ReviewAmerican journal of clinical dermatology2023
The Impact of Hyperhidrosis on Quality of Life: A Review of the Literature.
Review in American journal of clinical dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Sustained efficacy of botulinum toxin in primary palmar hyperhidrosis: a systematic review of duration, quality of life, and satisfaction.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Quality of life in individuals with primary hyperhidrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society · 2023Pooled it
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- Intercostal Nerve Block for Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Comparison of Three Analgesic Protocols.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Psychosocial and body image alterations associated with focal dystonia.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2026Article
- Associations between Primary Hyperhidrosis and Psychiatric Conditions: A Matched Case-Control Study of 8,508 Patients.Skin appendage disorders · 2026Article
- Three-Year Results Following Microwave Therapy in Patients with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Refractory Palmar and Plantar Hyperhidrosis: A Case Report.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2026Article
- Early onset, genital, and axillary involvement are strongly associated with impaired quality of life in hyperhidrosis patients.Medicine · 2026Article
- Development and Validation of the Japanese Version of the Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index.The Journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- Living Through Sweat: A Qualitative Study of the Pre-Surgical Decision-Making Trajectory in Patients with Palmar Hyperhidrosis.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Real-World Outcomes of Microwave Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis: A 12-Month Study in a Southeast Asian Setting.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The use of an objective method (continuous exosomatic electrodermal activity without external stimuli) to evaluate patients with hyperhidrosis undergoing video-assisted sympathectomy.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Article
- A multi-center, cross-sectional questionnaire survey in Japan (KOBE study) exploring factors associated with primary focal hyperhidrosis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Observational
- Durable Antibacterial Performance of Au-Ag-Cu Thin Films Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering: Real-World Applications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of Radiofrequency Ablation and Comparison With Surgical Sympathectomy in Palmar Hyperhidrosis.Cureus · 2025Article
- 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
- Comparative study between fractional laser assisted drug delivery of botulinum toxin versus botulinum toxin injection in primary palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating, which can have profound physical and mental effects. Hyperhidrosis is a significantly impactful and distressing illness that warrants equal attention as other more well-known dermatologic conditions. However, because of a lack of awareness among the public, stigma, and difficulty with access to treatments (due to cost or insurance coverage), patients are less likely to be diagnosed and treated. In hyperhidrosis, quality-of-life surveys can be useful for determining the magnitude of symptoms and to evaluate treatment outcomes. The purpose of this study was to conduct a narrative literature review to investigate the impact of hyperhidrosis on quality of life. A total of 49 articles investigating the impact of primary hyperhidrosis on quality of life were selected for the review. Hyperhidrosis is a potentially debilitating illness that affects multiple domains of patients' lives including their psychological, physical, and social functioning. Despite the significant impacts, patients with hyperhidrosis are less likely to seek care. Here, we explore these impacts, and disparities in care, in more detail.
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