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• #1 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis) is excessive sweating that’s not always related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Heavy sweating can disrupt your day and cause social anxiety and embarrassment. […] The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating. This goes beyond the sweating from being in a hot environment, exercising, or feeling anxious or stressed. The type of hyperhidrosis that usually affects the hands, feet, underarms or face causes at least one episode a week when you’re awake. And the sweating usually happens on both sides of the body. […] Sometimes excessive sweating is a sign of a serious condition. […] Seek immediate medical attention if you have heavy sweating with dizziness, pain in the chest, throat, jaw, arms, shoulders or throat, or cold skin and a rapid pulse.

• #2 Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It causes your body to sweat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. This condition may make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, but its common. Hyperhidrosis is the result of your sweat glands overworking. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is sweating. When you sweat, you may feel: Wetness on your skin. Damp clothing. Beads of fluid dripping from your cheeks or forehead. Over time, hyperhidrosis can lead to the following symptoms: Itching and inflammation when sweat irritates your skin. Body odor, which occurs when bacteria on your skin mixes with sweat particles. Cracked or peeling skin on your feet. Hyperhidrosis symptoms can range in severity. You may have minor symptoms that come and go or you may have constant symptoms that have an impact on your day-to-day activities. Hyperhidrosis can also have an emotional impact on your life. Many people who have hyperhidrosis feel embarrassed when they sweat or they might avoid being around other people. If this condition affects your mental health, reach out to a healthcare provider to help you manage your symptoms and a mental health professional to help you manage how you feel about your body. Hyperhidrosis (generalized) could be a sign of an underlying medical condition including but not limited to: Acromegaly. An infection (tuberculosis). Anxiety. Cancer. Diabetes. Heart disease or heart failure. Hyperthyroidism. Menopause. Obesity. Parkinsons disease. Hyperhidrosis can cause complications that include: A skin infection. Skin changes, such as paleness, discoloration, cracks or wrinkles. Maceration, or unusually soft, moist skin. Hyperhidrosis can also impact your mental health. You may find yourself changing your routine to hide your symptoms from others. Constant sweating may be so severe that you avoid common actions, such as lifting your arms or shaking hands. You may even give up activities you enjoy to avoid problems or embarrassment from excessive sweating. While hyperhidrosis has no cure, there are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. The condition isnt life-threatening, but it can have a major impact on your life. You may feel embarrassed or sensitive talking about your condition and it might keep you from participating in activities that you regularly enjoy. If hyperhidrosis affects your mental health, talk to a healthcare provider or a mental health professional. They can help you feel better about your body and the effect of overactive sweat glands.

• #3 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Signs, Treatment & Causes

  https://www.medicinenet.com/hyperhidrosis/article.htm

  Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) can lead to embarrassment. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder. […] Of the approximately 3% of Americans who suffer from excessive sweating, 50% involve underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start around puberty, while palm and sole sweating may begin earlier, often during childhood. Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life. […] Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis Excessive sweating is known as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis can happen to anyone who has a fever or is dealing with a bout of anxiety. […] Generally, the only sign of excessive sweating is the presence of abundant moisture in the anatomical area affected. The presence of this moisture can predispose to skin infections. […] The diagnosis is made clinically based on a patient’s history and physical examination. If the sweating is excessive and constant, then the diagnosis is obvious. […] Most hyperhidrosis patients can be effectively and safely treated.

• #4 Hyperhidrosis: A Central Nervous Dysfunction of Sweat Secretion

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9884722/

  Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a central nervous dysfunction characterized by abnormally increased sweating due to a central dysregulation of sweat secretion. […] The clinical symptom of HH is not necessarily increased sweating, but rather an arbitrary, pathological dysregulation of sweating due to low exposure to a trigger. […] The disproportionate sweat production that characterizes HH results in a disabling medical condition with profound effects on the patients quality of life. HH affects work productivity, daily routine activities, emotional well-being, and personal relationships. […] The age of onset is usually before 25 years, meaning that the disease affects patients lives very early in their life. […] Primary HH can be induced by thermal triggers, physical activity, and emotional stress.

• #5 Hyperhidrosis: A Central Nervous Dysfunction of Sweat Secretion

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9884722/

  While both eccrine and apocrine glands respond to emotional stimuli, findings from Bovell et al. suggest that the eccrine glands are the main source of fluid transport in HH rather than apocrine or apoeccrine glands. […] Increased sweating does not occur permanently, but small triggers lead to disproportionate sweating. […] Because patients can barely control sweating, it leads to stress and significant limitations in their private and professional lives. […] The prevalence of HH is estimated at 1.6% in the UK and between 1.0 and 4.8% in the USA. […] In the majority of patients, primary HH is an idiopathic disorder. […] Primary focal HH is usually a bilateral symmetrical disorder affecting the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, axillae, or forehead, whereas sweating in primary generalized HH usually affects the head and trunk, or even extremities, groin and glute.

• #6 Hyperhidrosis: A Central Nervous Dysfunction of Sweat Secretion

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9884722/

  Given the innervation pathways of the hypothalamus, primary HH can be understood to be a neuronal regulation disorder of the ANS involving pathologic hyperactivity of the sympathetic system that results in hyperstimulation of otherwise normal sweat glands. […] The increased sweat secretion in patients with HH is not due to abnormalities in the sweat glands per se, but to regulatory processes that affect the sweat production of the glands. […] Overall, findings in genetics suggest considerable heterogeneity in the disorder, and it is likely that HH is a multifactorial disorder.

• #7 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  See your health care provider if sweating disrupts your daily routine. […] Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face. […] There is no medical cause for this type of hyperhidrosis. It can run in families. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or by taking certain medications, such as pain relievers, antidepressants, and some diabetes and hormonal medications. This type of hyperhidrosis may cause sweating all over the body. […] Complications of hyperhidrosis include: Infections. People who sweat a lot are more prone to skin infections. […] Social and emotional effects. Having clammy or dripping hands and sweat-soaked clothes can be embarrassing. Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals.

• #8 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is divided into two categories to help clinicians and sufferers understand their cause and then approach treatment. The two types of hyperhidrosis are Primary Focal and Secondary Generalized. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that is not caused by another medical condition, nor is it a side effect of medications. Excessive sweating is the medical condition itself. This type of sweating occurs on very specific areas of the body (described as focal areas) and is usually relatively „symmetric” meaning that both the left and right sides of the body are affected similarly. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood or adolescence, especially hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet. Interestingly, although people with primary focal hyperhidrosis have episodes of excessive sweating at least once a week, they usually do not experience excessive sweating while sleeping.

• #9 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  Also called excessive sweating, this medical condition causes the body to produce more sweat than the body needs to cool itself. […] For most people, signs and symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. Heres what you may notice: […] It’s common to sweat so heavily that you see beads of perspiration on your skin or wet areas on your clothing. Most people sweat from one or two areas, usually their underarms, hands, feet, head, or face. This is a sign of primary hyperhidrosis. […] While less common, some people sweat from most of their body. This develops in people who have secondary hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating can happen even when it’s cool and you’re sitting at rest. […] The excessive sweating makes many people feel uncomfortable shaking hands or raising an arm. You may feel uncomfortable giving a presentation or sitting next to others. If your hands sweat heavily, you may find it difficult to write legibly, use a computer, or turn a doorknob.

• #10 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is divided into two categories to help clinicians and sufferers understand their cause and then approach treatment. The two types of hyperhidrosis are Primary Focal and Secondary Generalized. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that is not caused by another medical condition, nor is it a side effect of medications. Excessive sweating is the medical condition itself. This type of sweating occurs on very specific areas of the body (described as focal areas) and is usually relatively „symmetric” meaning that both the left and right sides of the body are affected similarly. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood or adolescence, especially hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet. Interestingly, although people with primary focal hyperhidrosis have episodes of excessive sweating at least once a week, they usually do not experience excessive sweating while sleeping.

• #11 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  See your health care provider if sweating disrupts your daily routine. […] Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face. […] There is no medical cause for this type of hyperhidrosis. It can run in families. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or by taking certain medications, such as pain relievers, antidepressants, and some diabetes and hormonal medications. This type of hyperhidrosis may cause sweating all over the body. […] Complications of hyperhidrosis include: Infections. People who sweat a lot are more prone to skin infections. […] Social and emotional effects. Having clammy or dripping hands and sweat-soaked clothes can be embarrassing. Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals.

• #12 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  The other main type of hyperhidrosis is referred to as secondary generalized hyperhidrosis. This type of excessive sweating is caused by another medical condition or is a side effect of a medication. […] Unlike with primary focal hyperhidrosis, people with secondary hyperhidrosis experience sweating on larger or other areas of the body (described as generalized areas). Another key difference between the two types of hyperhidrosis is that people with secondary generalized hyperhidrosis may often experience their sweating symptoms while sleeping. […] With secondary hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating usually starts in adulthood, whereas primary hyperhidrosis starts in childhood or adolescence.

• #13 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis) is excessive sweating that’s not always related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Heavy sweating can disrupt your day and cause social anxiety and embarrassment. […] The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating. This goes beyond the sweating from being in a hot environment, exercising, or feeling anxious or stressed. The type of hyperhidrosis that usually affects the hands, feet, underarms or face causes at least one episode a week when you’re awake. And the sweating usually happens on both sides of the body. […] Sometimes excessive sweating is a sign of a serious condition. […] Seek immediate medical attention if you have heavy sweating with dizziness, pain in the chest, throat, jaw, arms, shoulders or throat, or cold skin and a rapid pulse.

• #14 Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182130

  Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Signs of hyperhidrosis include visible sweating and sweating that interferes with everyday activities. It may affect one area or the whole body. […] Hyperhidrosis is typically the most active in areas with a high concentration of sweat glands, such as the following: hands, feet, face and head, armpits. […] Hyperhidrosis is sweating that disrupts normal activities. Episodes of excessive sweating occur for at least six months, last for at least seven days, and affect a persons social life or daily activities. […] Signs and symptoms of hyperhidrosis may include: clammy or wet palms, clammy or wet soles of the feet, frequent sweating, noticeable sweating that soaks through clothing. […] People with hyperhidrosis might experience irritation and skin problems linked to excessive sweating, such as fungal or bacterial infections. […] Hyperhidrosis symptoms and complications can affect a persons quality of life. Seeking treatment can help affected people manage their condition.

• #15 Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It causes your body to sweat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. This condition may make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, but its common. Hyperhidrosis is the result of your sweat glands overworking. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is sweating. When you sweat, you may feel: Wetness on your skin. Damp clothing. Beads of fluid dripping from your cheeks or forehead. Over time, hyperhidrosis can lead to the following symptoms: Itching and inflammation when sweat irritates your skin. Body odor, which occurs when bacteria on your skin mixes with sweat particles. Cracked or peeling skin on your feet. Hyperhidrosis symptoms can range in severity. You may have minor symptoms that come and go or you may have constant symptoms that have an impact on your day-to-day activities. Hyperhidrosis can also have an emotional impact on your life. Many people who have hyperhidrosis feel embarrassed when they sweat or they might avoid being around other people. If this condition affects your mental health, reach out to a healthcare provider to help you manage your symptoms and a mental health professional to help you manage how you feel about your body. Hyperhidrosis (generalized) could be a sign of an underlying medical condition including but not limited to: Acromegaly. An infection (tuberculosis). Anxiety. Cancer. Diabetes. Heart disease or heart failure. Hyperthyroidism. Menopause. Obesity. Parkinsons disease. Hyperhidrosis can cause complications that include: A skin infection. Skin changes, such as paleness, discoloration, cracks or wrinkles. Maceration, or unusually soft, moist skin. Hyperhidrosis can also impact your mental health. You may find yourself changing your routine to hide your symptoms from others. Constant sweating may be so severe that you avoid common actions, such as lifting your arms or shaking hands. You may even give up activities you enjoy to avoid problems or embarrassment from excessive sweating. While hyperhidrosis has no cure, there are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. The condition isnt life-threatening, but it can have a major impact on your life. You may feel embarrassed or sensitive talking about your condition and it might keep you from participating in activities that you regularly enjoy. If hyperhidrosis affects your mental health, talk to a healthcare provider or a mental health professional. They can help you feel better about your body and the effect of overactive sweat glands.

• #16 Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182130

  Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Signs of hyperhidrosis include visible sweating and sweating that interferes with everyday activities. It may affect one area or the whole body. […] Hyperhidrosis is typically the most active in areas with a high concentration of sweat glands, such as the following: hands, feet, face and head, armpits. […] Hyperhidrosis is sweating that disrupts normal activities. Episodes of excessive sweating occur for at least six months, last for at least seven days, and affect a persons social life or daily activities. […] Signs and symptoms of hyperhidrosis may include: clammy or wet palms, clammy or wet soles of the feet, frequent sweating, noticeable sweating that soaks through clothing. […] People with hyperhidrosis might experience irritation and skin problems linked to excessive sweating, such as fungal or bacterial infections. […] Hyperhidrosis symptoms and complications can affect a persons quality of life. Seeking treatment can help affected people manage their condition.

• #17 Hyperhidrosis Disorder (Excessive Sweating)

  https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis disorder is a condition that results in excessive sweating. […] With hyperhidrosis, however, you sweat more than usual and often for no apparent reason. This occurs even when your body doesn’t need to cool down, such as in cool weather. […] The most common symptom of hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating in one or two body parts. If you have secondary hyperhidrosis, you may experience sweating all over your body. […] According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), sweating usually stops at night in primary hyperhidrosis, but it’s possible to experience night sweats with secondary hyperhidrosis. […] Hyperhidrosis may also affect your quality of life, leading to feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. […] Speak with a doctor if you have excessive sweating. They could provide a proper diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for you.

• #18 Hyperhidrosis | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis/

  Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively. […] The sweating may affect the whole of your body, or it may only affect certain areas. […] Commonly affected areas include the armpits, palms of your hands, soles of your feet, face and chest, and groin. […] Both sides of the body are usually affected equally for example, both feet or both hands. […] The sweating doesnt usually pose a serious threat to your health, but it can be embarrassing and distressing. […] It can also have a negative impact on your quality of life and may lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. […] If you feel you sweat too much and your sweating has started to interfere with your everyday daily life, you may have hyperhidrosis. […] For example, you may have hyperhidrosis if excessive sweating is interfering with your job for example, you have difficulty holding tools or using a computer keyboard.

• #19 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  Also called excessive sweating, this medical condition causes the body to produce more sweat than the body needs to cool itself. […] For most people, signs and symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. Heres what you may notice: […] It’s common to sweat so heavily that you see beads of perspiration on your skin or wet areas on your clothing. Most people sweat from one or two areas, usually their underarms, hands, feet, head, or face. This is a sign of primary hyperhidrosis. […] While less common, some people sweat from most of their body. This develops in people who have secondary hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating can happen even when it’s cool and you’re sitting at rest. […] The excessive sweating makes many people feel uncomfortable shaking hands or raising an arm. You may feel uncomfortable giving a presentation or sitting next to others. If your hands sweat heavily, you may find it difficult to write legibly, use a computer, or turn a doorknob.

• #20 Symptoms of Excessive Sweating | Stanford Health Care

  https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/excessive-sweating/symptoms.html

  There are several signs that you might have excessive sweating: […] Visible sweating soaked clothing, beading or dripping (again, for no apparent reason) […] Problems holding a pen, turning a doorknob or using a mouse or keyboard […] Skin staying wet for long periods, and possibly peeling after turning soft and white […] Frequent skin infections where you sweat. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis is the more common type of excessive sweating and features: […] One area of the body, or just a few armpits, head, palms and/or feet […] Starts after waking up, with sheets usually dry […] At least once a week, and usually more often […] Begins during childhood or teen years. […] Signs of secondary hyperhidrosis include: […] Starting during adulthood […] Whole body sweat (usually) […] Sweating while sleeping.

• #21 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/e/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is when the body releases too much fluid from the sweat glands. Its also called hyperhidrosis. Its often an ongoing (chronic) condition. Sweating is a normal process. It helps manage body temperature and other processes of the body. But excessive sweating is more than is needed to do this. Excessive sweating can affect the entire body, but it usually occurs in the palms, soles, armpits, or groin area. The symptoms can start when youre a child and continue into adulthood. […] Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating that: Can cause problems with daily activities, work, and social events […] The sweating occurs most often in any or all of these areas: Bottoms of the feet, Palms, Underarms […] In some cases, it may also occur in these areas: Face, Groin, Scalp, Under the breasts

• #22 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Medication & Treatment

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hyperhidrosis_excessive_sweating/article_em.htm

  Hyperhidrosis is sweating in excess of that normally required to regulate the body temperature. Hyperhidrosis may be generalized over the entire body or localized to problem areas like the face (cranial facial hyperhidrosis), armpits, or the palms and soles. The severity of hyperhidrosis varies from patient to patient and even the same patient over time. […] In primary hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating of the palms, soles, and axillae (armpits) often starts with the first social exposure of the day. Sometimes even the thought of dealing with other people sets off a bout of sweating. It is often calm at night and most likely to be dry when the patient is relaxed and ready for bed. […] Acquired hyperhidrosis may be constant through the day, occur in unpredictable paroxysms such as in pheochromocytoma, timed with the peak serum levels of offending medication or as the classic „night sweats” of patients with tuberculosis.

• #23 Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182130

  Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Signs of hyperhidrosis include visible sweating and sweating that interferes with everyday activities. It may affect one area or the whole body. […] Hyperhidrosis is typically the most active in areas with a high concentration of sweat glands, such as the following: hands, feet, face and head, armpits. […] Hyperhidrosis is sweating that disrupts normal activities. Episodes of excessive sweating occur for at least six months, last for at least seven days, and affect a persons social life or daily activities. […] Signs and symptoms of hyperhidrosis may include: clammy or wet palms, clammy or wet soles of the feet, frequent sweating, noticeable sweating that soaks through clothing. […] People with hyperhidrosis might experience irritation and skin problems linked to excessive sweating, such as fungal or bacterial infections. […] Hyperhidrosis symptoms and complications can affect a persons quality of life. Seeking treatment can help affected people manage their condition.

• #24 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/e/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is when the body releases too much fluid from the sweat glands. Its also called hyperhidrosis. Its often an ongoing (chronic) condition. Sweating is a normal process. It helps manage body temperature and other processes of the body. But excessive sweating is more than is needed to do this. Excessive sweating can affect the entire body, but it usually occurs in the palms, soles, armpits, or groin area. The symptoms can start when youre a child and continue into adulthood. […] Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating that: Can cause problems with daily activities, work, and social events […] The sweating occurs most often in any or all of these areas: Bottoms of the feet, Palms, Underarms […] In some cases, it may also occur in these areas: Face, Groin, Scalp, Under the breasts

• #25 Understanding the Two Types of Hyperhidrosis | Pinnacle Dermatology

  https://www.pinnacleskin.com/blog/sweat-no-more-understanding-the-two-types-of-hyperhidrosis

  Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is far more common than we think. It occurs when the nerves that stimulate your sweat glands to perspire become overactive, causing you to sweat even when your body may not need to regulate its temperature. By understanding the type of hyperhidrosis you may have, you and your skincare specialist can identify potential underlying causes and create an effective treatment plan that may help alleviate some of its uncomfortable symptoms. […] Primary Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes an individual to experience excessive sweating without an underlying cause. Its considerably the more common of the two types of hyperhidrosis. While the cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, evidence shows that it may be hereditary, as it typically begins in childhood or after puberty. Certain triggers, like stress and anxiety, may also encourage primary hyperhidrosis symptoms. Primary Hyperhidrosis can occur anywhere on your body, but it typically occurs in more localized areas.

• #26 Understanding the Two Types of Hyperhidrosis | Pinnacle Dermatology

  https://www.pinnacleskin.com/blog/sweat-no-more-understanding-the-two-types-of-hyperhidrosis

  Secondary Hyperhidrosis is a condition where excessive sweating is the result of an underlying medical condition or a side effect of a certain medication or supplement. Therefore, secondary hyperhidrosis is most often seen in adults. Some of the following medical conditions or diseases may cause secondary hyperhidrosis, such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, infections, cancer, and hormone imbalances. Secondary Hyperhidrosis usually occurs in various areas and often on a larger scale. […] Key Features of Hyperhidrosis: Primary Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating in localized areas, such as the palms, soles, underarms, head/scalp, under breasts, and groin, without an apparent underlying cause. Secondary Hyperhidrosis results from an identifiable medical condition, medications, or other factors, leading to generalized or focal sweating.

• #27 Hyperhidrosis | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis/

  Visit your GP if you feel that your sweating is interfering with your daily activities, or you suddenly start sweating excessively. […] Hyperhidrosis can develop at any age, although primary hyperhidrosis typically starts during childhood or soon after puberty. […] Hyperhidrosis that has no obvious cause is known as primary hyperhidrosis. […] Hyperhidrosis can be challenging to treat and it may take a while to find a treatment right for you. […] Hyperhidrosis is usually a long-term condition, but some people experience an improvement with time and the treatments available can often keep the problem under control. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis often starts more suddenly than primary hyperhidrosis and tends to affect the whole body. […] If a regular antiperspirant doesnt control your sweating, your GP may prescribe or suggest a stronger one for you.

• #28 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hyperhidrosis2

  Underarm problems tend to start in late adolescence. […] This is excessive sweating on your palms and soles, and it usually starts around age 13 on average. […] In hyperhidrosis, these nerves glitch, triggering excessive sweat even when not needed. […] Many who have hyperhidrosis sweat nearly all their waking hours, regardless of their mood or the weather. […] If you have hyperhidrosis, it can have a serious impact on your quality of life by causing constant worry about sweat stains, leading to social anxiety, limiting what you wear, and even causing physical discomfort like skin irritation. […] There’s no cure for the condition, but treatment, regular doctor visits, and lifestyle changes such as breathable clothes can help keep your symptoms under control. […] Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating in areas such as your underarms, palms, and soles of the feet, leading to discomfort and disrupting your daily life.

• #29 Hyperhidrosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459227/

  Patients with hyperhidrosis report excessive sweating, usually in areas with the highest density of eccrine glands, including the palms, soles, face, head, or axillae. […] Symptoms that present later in life should be more concerning for a secondary cause, and a workup to rule out medication side effects or systemic disease is warranted. […] The prognosis of hyperhidrosis is guarded. While not life-threatening, it can be cosmetically unacceptable and may even lead to difficulties with work. The quality of life for patients with severe hyperhidrosis is poor. No treatment works reliably, and the recurrence of hyperhidrosis is common with all currently available treatment options. […] Hyperhidrosis can affect a patient’s physical and psychological health. Patients, particularly pediatric patients, may suffer from social embarrassment, leading to a lower quality of life than their peers.

• #30 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  The prognosis of hyperhidrosis is not known. For some, the problems pass but for many they remain for life. The disorder can also change in character; for example, it can start as axillary hyperhidrosis in the teenage years, followed by a problem-free interval and later general hyperhidrosis in the 60s. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis may involve several specialties. A small amount of anamnestic data is usually enough to differentiate between primary and secondary hyperhidrosis, but sometimes anamnesis and status in diagnostics are insufficient and that is when it becomes relevant to take samples and do further examinations. […] With general hyperhidrosis it can be difficult to clarify whether it is primary or secondary. A long anamnesis with no signs of other disease strongly suggests that it is not an endocrine, infectious or malignant disease.

• #31 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Medication & Treatment

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hyperhidrosis_excessive_sweating/article_em.htm

  There is a tendency for primary hyperhidrosis to improve with age, but unfortunately the worst of the condition occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood and complete remission occurs late if at all. Most treatments have limitations and side effects, and complete control may not be possible even with very aggressive therapy. […] The prognosis for secondary hyperhidrosis is reasonably good if a reversible or surgically removable cause is identified.

• #32 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Medication & Treatment

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hyperhidrosis_excessive_sweating/article_em.htm

  There is a tendency for primary hyperhidrosis to improve with age, but unfortunately the worst of the condition occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood and complete remission occurs late if at all. Most treatments have limitations and side effects, and complete control may not be possible even with very aggressive therapy. […] The prognosis for secondary hyperhidrosis is reasonably good if a reversible or surgically removable cause is identified.

• #33 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  You may find that you sweat excessively when something triggers it. Triggers vary from person to person, and you may have more than one. Common triggers include hot weather, high humidity, feeling anxious or nervous, physical activity, and caffeine. […] Although you tend to sweat excessively while at school or work, most people wake up dry. If you have secondary hyperhidrosis, which develops when you take certain medication or have another medical condition, you may sweat in your sleep. […] Most people develop hyperhidrosis when they are a child or teenager. Although excess sweating can be lifelong, sweating tends to lessen with age. […] If the area(s) from which you sweat is frequently wet, you can develop an unpleasant body odor. This odor occurs when sweat mixes with bacteria and yeasts on your skin. Treatment can help control sweating and body odor.

• #34 Effective Hyperhidrosis Treatment | St. Louis | Mid-County Dermatology

  https://www.midcountyderm.com/hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis can be triggered by various factors, including emotional stress and anxiety. When faced with stressful situations or high levels of anxiety, individuals with hyperhidrosis may experience an increase in sweat production. Certain foods such as spicy dishes or caffeine can act as triggers for excessive sweating. […] The side effects of hyperhidrosis extend beyond mere discomfort. The constant presence of sweat on the skin creates an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive, increasing the risk of developing skin infections such as fungal infections or folliculitis. Moreover, persistent sweating can lead to unpleasant body odor, further exacerbating social anxiety and potential social withdrawal. […] Hyperhidrosis can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life, both physically and emotionally. The constant presence of sweat and the associated discomfort can lead to social isolation and reduced participation in activities that were once enjoyed.

• #35 Diaphoresis: Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24496-diaphoresis

  Diaphoresis is the medical definition of excessive sweating due to an underlying health condition or a medication. […] Diaphoresis usually causes your whole body to sweat instead of one part, such as your armpits or hands. The sweat is visible, soaking through your clothing or dripping off your body. Diaphoresis may affect you while you’re sleeping, soaking your sheets in sweat. The condition usually doesn’t start until adulthood. […] Diaphoresis means abnormal sweating due to a secondary condition. […] Up to 85% of people going through menopause report excessive sweating. […] Diaphoresis is also a common condition during pregnancy. […] One of the signs of hyperthyroidism is excessive sweating. […] If you have diabetes, excessive sweating may be a sign of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

• #36 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  Skin that’s often wet can become macerated. This makes the skin wrinkly. The often-wet skin can feel soft and spongy. You may see swelling or peeling in the area. […] Frequently wet skin can rub and chafe. Some people develop frequent skin infections where they sweat excessively. Signs of a skin infection include pus or fluid leaking from the area, discoloration, swelling, and pain. […] Sweating excessively can affect many areas of everyday life. It may be difficult to grip the handlebars of a bicycle, control a computer mouse, and use a video game controller. Some patients tell their dermatologist that they feel embarrassed, frustrated, or insecure. These feelings can cause people to become unhappy, depressed, or anxious.

• #37 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/e/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis.html

  Areas that produce excessive sweat usually appear pink or white. In severe cases, the skin may appear cracked, scaly, and soft, especially on the feet. You may also have odor caused by bacteria and yeast on the wet skin. […] The symptoms of excessive sweating can be like other health conditions. Make sure to see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. […] Hyperhidrosis may be caused by or made worse by emotional stress and heat. It can also cause problems with work and social life. You may have stains on your clothes and not want to shake hands with people. It can be upsetting to cope with the problems of excess sweat. […] The condition can affect a person’s quality of life and cause social isolation and depression. Mental health counseling may help. […] Skin maceration can lead to loss of skin, pain, and skin infection. You can help prevent this problem by treating your hyperhidrosis, and keeping your skin dry as much as possible, and getting medical care if signs of an infection occur.

• #38 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/e/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis.html

  Areas that produce excessive sweat usually appear pink or white. In severe cases, the skin may appear cracked, scaly, and soft, especially on the feet. You may also have odor caused by bacteria and yeast on the wet skin. […] The symptoms of excessive sweating can be like other health conditions. Make sure to see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. […] Hyperhidrosis may be caused by or made worse by emotional stress and heat. It can also cause problems with work and social life. You may have stains on your clothes and not want to shake hands with people. It can be upsetting to cope with the problems of excess sweat. […] The condition can affect a person’s quality of life and cause social isolation and depression. Mental health counseling may help. […] Skin maceration can lead to loss of skin, pain, and skin infection. You can help prevent this problem by treating your hyperhidrosis, and keeping your skin dry as much as possible, and getting medical care if signs of an infection occur.

• #39 Hyperhidrosis – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/sweating-disorders/hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, which can be focal or diffuse and has multiple causes. […] Sweating is often present during examination and sometimes is extreme. Clothing can be soaked, and palms or soles may become macerated and fissured. […] Hyperhidrosis can cause emotional distress to patients and may lead to social withdrawal.

• #40 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  See your health care provider if sweating disrupts your daily routine. […] Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face. […] There is no medical cause for this type of hyperhidrosis. It can run in families. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or by taking certain medications, such as pain relievers, antidepressants, and some diabetes and hormonal medications. This type of hyperhidrosis may cause sweating all over the body. […] Complications of hyperhidrosis include: Infections. People who sweat a lot are more prone to skin infections. […] Social and emotional effects. Having clammy or dripping hands and sweat-soaked clothes can be embarrassing. Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals.

• #41 Hyperhidrosis | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis/

  Anticholinergics are available as tablets or solutions that are applied to affected areas. […] If lifestyle changes and treatment dont work, your GP may refer you to a dermatologist for further treatment, such as iontophoresis, botulinum toxin or surgery. […] Iontophoresis may help if you have excessive sweating that affects your hands or feet. […] Botulinum toxin can be injected into the skin in areas of the body affected by hyperhidrosis. […] In a few cases where hyperhidrosis is particularly severe and treatment hasnt been successful, surgery may be recommended. […] Hyperhidrosis increases the risk of developing fungal infections, particularly on the feet most commonly fungal nail infections and athletes foot. […] Excessive sweat can make you more vulnerable to certain skin conditions, such as warts and boils. […] The emotional impact of living with hyperhidrosis can be severe. […] Many people with the condition feel unhappy and, in some cases, depressed.

• #42 Hyperhidrosis & Hyperhidrosis (Axilla): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment – Healthgrades

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis-excessive-sweating

  In some cases, excessive sweating can be due to a life-threatening condition, such as a heart attack. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have excessive sweating with any of these symptoms including: Anxiety, Chest pain, pressure, squeezing or tightness, Lightheadedness, Nausea or vomiting, Shortness of breath, Upper body pain. […] Hyperhidrosis generally does not cause serious physical complications. The excess moisture on the skin increases the risk of conditions, such as athlete’s foot, boils, fungal skin infections, and warts. Chronic conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis can be made worse by excessive sweating. […] More often than physical ailments, hyperhidrosis leads to significant mental, emotional and social problems. The stress and embarrassment caused by excessive sweating can cause people to withdraw from work, school, friends, or activities they used to enjoy. Emotional complications of hyperhidrosis include: Anxiety, Avoiding intimacy or physical affection, Decreased confidence and self-esteem, Depression, Feelings of sadness, anger and hopelessness, Job loss, Social withdrawal.

• #43 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  See your health care provider if sweating disrupts your daily routine. […] Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face. […] There is no medical cause for this type of hyperhidrosis. It can run in families. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or by taking certain medications, such as pain relievers, antidepressants, and some diabetes and hormonal medications. This type of hyperhidrosis may cause sweating all over the body. […] Complications of hyperhidrosis include: Infections. People who sweat a lot are more prone to skin infections. […] Social and emotional effects. Having clammy or dripping hands and sweat-soaked clothes can be embarrassing. Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals.

• #44 Hyperhidrosis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person exhibits excessive sweating, more than is required for the regulation of body temperature. […] Although it is primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate the quality of life of the people who are affected, frequently leading to psychological, physical, and social consequences. […] This excess of sweat happens even if the person is not engaging in tasks that require muscular effort, and it does not depend on the exposure to heat. […] Common places to sweat can include underarms, face, neck, back, groin, feet, and hands. […] Hyperhidrosis can have physiological consequences such as cold and clammy hands, dehydration, and skin infections secondary to maceration of the skin. […] Hyperhidrosis can also have devastating emotional effects on one’s individual life.

• #45 Hyperhidrosis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

  Those with hyperhidrosis may have greater stress levels and more frequent depression. […] Excessive sweating or focal hyperhidrosis of the hands interferes with many routine activities, such as securely grasping objects. […] In severe cases, shirts must be changed several times during the day and require additional showers both to remove sweat and control body odor issues or microbial problems such as acne, dandruff, or athlete’s foot. […] Additionally, anxiety caused by self-consciousness to the sweating may aggravate the sweating. […] Some careers present challenges for people with hyperhidrosis. […] The risk of dehydration can limit the ability of some to function in extremely hot (especially if also humid) conditions. […] It is estimated that the incidence of focal hyperhidrosis may be as high as 2.8% of the population of the United States.

• #46 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  Hyperhidrosis is characterised by an abnormal response to heat, exertion and stress with pronounced sweating either in general or focally. This can be seen as an extension of the physiological response where general hyperhidrosis involves the thermostat, the hypothalamus, and focal, symmetrical hyperhidrosis cortex and the limbic system. Patients with hyperhidrosis display increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system (sudomotor) on arousal (pain, shouting, caressing). […] Hyperhidrosis has an extremely negative impact on quality of life. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) can be used to objectivise this, to assess treatment results and compare results with other skin diseases which are surveyed using the same questionnaire. We see that patients with hyperhidrosis can have a heavily reduced quality of life on a par with the most severe psoriasis patients who are surveyed using the same questionnaire.

• #47 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  Hyperhidrosis is characterised by an abnormal response to heat, exertion and stress with pronounced sweating either in general or focally. This can be seen as an extension of the physiological response where general hyperhidrosis involves the thermostat, the hypothalamus, and focal, symmetrical hyperhidrosis cortex and the limbic system. Patients with hyperhidrosis display increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system (sudomotor) on arousal (pain, shouting, caressing). […] Hyperhidrosis has an extremely negative impact on quality of life. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) can be used to objectivise this, to assess treatment results and compare results with other skin diseases which are surveyed using the same questionnaire. We see that patients with hyperhidrosis can have a heavily reduced quality of life on a par with the most severe psoriasis patients who are surveyed using the same questionnaire.

• #48 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  Also called excessive sweating, this medical condition causes the body to produce more sweat than the body needs to cool itself. […] For most people, signs and symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. Heres what you may notice: […] It’s common to sweat so heavily that you see beads of perspiration on your skin or wet areas on your clothing. Most people sweat from one or two areas, usually their underarms, hands, feet, head, or face. This is a sign of primary hyperhidrosis. […] While less common, some people sweat from most of their body. This develops in people who have secondary hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating can happen even when it’s cool and you’re sitting at rest. […] The excessive sweating makes many people feel uncomfortable shaking hands or raising an arm. You may feel uncomfortable giving a presentation or sitting next to others. If your hands sweat heavily, you may find it difficult to write legibly, use a computer, or turn a doorknob.

• #49 Hyperhidrosis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

  Those with hyperhidrosis may have greater stress levels and more frequent depression. […] Excessive sweating or focal hyperhidrosis of the hands interferes with many routine activities, such as securely grasping objects. […] In severe cases, shirts must be changed several times during the day and require additional showers both to remove sweat and control body odor issues or microbial problems such as acne, dandruff, or athlete’s foot. […] Additionally, anxiety caused by self-consciousness to the sweating may aggravate the sweating. […] Some careers present challenges for people with hyperhidrosis. […] The risk of dehydration can limit the ability of some to function in extremely hot (especially if also humid) conditions. […] It is estimated that the incidence of focal hyperhidrosis may be as high as 2.8% of the population of the United States.

• #50 Hyperhidrosis | Riley Children’s Health

  https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. Children with hyperhidrosis sweat as much as five times more than other children. The body’s way of cooling itself (sweating) goes into overdrive for children with hyperhidrosis. As a result, the body makes more sweat than is needed to regulate body temperature. […] Hyperhidrosis most often causes extra sweating in the palms of the hands, the armpits and the feet. […] Hyperhidrosis can affect a child’s quality of life. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable and can cause feelings of anxiety. Sweaty palms can make it hard to hold a pencil or complete worksheets at school. Excessive sweating can impact a child’s self-confidence. […] Children with hyperhidrosis may worry about their extra sweating and may avoid interacting with others or change clothes often to stay fresh. A pediatric specialist can work with you and your child to manage symptoms and help your child regain his or her quality of life.

• #51 Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It causes your body to sweat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. This condition may make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, but its common. Hyperhidrosis is the result of your sweat glands overworking. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is sweating. When you sweat, you may feel: Wetness on your skin. Damp clothing. Beads of fluid dripping from your cheeks or forehead. Over time, hyperhidrosis can lead to the following symptoms: Itching and inflammation when sweat irritates your skin. Body odor, which occurs when bacteria on your skin mixes with sweat particles. Cracked or peeling skin on your feet. Hyperhidrosis symptoms can range in severity. You may have minor symptoms that come and go or you may have constant symptoms that have an impact on your day-to-day activities. Hyperhidrosis can also have an emotional impact on your life. Many people who have hyperhidrosis feel embarrassed when they sweat or they might avoid being around other people. If this condition affects your mental health, reach out to a healthcare provider to help you manage your symptoms and a mental health professional to help you manage how you feel about your body. Hyperhidrosis (generalized) could be a sign of an underlying medical condition including but not limited to: Acromegaly. An infection (tuberculosis). Anxiety. Cancer. Diabetes. Heart disease or heart failure. Hyperthyroidism. Menopause. Obesity. Parkinsons disease. Hyperhidrosis can cause complications that include: A skin infection. Skin changes, such as paleness, discoloration, cracks or wrinkles. Maceration, or unusually soft, moist skin. Hyperhidrosis can also impact your mental health. You may find yourself changing your routine to hide your symptoms from others. Constant sweating may be so severe that you avoid common actions, such as lifting your arms or shaking hands. You may even give up activities you enjoy to avoid problems or embarrassment from excessive sweating. While hyperhidrosis has no cure, there are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. The condition isnt life-threatening, but it can have a major impact on your life. You may feel embarrassed or sensitive talking about your condition and it might keep you from participating in activities that you regularly enjoy. If hyperhidrosis affects your mental health, talk to a healthcare provider or a mental health professional. They can help you feel better about your body and the effect of overactive sweat glands.

• #52 Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/condition/hyperhidrosis-overview

  Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. The condition can begin in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult. For many people, excessive sweating runs in the family, and problems with sweat are an everyday, normal occurrence. […] Excessive sweating is the main symptom of hyperhidrosis. This may be in certain places in the body and appear symmetrically, such as the palms of hands or soles of the feet. You may also start sweating all over your body. […] This is more than just your average sweating, however, because people with hyperhidrosis find themselves worrying all day about the amount they sweat. You might also notice that: Your feet leave footprints as you walk. You try to sop up sweat with towels or napkins in your underarms during the day. You have to change multiple shirts during the day because you sweat through them. You sweat without physical exertion. You avoid touching others, or typing on a computer is challenging, because your hands are dripping with sweat. […] Because of exposure to sweat, you may also notice skin changes like flushing, white or pink skin, heat rash, and skin peeling. You may also be more likely to develop skin infections, like athlete’s foot, as fungus and bacteria thrive in warm, wet environments.

• #53 Symptoms of Excessive Sweating | Stanford Health Care

  https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/excessive-sweating/symptoms.html

  There are several signs that you might have excessive sweating: […] Visible sweating soaked clothing, beading or dripping (again, for no apparent reason) […] Problems holding a pen, turning a doorknob or using a mouse or keyboard […] Skin staying wet for long periods, and possibly peeling after turning soft and white […] Frequent skin infections where you sweat. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis is the more common type of excessive sweating and features: […] One area of the body, or just a few armpits, head, palms and/or feet […] Starts after waking up, with sheets usually dry […] At least once a week, and usually more often […] Begins during childhood or teen years. […] Signs of secondary hyperhidrosis include: […] Starting during adulthood […] Whole body sweat (usually) […] Sweating while sleeping.

• #54 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis

  The body sweats naturally to cool itself, but when someone has hyperhidrosis, the body perspires even when it does not need cooling. Someone with hyperhidrosis may drip with sweat from more than one area of the body. […] Symptoms include: […] Sweating without exertion Beads of sweat or moist clothing while sitting or not moving […] Sweating that disrupts daily activities Sweat that makes it difficult to turn a doorknob or drips on to work or school papers or computers […] Sweating on both sides of the body Excessive sweating on hands, feet, and armpits (primary focal hyperhidrosis) […] Sweating of the entire body (secondary generalized hyperhidrosis) […] Sweating during sleep (secondary generalized hyperhidrosis) […] Skin infections May increase likelihood of skin infections such as athletes foot or jock itch.

• #55 Hyperhidrosis: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and More

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/hyperhidrosis-symptoms-overview-4177694

  While primary hyperhidrosis is not considered dangerous, it can often be debilitating and severely impact a person’s quality of life. It is for this reason that the condition is often referred to as a silent handicap. […] Primary hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood, especially palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. While people with primary focal hyperhidrosis will typically experience episodes once or several times a week, they usually do not sweat excessively while sleeping. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is the second form of hyperhidrosis characterized by the generalized sweating of the entire body. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis can occur at any age. It may also occur while sleeping in the form of night sweats. […] Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed based on the severity of perspiration in the absence of heat or excessive exercise. Moreover, episodes must occur at least once weekly.

• #56 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is divided into two categories to help clinicians and sufferers understand their cause and then approach treatment. The two types of hyperhidrosis are Primary Focal and Secondary Generalized. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that is not caused by another medical condition, nor is it a side effect of medications. Excessive sweating is the medical condition itself. This type of sweating occurs on very specific areas of the body (described as focal areas) and is usually relatively „symmetric” meaning that both the left and right sides of the body are affected similarly. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood or adolescence, especially hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet. Interestingly, although people with primary focal hyperhidrosis have episodes of excessive sweating at least once a week, they usually do not experience excessive sweating while sleeping.

• #57 Hyperhidrosis: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and More

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/hyperhidrosis-symptoms-overview-4177694

  While primary hyperhidrosis is not considered dangerous, it can often be debilitating and severely impact a person’s quality of life. It is for this reason that the condition is often referred to as a silent handicap. […] Primary hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood, especially palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. While people with primary focal hyperhidrosis will typically experience episodes once or several times a week, they usually do not sweat excessively while sleeping. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis is the second form of hyperhidrosis characterized by the generalized sweating of the entire body. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis can occur at any age. It may also occur while sleeping in the form of night sweats. […] Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed based on the severity of perspiration in the absence of heat or excessive exercise. Moreover, episodes must occur at least once weekly.

• #58 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  The other main type of hyperhidrosis is referred to as secondary generalized hyperhidrosis. This type of excessive sweating is caused by another medical condition or is a side effect of a medication. […] Unlike with primary focal hyperhidrosis, people with secondary hyperhidrosis experience sweating on larger or other areas of the body (described as generalized areas). Another key difference between the two types of hyperhidrosis is that people with secondary generalized hyperhidrosis may often experience their sweating symptoms while sleeping. […] With secondary hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating usually starts in adulthood, whereas primary hyperhidrosis starts in childhood or adolescence.

• #59 Excessive sweating

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/excessive-sweating/basics/causes/sym-20050780

  If excessive sweating has no underlying medical cause, it’s called primary hyperhidrosis. It happens when excess sweating is not triggered by a rise in temperature or physical activity. Primary hyperhidrosis may be at least partly hereditary. […] If the excess sweating is due to an underlying medical condition, it’s called secondary hyperhidrosis. […] Health conditions that might cause excessive sweating include: Acromegaly, Diabetic hypoglycemia, Fever of undetermined cause, Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) also known as overactive thyroid, Infection, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Malaria, Medication side effects, such as sometimes experienced when taking some beta blockers and antidepressants, Menopause, Neurologic disease, Pheochromocytoma (a rare adrenal gland tumor), Tuberculosis. […] Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

• #60 Hyperhidrosis Disorder (Excessive Sweating)

  https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis disorder is a condition that results in excessive sweating. […] With hyperhidrosis, however, you sweat more than usual and often for no apparent reason. This occurs even when your body doesn’t need to cool down, such as in cool weather. […] The most common symptom of hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating in one or two body parts. If you have secondary hyperhidrosis, you may experience sweating all over your body. […] According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), sweating usually stops at night in primary hyperhidrosis, but it’s possible to experience night sweats with secondary hyperhidrosis. […] Hyperhidrosis may also affect your quality of life, leading to feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. […] Speak with a doctor if you have excessive sweating. They could provide a proper diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for you.

• #61 Drug-induced hyperhidrosis

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/drug-induced-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating due to the overstimulation of the eccrine sweat glands by a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. […] Drug-induced hyperhidrosis is the most common cause of secondary hyperhidrosis. […] It results from the release of acetylcholine by medications that block the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter. […] Due to impaired negative feedback to the hypothalamus, acetylcholine causes the body to sweat more than is needed for core temperature to reach homeostasis. […] In contrast, sweating in drug-induced hyperhidrosis is more likely to be unilateral and asymmetrical, or generalised, affecting any part of the body. […] While sweating tends to reduce at night in patients with primary hyperhidrosis, it can occur during sleep in drug-induced hyperhidrosis.

• #62 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  Sweating during the day and at night is a sub-symptom of the menopause in many women. While other climacteric symptoms disappear, the sweating continues in a significant share of women. As many as 10 per cent of all women suffer from postmenopausal hyperhidrosis 10 years after the menopause. […] Regional or asymmetrical sweating is a strong indication of secondary hyperhidrosis and an underlying diagnosis should be sought. Loss of sweating from one area of the body can cause increased sweating from another. This compensatory hyperhidrosis was highlighted in the Swedish mass media in the 1990s when the more common sympathectomise for hyperhidrosis were debated. […] Many patients describe night sweats as pretty distressing. Wet bedclothes disturb the nights sleep. Night sweats can be associated with the menopause, infection, malignancy or endocrine disease. At the same time, it is not uncommon for night sweats to occur without a serious underlying cause.

• #63 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/hyperhidrosis

  There is sweating during sleep (suggests tuberculosis, another infection, or Hodgkin’s disease). […] There are symptoms and signs of systemic disease – eg, fever, weight loss, anorexia, or palpitations. […] The person is taking prescribed drugs that are known to cause sweating. […] There is unilateral or asymmetrical sweating (suggests a neurological lesion or tumour, an intrathoracic malignancy, or a cervical rib). […] If symptoms have lasted less than six months or onset is at 25 years of age or older, primary focal hyperhidrosis remains a likely diagnosis if other criteria are met, but extra care should be taken to exclude an underlying cause. […] Generalised hyperhidrosis is usually due to an underlying disorder. Management is therefore directed at finding and treating any underlying cause (usually includes specialist referral). […] Severe hyperhidrosis can cause extreme embarrassment that may lead to social and professional isolation. […] Secondary infections. […] Dermatitis.

• #64 Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis/

  Excessive sweating is common and can affect the whole body or just certain areas. Sometimes it gets better with age but there are things you can do and treatments that can help. […] You may be sweating excessively if you’re sweating when your body does not need to cool down. […] Excessive sweating can happen for no obvious reason, because of another condition you may have, or as a side effect of a medicine you’re taking. […] See a GP if you’re sweating excessively and: things you can do yourself are not helping; it’s lasted for at least 6 months; it stops you from getting on with your daily activities; it happens at least once a week; it happens at night (you’re having night sweats); you have a family history of excessive sweating; you’re taking medicine for another condition. […] If there’s no obvious cause for your sweating, and nothing seems to be helping, then you may be referred to a specialist (dermatologist). […] If your sweating is caused by another condition, any treatment you may need will depend on what’s causing it.

• #65 Hyperhidrosis | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis/

  Visit your GP if you feel that your sweating is interfering with your daily activities, or you suddenly start sweating excessively. […] Hyperhidrosis can develop at any age, although primary hyperhidrosis typically starts during childhood or soon after puberty. […] Hyperhidrosis that has no obvious cause is known as primary hyperhidrosis. […] Hyperhidrosis can be challenging to treat and it may take a while to find a treatment right for you. […] Hyperhidrosis is usually a long-term condition, but some people experience an improvement with time and the treatments available can often keep the problem under control. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis often starts more suddenly than primary hyperhidrosis and tends to affect the whole body. […] If a regular antiperspirant doesnt control your sweating, your GP may prescribe or suggest a stronger one for you.

• #66 Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152

  Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis) is excessive sweating that’s not always related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Heavy sweating can disrupt your day and cause social anxiety and embarrassment. […] The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating. This goes beyond the sweating from being in a hot environment, exercising, or feeling anxious or stressed. The type of hyperhidrosis that usually affects the hands, feet, underarms or face causes at least one episode a week when you’re awake. And the sweating usually happens on both sides of the body. […] Sometimes excessive sweating is a sign of a serious condition. […] Seek immediate medical attention if you have heavy sweating with dizziness, pain in the chest, throat, jaw, arms, shoulders or throat, or cold skin and a rapid pulse.

• #67 Hyperhidrosis & Hyperhidrosis (Axilla): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment – Healthgrades

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis-excessive-sweating

  In some cases, excessive sweating can be due to a life-threatening condition, such as a heart attack. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have excessive sweating with any of these symptoms including: Anxiety, Chest pain, pressure, squeezing or tightness, Lightheadedness, Nausea or vomiting, Shortness of breath, Upper body pain. […] Hyperhidrosis generally does not cause serious physical complications. The excess moisture on the skin increases the risk of conditions, such as athlete’s foot, boils, fungal skin infections, and warts. Chronic conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis can be made worse by excessive sweating. […] More often than physical ailments, hyperhidrosis leads to significant mental, emotional and social problems. The stress and embarrassment caused by excessive sweating can cause people to withdraw from work, school, friends, or activities they used to enjoy. Emotional complications of hyperhidrosis include: Anxiety, Avoiding intimacy or physical affection, Decreased confidence and self-esteem, Depression, Feelings of sadness, anger and hopelessness, Job loss, Social withdrawal.

• #68 Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) – causes and treatments | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis

  See your doctor if: you suddenly start to sweat more than usual, sweating impacts your daily life, you have night sweats without a known reason, excessive sweating makes you feel anxious and unhappy. […] Excessive sweating doesn’t affect your health, but it can affect your quality of life. […] It can also lead to complications such as dermatitis, and physical discomfort.

• #69 Excessive Sweating | Hyperhidrosis Symptoms | Spire Healthcare

  https://www.spirehealthcare.com/symptoms/excessive-sweating/

  If you have been sweating excessively and frequently, ie at least once a week for six months or more, see your GP. […] Your GP will discuss your sweating and suggest ways to control excessive sweat. […] If these suggestions dont reduce your excessive sweating, your GP or consultant may recommend other medical or surgical treatments. […] Excessive sweating can be a symptom of a complication that occurs as a result of poorly controlled diabetes called autonomic neuropathy. […] Some people are more prone to excessive sweating when exercising although the reasons are unclear.

• #70 Hyperhidrosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459227/

  Patients with hyperhidrosis report excessive sweating, usually in areas with the highest density of eccrine glands, including the palms, soles, face, head, or axillae. […] Symptoms that present later in life should be more concerning for a secondary cause, and a workup to rule out medication side effects or systemic disease is warranted. […] The prognosis of hyperhidrosis is guarded. While not life-threatening, it can be cosmetically unacceptable and may even lead to difficulties with work. The quality of life for patients with severe hyperhidrosis is poor. No treatment works reliably, and the recurrence of hyperhidrosis is common with all currently available treatment options. […] Hyperhidrosis can affect a patient’s physical and psychological health. Patients, particularly pediatric patients, may suffer from social embarrassment, leading to a lower quality of life than their peers.

• #71 Hyperhidrosis | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/hyperhidrosis/

  Visit your GP if you feel that your sweating is interfering with your daily activities, or you suddenly start sweating excessively. […] Hyperhidrosis can develop at any age, although primary hyperhidrosis typically starts during childhood or soon after puberty. […] Hyperhidrosis that has no obvious cause is known as primary hyperhidrosis. […] Hyperhidrosis can be challenging to treat and it may take a while to find a treatment right for you. […] Hyperhidrosis is usually a long-term condition, but some people experience an improvement with time and the treatments available can often keep the problem under control. […] Secondary hyperhidrosis often starts more suddenly than primary hyperhidrosis and tends to affect the whole body. […] If a regular antiperspirant doesnt control your sweating, your GP may prescribe or suggest a stronger one for you.

• #72 Hyperhidrosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459227/

  Patients with hyperhidrosis report excessive sweating, usually in areas with the highest density of eccrine glands, including the palms, soles, face, head, or axillae. […] Symptoms that present later in life should be more concerning for a secondary cause, and a workup to rule out medication side effects or systemic disease is warranted. […] The prognosis of hyperhidrosis is guarded. While not life-threatening, it can be cosmetically unacceptable and may even lead to difficulties with work. The quality of life for patients with severe hyperhidrosis is poor. No treatment works reliably, and the recurrence of hyperhidrosis is common with all currently available treatment options. […] Hyperhidrosis can affect a patient’s physical and psychological health. Patients, particularly pediatric patients, may suffer from social embarrassment, leading to a lower quality of life than their peers.

• #73 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Medication & Treatment

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hyperhidrosis_excessive_sweating/article_em.htm

  There is a tendency for primary hyperhidrosis to improve with age, but unfortunately the worst of the condition occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood and complete remission occurs late if at all. Most treatments have limitations and side effects, and complete control may not be possible even with very aggressive therapy. […] The prognosis for secondary hyperhidrosis is reasonably good if a reversible or surgically removable cause is identified.

• #74 Hyperhidrosis: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-treatment

  Most patients notice less sweating within 7 to 10 days of being treated. […] The most common side effect is compensatory sweating. It develops with time and usually occurs on the belly, legs, or back. Many patients say they prefer sweating in these areas to having excessively sweaty palms or underarms. […] With a dermatologists help, you dont need to live with excessive sweating. Your dermatologist knows how to create a treatment plan that can reduce hyperhidrosis.

• #75 Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Causes, Medication & Treatment

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hyperhidrosis_excessive_sweating/article_em.htm

  There is a tendency for primary hyperhidrosis to improve with age, but unfortunately the worst of the condition occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood and complete remission occurs late if at all. Most treatments have limitations and side effects, and complete control may not be possible even with very aggressive therapy. […] The prognosis for secondary hyperhidrosis is reasonably good if a reversible or surgically removable cause is identified.

• #76 Hyperhidrosis: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and More

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/hyperhidrosis-symptoms-overview-4177694

  The combination of medical history, family history, duration of symptoms, the age of onset, and absence or presence of an apparent cause are usually enough to make the differentiation. […] If hyperhidrosis is secondary to an underlying condition, the focus would be placed on treating the disorder rather than the sweating. […] Generally speaking, if the underlying condition is resolved or managed, the symptoms of hyperhidrosis will correct themselves. […] However, if no clear cause is found, the treatment will be focused on controlling the sweating. A combination of treatments is often required. Even then, recurrence is common, and additional or repeated treatments may be needed. […] In severe cases, surgery may be considered if hyperhidrosis is severely impacting your quality of life and ability to function normally.

• #77 Drug-induced hyperhidrosis

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/drug-induced-hyperhidrosis

  Drug-induced hyperhidrosis may lead to social embarrassment, lowered self-confidence, and emotional stress. […] A temporal relationship between initiation of a certain medication and onset of symptoms with no other apparent cause of secondary hyperhidrosis is suggestive of drug-induced hyperhidrosis. […] When suspicious of drug-induced hyperhidrosis, the possible culprit medication should be stopped completely as a trial. […] Drug-induced hyperhidrosis resolves when the causative medication is stopped.

• #78 Hyperhidrosis: Signs and symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperhidrosis-symptoms

  You may find that you sweat excessively when something triggers it. Triggers vary from person to person, and you may have more than one. Common triggers include hot weather, high humidity, feeling anxious or nervous, physical activity, and caffeine. […] Although you tend to sweat excessively while at school or work, most people wake up dry. If you have secondary hyperhidrosis, which develops when you take certain medication or have another medical condition, you may sweat in your sleep. […] Most people develop hyperhidrosis when they are a child or teenager. Although excess sweating can be lifelong, sweating tends to lessen with age. […] If the area(s) from which you sweat is frequently wet, you can develop an unpleasant body odor. This odor occurs when sweat mixes with bacteria and yeasts on your skin. Treatment can help control sweating and body odor.

• #79 Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Causes and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis

  Anxiety about the sweating itself may make it worse. Excessive sweating tends to be a long-term condition but symptoms sometimes improve over time. […] This means that you sweat more than normal all over your body. This is less common than primary focal hyperhidrosis. However, it is usually caused by an underlying medical condition. […] If you have generalised hyperhidrosis your doctor is likely to examine you and do some tests to find out the cause. The treatment depends on the cause. […] If normal antiperspirants do not work, it is worth trying stronger antiperspirants that contain aluminium chloride. […] Botulinum toxin injections are an option that usually works well for armpit sweating. […] The downside of botulinum toxin is that the effect usually wears off after 4-12 months. Therefore, to keep working, the treatment needs repeating when the effect wears off. […] An operation is an option for people who have not been helped much by other treatments, or if other treatments cause unacceptable side-effects or problems. […] Although not a medically serious condition, excessive sweating can be very embarrassing.

• #80 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  Sweating during the day and at night is a sub-symptom of the menopause in many women. While other climacteric symptoms disappear, the sweating continues in a significant share of women. As many as 10 per cent of all women suffer from postmenopausal hyperhidrosis 10 years after the menopause. […] Regional or asymmetrical sweating is a strong indication of secondary hyperhidrosis and an underlying diagnosis should be sought. Loss of sweating from one area of the body can cause increased sweating from another. This compensatory hyperhidrosis was highlighted in the Swedish mass media in the 1990s when the more common sympathectomise for hyperhidrosis were debated. […] Many patients describe night sweats as pretty distressing. Wet bedclothes disturb the nights sleep. Night sweats can be associated with the menopause, infection, malignancy or endocrine disease. At the same time, it is not uncommon for night sweats to occur without a serious underlying cause.

• #81 Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It causes your body to sweat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. This condition may make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, but its common. Hyperhidrosis is the result of your sweat glands overworking. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is sweating. When you sweat, you may feel: Wetness on your skin. Damp clothing. Beads of fluid dripping from your cheeks or forehead. Over time, hyperhidrosis can lead to the following symptoms: Itching and inflammation when sweat irritates your skin. Body odor, which occurs when bacteria on your skin mixes with sweat particles. Cracked or peeling skin on your feet. Hyperhidrosis symptoms can range in severity. You may have minor symptoms that come and go or you may have constant symptoms that have an impact on your day-to-day activities. Hyperhidrosis can also have an emotional impact on your life. Many people who have hyperhidrosis feel embarrassed when they sweat or they might avoid being around other people. If this condition affects your mental health, reach out to a healthcare provider to help you manage your symptoms and a mental health professional to help you manage how you feel about your body. Hyperhidrosis (generalized) could be a sign of an underlying medical condition including but not limited to: Acromegaly. An infection (tuberculosis). Anxiety. Cancer. Diabetes. Heart disease or heart failure. Hyperthyroidism. Menopause. Obesity. Parkinsons disease. Hyperhidrosis can cause complications that include: A skin infection. Skin changes, such as paleness, discoloration, cracks or wrinkles. Maceration, or unusually soft, moist skin. Hyperhidrosis can also impact your mental health. You may find yourself changing your routine to hide your symptoms from others. Constant sweating may be so severe that you avoid common actions, such as lifting your arms or shaking hands. You may even give up activities you enjoy to avoid problems or embarrassment from excessive sweating. While hyperhidrosis has no cure, there are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. The condition isnt life-threatening, but it can have a major impact on your life. You may feel embarrassed or sensitive talking about your condition and it might keep you from participating in activities that you regularly enjoy. If hyperhidrosis affects your mental health, talk to a healthcare provider or a mental health professional. They can help you feel better about your body and the effect of overactive sweat glands.

• #82 Hyperhidrosis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person exhibits excessive sweating, more than is required for the regulation of body temperature. […] Although it is primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate the quality of life of the people who are affected, frequently leading to psychological, physical, and social consequences. […] This excess of sweat happens even if the person is not engaging in tasks that require muscular effort, and it does not depend on the exposure to heat. […] Common places to sweat can include underarms, face, neck, back, groin, feet, and hands. […] Hyperhidrosis can have physiological consequences such as cold and clammy hands, dehydration, and skin infections secondary to maceration of the skin. […] Hyperhidrosis can also have devastating emotional effects on one’s individual life.

• #83 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  Excessive sweating is divided into two categories to help clinicians and sufferers understand their cause and then approach treatment. The two types of hyperhidrosis are Primary Focal and Secondary Generalized. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that is not caused by another medical condition, nor is it a side effect of medications. Excessive sweating is the medical condition itself. This type of sweating occurs on very specific areas of the body (described as focal areas) and is usually relatively „symmetric” meaning that both the left and right sides of the body are affected similarly. […] Primary focal hyperhidrosis often begins in childhood or adolescence, especially hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet. Interestingly, although people with primary focal hyperhidrosis have episodes of excessive sweating at least once a week, they usually do not experience excessive sweating while sleeping.

• #84 Two Types of Hyperhidrosis – International Hyperhidrosis Society | Official Site

  https://www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html

  The other main type of hyperhidrosis is referred to as secondary generalized hyperhidrosis. This type of excessive sweating is caused by another medical condition or is a side effect of a medication. […] Unlike with primary focal hyperhidrosis, people with secondary hyperhidrosis experience sweating on larger or other areas of the body (described as generalized areas). Another key difference between the two types of hyperhidrosis is that people with secondary generalized hyperhidrosis may often experience their sweating symptoms while sleeping. […] With secondary hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating usually starts in adulthood, whereas primary hyperhidrosis starts in childhood or adolescence.

• #85 Hyperhidrosis – an unknown widespread „silent” disorder

  https://www.jneurology.com/articles/hyperhidrosis–an-unknown-widespread-silent-disorder.html

  Hyperhidrosis is characterised by an abnormal response to heat, exertion and stress with pronounced sweating either in general or focally. This can be seen as an extension of the physiological response where general hyperhidrosis involves the thermostat, the hypothalamus, and focal, symmetrical hyperhidrosis cortex and the limbic system. Patients with hyperhidrosis display increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system (sudomotor) on arousal (pain, shouting, caressing). […] Hyperhidrosis has an extremely negative impact on quality of life. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) can be used to objectivise this, to assess treatment results and compare results with other skin diseases which are surveyed using the same questionnaire. We see that patients with hyperhidrosis can have a heavily reduced quality of life on a par with the most severe psoriasis patients who are surveyed using the same questionnaire.

• #86 Hyperhidrosis – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

  Those with hyperhidrosis may have greater stress levels and more frequent depression. […] Excessive sweating or focal hyperhidrosis of the hands interferes with many routine activities, such as securely grasping objects. […] In severe cases, shirts must be changed several times during the day and require additional showers both to remove sweat and control body odor issues or microbial problems such as acne, dandruff, or athlete’s foot. […] Additionally, anxiety caused by self-consciousness to the sweating may aggravate the sweating. […] Some careers present challenges for people with hyperhidrosis. […] The risk of dehydration can limit the ability of some to function in extremely hot (especially if also humid) conditions. […] It is estimated that the incidence of focal hyperhidrosis may be as high as 2.8% of the population of the United States.

• #87 Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis

  Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It causes your body to sweat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. This condition may make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, but its common. Hyperhidrosis is the result of your sweat glands overworking. The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is sweating. When you sweat, you may feel: Wetness on your skin. Damp clothing. Beads of fluid dripping from your cheeks or forehead. Over time, hyperhidrosis can lead to the following symptoms: Itching and inflammation when sweat irritates your skin. Body odor, which occurs when bacteria on your skin mixes with sweat particles. Cracked or peeling skin on your feet. Hyperhidrosis symptoms can range in severity. You may have minor symptoms that come and go or you may have constant symptoms that have an impact on your day-to-day activities. Hyperhidrosis can also have an emotional impact on your life. Many people who have hyperhidrosis feel embarrassed when they sweat or they might avoid being around other people. If this condition affects your mental health, reach out to a healthcare provider to help you manage your symptoms and a mental health professional to help you manage how you feel about your body. Hyperhidrosis (generalized) could be a sign of an underlying medical condition including but not limited to: Acromegaly. An infection (tuberculosis). Anxiety. Cancer. Diabetes. Heart disease or heart failure. Hyperthyroidism. Menopause. Obesity. Parkinsons disease. Hyperhidrosis can cause complications that include: A skin infection. Skin changes, such as paleness, discoloration, cracks or wrinkles. Maceration, or unusually soft, moist skin. Hyperhidrosis can also impact your mental health. You may find yourself changing your routine to hide your symptoms from others. Constant sweating may be so severe that you avoid common actions, such as lifting your arms or shaking hands. You may even give up activities you enjoy to avoid problems or embarrassment from excessive sweating. While hyperhidrosis has no cure, there are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. The condition isnt life-threatening, but it can have a major impact on your life. You may feel embarrassed or sensitive talking about your condition and it might keep you from participating in activities that you regularly enjoy. If hyperhidrosis affects your mental health, talk to a healthcare provider or a mental health professional. They can help you feel better about your body and the effect of overactive sweat glands.

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