Hyperhidrosis

Table of contents

1 Description 2 History 3 Ramifications 4 Treatments

Description

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where those affected perspire more than normal. This perspiration can happen regardless of temperature, or emotional state; however, it is frequently argued that external stimuli can exacerbate the sweating. Approximately 1%-3% of the population is affected by this condition.

Add: Where on the body it commonly affects; also, how there is an ignorance of how excessive sweating is a real medical problem.

History

Very brief history, perhaps concerning it first being recognized as a medical condition.

Ramifications

Speak of the social anxiety felt by one who has hyperhidrosis.

Treatments

Hyperhidrosis can be treated, but not really cured. It is usually treated with prescription Aluminum Chloride (Hexahydrate) 20%, but is available in 50%. Also, talk about surgery: cutting the sympathetic nerves in the neck to prevent sweating. And, botox injections to affected areas which last 6-12 months. Also, include side effects to these solutions, and how each is applied/etc: aluminum chloride, for example, is spread on dry hands at night, to be covered by latex gloves overnight.

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