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| name = Hyperhidrosis | |||
| image = [[File:Hyperhidrosis_Treatment.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Treatment of hyperhidrosis using [[iontophoresis]] | |||
| synonyms = Excessive sweating | |||
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| specialty = [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = Excessive [[sweating]] | |||
| complications = [[Skin infections]], [[social anxiety]] | |||
| onset = [[Adolescence]] or [[adulthood]] | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| causes = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[nervous system]] disorders | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[anxiety]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical evaluation]], [[starch-iodine test]] | |||
| differential = [[Hyperthyroidism]], [[pheochromocytoma]], [[menopause]] | |||
| prevention = None | |||
| treatment = [[Antiperspirants]], [[botulinum toxin]] injections, [[iontophoresis]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Anticholinergics]] | |||
| frequency = 1-3% of the population | |||
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Excessive [[perspiration]]. | Excessive [[perspiration]]. | ||
[[File:Skin.png|thumb|A cross section of human skin. In hyperhydrosis the sweat glands make too much sweat which then comes out of the sweat pores on the surface of the skin.]] | [[File:Skin.png|left|thumb|A cross section of human skin. In hyperhydrosis the sweat glands make too much sweat which then comes out of the sweat pores on the surface of the skin.]] | ||
'''Hyperhidrosis''' is a medical condition in which a person [[sweat]]s too much. | |||
'''Hyperhidrosis''' is a medical condition in which a person [[sweat]]s too much. | |||
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== Cause == | == Cause == | ||
It is often caused by overactive sweat [[gland]]s. | It is often caused by overactive sweat [[gland]]s. | ||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
It can primary or secondary. | It can primary or secondary. | ||
Sweating that is not caused by another disease is called primary hyperhidrosis. | Sweating that is not caused by another disease is called primary hyperhidrosis. | ||
If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis the causes of which include: | If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis the causes of which include: | ||
* Acromegaly | * Acromegaly | ||
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* Stroke | * Stroke | ||
* Tuberculosis or other infections | * Tuberculosis or other infections | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when it is cool and they are at rest. | People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when it is cool and they are at rest. | ||
== Areas affected == | == Areas affected == | ||
The sweat glands on any area of the human body can be affected by hyperhidrosis but it is usually happens more often in the sweat glands of the palms of the hand, the soles of the feet and the armpits. | The sweat glands on any area of the human body can be affected by hyperhidrosis but it is usually happens more often in the sweat glands of the palms of the hand, the soles of the feet and the armpits. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
In addition to history and physical examination, some of the test to help to diagnose excessive sweating include: | In addition to history and physical examination, some of the test to help to diagnose excessive sweating include: | ||
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* [[Blood tests]] - These may be ordered if thyroid problems or other medical conditions are suspected. | * [[Blood tests]] - These may be ordered if thyroid problems or other medical conditions are suspected. | ||
* Imaging tests may be ordered if a tumor is suspected. | * Imaging tests may be ordered if a tumor is suspected. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment depends on the cause. For secondary causes, treating the underlying cause is important. | Treatment depends on the cause. For secondary causes, treating the underlying cause is important. | ||
Treatment | Treatment | ||
A wide range of common treatments for hyperhidrosis includes: | A wide range of common treatments for hyperhidrosis includes: | ||
* Antiperspirants | * Antiperspirants | ||
* Medications | * Medications | ||
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* Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) | * Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) | ||
* Underarm surgery | * Underarm surgery | ||
{{General symptoms and signs}} | {{General symptoms and signs}} | ||
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[[Category:Conditions of the skin appendages]] | [[Category:Conditions of the skin appendages]] | ||
[[Category:Thoracic surgery]] | [[Category:Thoracic surgery]] | ||
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| Hyperhidrosis | |
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| Synonyms | Excessive sweating |
| Pronounce | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Excessive sweating |
| Complications | Skin infections, social anxiety |
| Onset | Adolescence or adulthood |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic predisposition, nervous system disorders |
| Risks | Family history, anxiety |
| Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation, starch-iodine test |
| Differential diagnosis | Hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, menopause |
| Prevention | None |
| Treatment | Antiperspirants, botulinum toxin injections, iontophoresis, surgery |
| Medication | Anticholinergics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | 1-3% of the population |
| Deaths | N/A |
Excessive perspiration.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats too much.
Cause
It is often caused by overactive sweat glands.
Types
It can primary or secondary. Sweating that is not caused by another disease is called primary hyperhidrosis. If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis the causes of which include:
- Acromegaly
- Anxiety conditions
- Cancer
- Carcinoid syndrome
- Certain medicines and substances of abuse
- Glucose control disorders
- Heart disease, such as heart attack
- Overactive thyroid
- Lung disease
- Menopause
- Parkinson disease
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor)
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
- Tuberculosis or other infections
Symptoms
People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when it is cool and they are at rest.
Areas affected
The sweat glands on any area of the human body can be affected by hyperhidrosis but it is usually happens more often in the sweat glands of the palms of the hand, the soles of the feet and the armpits.
Diagnosis
In addition to history and physical examination, some of the test to help to diagnose excessive sweating include:
- Starch-iodine test - An iodine solution is applied to the sweaty area. After it dries, starch is sprinkled on the area. The starch-iodine combination turns a dark blue to black color wherever there is excess sweat.
- Paper test - Special paper is placed on the affected area to absorb the sweat, and then weighed. The heavier it weights, the more sweat has accumulated.
- Blood tests - These may be ordered if thyroid problems or other medical conditions are suspected.
- Imaging tests may be ordered if a tumor is suspected.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. For secondary causes, treating the underlying cause is important. Treatment A wide range of common treatments for hyperhidrosis includes:
- Antiperspirants
- Medications
- Iontophoresis is a procedure that uses electricity to temporarily turn off the sweat gland
- Botulinum toxin
- Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS)
- Underarm surgery
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