Hyperhidrosis is a term used to describe excessive sweating that affects the body’s natural temperature. It is not simply heavy sweating that occurs with strenuous activity. Rather, it is a ...

Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating beyond what your body needs for temperature regulation. Treatment usually starts with topical antiperspirants and may also include oral medications ...

Hyperhidrosis is defined as focal or generalized excessive sweating with a prevalence of 2.8% of the general population. This medical condition is associated with significant psychosocial ...

Although bothered by excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), patients often don't realize it can be treated and therefore do not seek medical help. The exact cause is unknown; however, 4 out of 10 ...

Background: Thoracic autonomic nervous system surgery is mainly used for hyperhidrosis/facial flushing, whereas cardiac and vascular indications are ...

Thoracic autonomic nervous system surgery is based on interrupting the adrenergic action of the central nervous system. The first surgery on the thoracic sympathetic chain was performed by Alexander ...

Treatment of hyperhidrosis can be divided into topical, oral, surgical, and nonsurgical treatments (botulinum toxin). These therapeutic options differ with respect to their efficacy, duration of ...