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Hyperhidrosis, Primary

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Disorder Subdivisions

Generalized Hyperhidrosis

General Discussion

Primary hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder characterized by excessive sweating without known cause 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. When excessive sweating occurs as part of some other disorder, it is said to be secondary hyperhidrosis, which is a more commonly encountered condition than is primary hyperhidrosis.
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Resources

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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Bethesda
MD
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USA
Tel: (301)495-4484
Fax: (301)718-6366
800: (877)226-4267
TDD: (301)565-2966
NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

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Last Updated: 4/23/2008
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Last Updated: April 23, 2008

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