Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a common disorder affecting many people. While normal sweating regulates body temperature, people suffering from hyperhidrosis exhibit sweating that exceeds the body’s need for thermal regulation.
Hyperhidrosis typically manifests in four forms:

• Palm sweating

• Underarm sweating

• Foot sweating

• Facial Sweating

Most types of hyperhidrosis are caused by an over stimulation of the sweat glands.
The disorder is an inherited problem.
Hyperhidrosis occurs in two major classifications or types:
• Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis
• Secondary General Hyperhidrosis

This type of hyperhidrosis affects only specific parts of the body where there are high numbers of sweat glands. Primary focal hyperhidrosis usually starts during adolescence, but sometimes earlier. It is usually inherited and is genetic in nature.
There are four main body areas affected by primary hyperhidrosis:

1- Armpits – Axillary Hyperhidrosis

2- Hands – Palmar Hyperhidrosis

3- Feet – Plantar Hyperhidrosis

4- Head and Face – Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis

Unlike primary focal hyperhidrosis, secondary hyperhidrosis (also known as generalized hyperhidrosis or diaphoresis) is characterized by excessive sweating all over the body.
General hyperhidrosis can be present from birth or can be caused by an underlying medical condition. Secondary hyperhidrosis can also be a side effect of certain drugs and presciption medications

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