrosis, a medical consultation is recommended.
