Hyperhidrosis: a patient's perspective

Abstract

The patient explores the profound impact of hand and feet hyperhidrosis and its associated impact on his life both from a physical and psychological perspective. Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) is a common condition with variable estimated prevalence rates ranging from 4.8% in the United States to 14.5% in Shanghai, China. Bilateral symmetrical palmar hyperhidrosis is a common form of idiopathic PH.