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Treatment of hyperhidrosis
1UMDNJ Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
|October 16, 2003
Summary
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can lead to social isolation and occupational issues. Treatment options for this condition include medications, surgery, and electrical devices.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating.
- It can manifest as generalized or localized sweating.
- While often idiopathic, it can indicate underlying systemic diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of hyperhidrosis.
- To discuss the potential causes and manifestations of hyperhidrosis.
- To outline the available therapeutic strategies for managing hyperhidrosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of hyperhidrosis.
- Analysis of idiopathic and secondary causes.
- Summary of current treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Hyperhidrosis can cause significant social and occupational impairment.
- The condition can be generalized or localized.
- Various systemic diseases may present with hyperhidrosis.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies for hyperhidrosis exist.
- Treatment options include pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, and electrical devices.
- Addressing hyperhidrosis can improve patients' quality of life.