Hyperhidrosis
Also Known As: Hyperhidrosis, Excessive sweating, Focal Hyperhidrosis, Generalized Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating/perspiration,[1] in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. It is associated with a significant quality of life burden from a psychological, emotional, and social perspective. As such, it has been referred to as the 'silent handicap'.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, armpits, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration ofsweat glands. When excessive sweating is localized (e.g. palms, soles, face, underarms, scalp) it is referred to as primary or focal hyperhidrosis. Generalized or secondary hyperhidrosis usually involves the body as a whole and is the result of an underlying condition.
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