Palmar hyperhidrosis: clinical, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects

Palmar hyperhidrosis affects up to 3% of the population and inflict significant impact on quality of life. It is characterized by chronic excessive sweating, not related to the necessity of heat loss. It evolves from a localized hyperactivity of the sympathetic autonomic system and can be triggered...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2016-11, Vol.91 (6), p.716-725
Hauptverfasser:	Romero, Flávio Ramalho, Haddad, Gabriela Roncada, Miot, Hélio Amante, Cataneo, Daniele Cristina
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Botulinum toxins Cholinergic antagonists Continuing Medical Education DERMATOLOGY Diagnosis, Differential Humans Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis - diagnosis Hyperhidrosis - physiopathology Hyperhidrosis - therapy Medical Illustration Pulsed radiofrequency treatment Quality of Life Sweat Glands - physiopathology Sweating Sympathectomy Sympathectomy - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Palmar hyperhidrosis affects up to 3% of the population and inflict significant impact on quality of life. It is characterized by chronic excessive sweating, not related to the necessity of heat loss. It evolves from a localized hyperactivity of the sympathetic autonomic system and can be triggered by stressful events. In this study, the authors discuss clinical findings, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic issues (clinical and surgical) related to palmar hyperhidrosis.
ISSN:	0365-0596 1806-4841 1806-4841 0365-0596
DOI:	10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165358