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The approach to diagnosis of primary hyperhidrosis (Hh) starts with using one or more methods of assessment of severity of sweating. Practical, qualitative, and quantitative methods are available to aid the clinician in confirming the diagnosis.
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To make a diagnosis of primary hyperhidrosis, sweating should be focal and symmetrical. Record all areas affected and any specific triggers. Note a positive family history as well as any drugs. Record how often patients have prob - lems, and how often excessive sweating prevents them from doing certain activities, because this will allow the
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- Self-Checks/At-Home Testing
- Physical Examination
- Labs and Tests
- Differential Diagnosis
There are questionnaires designed to help a person who is experiencing excessive sweating to determine whether the sweating is problematic, or simply normal sweating.Here are some sample questions for a self-check at home from the International Hyperhidrosis Society: 1. How often (in a day) do you think about sweating or worry about sweating? 2. Do...
During the initial consultation, a healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and gather information on your health history. The exam will include taking a very close look at the areas of the body where excessive sweating occurs. If possible, a dermatologist or other healthcare provider may want to observe how severely sweating occurs. The di...
Diagnostic tests for hyperhidrosis focus on sweat tests. However, you can expect blood and urine tests to be performed to check your general health and screen for other health problems that might be secondary causes of hyperhidrosis.
The process of differentiating between two (or more) medical conditions that have the same or similar symptoms is called a differential diagnosis. There are several conditions that have the same signs and symptoms of hyperhidrosis. The body’s regulation of heat depends on its ability to sweat and cool the body off. In many situations, the sweat gla...
Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a chronic disorder of excess sweat production that may have a significant adverse effect on quality of life. A variety of treatment modalities currently exist to manage HH. Initial treatment includes lifestyle and behavioral recommendations.
Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a dermatologic disorder defined by sweat production exceeding thermoregulatory needs. Clinically, HH is diagnosed when excess sweating creates significant emotional, physical, or social discomfort, causing a negative impact on the patient's quality of life.
