Hyperhidrosis is a common condition that can have a devastating impact on a sufferer. Not only is it underreported and underdiagnosed, but the significance and implications of the condition are often minimised.1,2
This article reviews the literature to help better guide healthcare professionals on the appropriate non-surgical approach to management, considering not only the location of involvement, but the individual as a whole.
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common condition that can have profound psychological and social implications for the sufferer.3 It is defined by the secretion of sweat in amounts greater than is physiologically needed for thermoregulation. Sweat is produced by the eccrine sweat glands, which are distributed all over the body but are most numerous on the palms and soles.4 Hyperhidrosis can be classified by the presence of an underlying cause (primary or…
