Hyperhidrosis
What is it?
Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive or uncontrollable sweating.
The main types of hyperhidrosis are:
- Axillary (sweaty underarms)
Axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating, is a common condition affecting up to 3% of the population. Axillary hyperhidrosis usually starts in childhood or adolescence but some people first experience it as adults. The impact of this condition is often underestimated – it can affect work and social situations and may cause significant psychological distress. Fortunately, effective treatments are readily available. Read More… - Palmar (sweaty hands)
Palmar hyperhidrosis, or excessive hand sweating, is a common condition affecting 1-3% of the population. It usually starts in childhood or adolescence. Sweaty hands can significantly affect a person socially and emotionally. Read More… - Plantar (sweaty feet)
Plantar hyperhidrosis is a common condition affecting 1-3% of the population. The condition usually starts in childhood or adolescence. It can cause significant physical limitations and predispose to bacterial and fungal infections and friction blisters. Read More… - Compensatory (rebound sweating)
Compensatory hyperhidrosis is a common, post-surgical complication of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS surgery). Read More…
This information has been written by Dr Davin S Lim