Prevalence and burden of hyperhidrosis in the adult population

Aims: Hyperhidrosis is a common and sometimes burdensome hyperfunction of the sweat glands and can be a result of many underlying conditions. Patients affected with hyperhidrosis suffer from social problems, restrictions in daily activities as well as emotional and physical impairments.Objectives: To evaluate the epidemiology and the disease burden of hyperhidrosis in a representative sample of German adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 52 German companies from several branches. Employees underwent skin screenings with full body exams and structured interviews. Results: A total of 14,336 pe…