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Ist Hyperhidrose eine Hautkrankheit?
Ca. 1–2 \% der Menschen in Deutschland leiden unter der Krankheit Hyperhidrose, bei der der Körper unabhängig von Wärme oder Kälte, Tages- oder Jahreszeit übermäßig und häufig unkontrollierbar viel Schweiß produziert.
Wie teilt man die Hyperhidrose ein?
Bei der fokalen Hyperhidrose tritt das vermehrte Schwitzen nur an bestimmten Körperstellen (wie Stirn, Achseln, Hände und Füße) auf. Fokale und primäre Form gehen meist Hand in Hand. Schwitzen Betroffene am ganzen Körper, ist von einer generalisierten Hyperhidrose die Rede.
What is axillary hyperhidrosis and what causes it?
What Causes Axillary Hyperhidrosis? People with axillary hyperhidrosis have overactive nerves that trigger the major sweat glands, producing excessive and unnecessary armpit sweat. While sweating can be a side effect of medications or medical conditions, primary axillary hyperhidrosis is a medical condition itself.
What is hyperhidrosis in medical terms?
General Discussion. Primary hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder characterized by excessive sweating on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, in the armpits (axillary), in the groin area, and/or under the breasts. The exact cause of primary hyperhidrosis is not known.
What is iontophoresis treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis?
During iontophoresis treatments for axillary hyperhidrosis, a weak electrical current is passed through two water-soaked ‘sponge pockets’ in each armpit. The current is passed one way for a fixed time and then reversed for the same amount of time.
What are the treatment options for intractable primary hyperhidrosis?
For intractable primary hyperhidrosis, surgery may be the treatment of last resort. In general use are two or three procedures, such as: Excision of the axillary sweat glands. In cases of axillary hyperhidrosis that are unresponsive to medical treatments, surgery to remove the sweat glands from the armpits may be tried.