ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2017
The impact of hyperhidrosis on patients' daily life and quality of life: a qualitative investigation.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The prevalence of depression among patients with primary hyperhidrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hyperhidrosis: a systematic review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- Botulinum Toxin Versus Placebo: A Meta-Analysis of Treatment and Quality-of-life Outcomes for Hyperhidrosis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Quality of life after thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a meta-analysis.General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Topical glycopyrronium tosylate in Japanese patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis: A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study.The Journal of dermatology · 2022Trial
- Selective TScientific reports · 2021Trial
- A glycopyrronium bromide 1% cream for topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis: efficacy and safety results from a phase IIIa randomized controlled trial.The British journal of dermatology · 2021Trial
- Limited Systemic Exposure with Topical Glycopyrronium Tosylate in Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis.Clinical pharmacokinetics · 2021Trial
- Topical Glycopyrronium Tosylate for the Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Patient-Reported Outcomes from the ATMOS-1 and ATMOS-2 Phase III Randomized Controlled Trials.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2019Trial
- Beyond Pain Intensity: A Patient-Informed Framework for Documenting Burden in Small Fiber Neuropathy.Neurology and therapy · 2026Review
- Primary Hyperhidrosis: A Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Management.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2026Review
- Intercostal Nerve Block for Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Comparison of Three Analgesic Protocols.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Three-Year Results Following Microwave Therapy in Patients with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
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- Investigation and analysis of personality characteristics of primary palmar hyperhidrosis patients: a cross-sectional observational study.European journal of medical research · 2025Observational
- Impact of primary hyperhidrosis on patients' quality of life in Damietta governorates.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Wearable Sensor Technology for Hyperhidrosis Management in Individuals With Prosthetic Limbs: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Primary hyperhidrosis: an updated review.Drugs in context · 2025Review
- Food and Beverage Habits Among Individuals with Primary Hyperhidrosis: A Case-Control Survey in Sweden.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis Undergoing Treatment with a Microwave Device: One-year Follow-up.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn understanding of the daily life impacts of hyperhidrosis and how patients deal with them, based on qualitative research, is lacking. This study investigated the impact of hyperhidrosis on the daily life of patients using a mix of qualitative research methods.
methodsParticipants were recruited through hyperhidrosis patient support groups such as the Hyperhidrosis Support Group UK. Data were collected using focus groups, interviews and online surveys. A grounded theory approach was used in the analysis of data transcripts. Data were collected from 71 participants, out of an initial 100 individuals recruited.
resultsSeventeen major themes capturing the impacts of hyperhidrosis were identified; these covered all areas of life including daily life, psychological well-being, social life, professional /school life, dealing with hyperhidrosis, unmet health care needs and physical impact.
conclusionsPsychosocial impacts are central to the overall impacts of hyperhidrosis, cutting across and underlying the limitations experienced in other areas of life.
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