Hyperhidrosis
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Hyperhidrosis Incidence
Facts about hyperhidrosis:
Less than 1% of people in the US have hyperhidrosis.
Hyperhidrosis is more common in young adults.
Hyperhidrosis is also more common in Japanese.
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Hyperhidrosis Symptoms
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Anhidrosis
Skin disease
Anxiety
Excessive sweating
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Last Updated: May 2, 2008
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Hyperhidrosis References:
Atkins JL, Butler PE. Hyperhidrosis: a review of current management. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Jul;110(1):222-8.
Eisenach JH, Atkinson JL, Fealey RD. Hyperhidrosis: evolving therapies for a well-established phenomenon. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 May;80(5):657-66.
