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The Facts about Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a problem that affects as many as 367 million people, according to the International Hyperhidrosis Society. The condition is characterized by uncontrollable sweating of the armpits, forehead, palms or feet. Most people with hyperhidrosis sweat from at least two of these locations, with the dripping wetness that is impossible to conceal most of the time. The condition can even make it difficult to perform some daily functions; for example, wet hands can make it challenging to turn a doorknob or use a mouse for your computer.
- You may have primary focal hyperhidrosis if you have two or more of the following criteria:
- Sweat production is relatively equal on both sides of the body
- The amount of sweat produced interferes with your daily functioning
- You have at least one episode of excessive sweating weekly
- The sweat production stops while you are asleep
- The onset of your condition occurred before the age of 25
- Others in your family have also experienced excessive sweating
Hyperhidrosis can be either primary or secondary. Secondary generalized hyperhidrosis is caused by another factor, such as a medical condition or a medication you are currently taking. Secondary hyperhidrosis can usually be effectively treated by addressing the underlying cause. Primary focal hyperhidrosis does not have another factor contributing to the condition. This is the type of hyperhidrosis that prompts many people to seek treatment since there is no effective way to manage it.
