In-Depth Knowledge on Various Forms of Hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating mostly affects palms, face, and feet. This medical condition can prove embarrassing for several people. It may also hamper your ability to work. It is a rare medical condition but according to a recent survey, nearly 2.8% of the total world’s population is suffering from the problem of excessive sweating. The problem is massive in Asian community and various other countries. Half of the total people suffering from this problem resort to treatment, as the other half is not aware whether any treatment is available or not.

Excessive sweating is called Hyperhidrosis in the medical term. There are two kinds of excessive sweating problems faced by people viz., primary Hyperhidrosis and secondary Hyperhidrosis. In the Primary Hyperhidrosis, excess sweating is caused due to over working of the emotional stimuli. However, the doctors cannot determine the exact reason until date. The Palmar Hyperhidrosis involves excessive sweating in hands and Plantar Hyperhidrosis involves excessive sweating in feet. Both the conditions cause embarrassment however, sweaty hands causes more. The Palmar Axillary Hyperhidrosis affects armpits and palms whereas Isolated Axillary Hyperhidrosis affects only the armpits. However, Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis is the least excessive sweating form that affects face and the forehead.

Secondary Hyperhidrosis is caused due to underlying medical condition. These can be infections, endocrine disorders, neurologic, malignancy, spinal cord injury, or any other medical condition. The treatment would aim to cure the underlying condition first.

Various treatments are available for primary excessive sweating condition. However, least comprehensive treatment options aiming to relieve symptoms are preferred by most people. People who are severely suffering from this medical condition are advised surgery. For Secondary Hyperhidrosis, treatment for underlying medical condition is sought that causes excessive sweating.