Impact of Hyperhidrosis on Quality of Life and its Assessment

Hamm, Henning

doi:10.1016/j.det.2014.06.004

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“…Many studies have demonstrated that hyperhidrosis can have a severe and pervasive impact on quality of life [2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 23]. In terms of HDSS categories, the previous studies have estimated that approximately one-third of people with hyperhidrosis present with a severe form of the disease [23].…”

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“…This includes limitations in work and social relationships, physical and leisure activities, and impairments in emotional and mental health [1, 2, 4, 12, 17, 20]. The negative impact caused by excessive sweating has been reported to be similar to, if not greater than, the negative impact caused by conditions, such as psoriasis and other chronic diseases [5, 17].…”

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Hyperhidrosis: an update on prevalence and severity in the United States

Walker²,

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Current published estimates of the prevalence of hyperhidrosis in the United States are outdated and underestimate the true prevalence of the condition. The objectives of this study are to provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of hyperhidrosis in the US population and to further assess the severity and impact of sweating on those affected by the condition. For the purposes of obtaining prevalence, a nationally representative sample of 8160 individuals were selected using an online panel, and information as to whether or not they experience hyperhidrosis was obtained. The 393 individuals (210 female, 244 non-Hispanic white, 27 black, mean age 40.3, SE 0.64) who indicated that they have hyperhidrosis were asked further questions, including body areas impacted, severity of symptoms, age of onset, and socioemotional impact of the condition. Current results estimate the prevalence of hyperhidrosis at 4.8 %, which represents approximately 15.3 million people in the United States. Of these, 70 % report severe excessive sweating in at least one body area. In spite of this, only 51 % have discussed their excessive sweating with a healthcare professional. The main reasons are a belief that hyperhidrosis is not a medical condition and that no treatment options exist. The current study’s findings with regard to age of onset and prevalence by body area generally align with the previous research. However, current findings suggest that the severity and prevalence are both higher than previously thought, indicating a need for greater awareness of the condition and its associated treatment options among medical professionals.

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Hyperhidrosis: an update on prevalence and severity in the United States

Walker²,

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“…[2,3] Palmar symptoms often begin in early childhood, axillary symptoms in adolescence, and craniofacial symptoms in adulthood. [4] Although PH can be treated medically, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is the most effective treatment. [4] However, there is no consensus on the technique to be applied, as cutting, cauterization, or clipping the sympathetic chain or ganglion can yield similar results with regard to the success of the procedure, patient satisfaction, and side effects.…”

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“…[4] Although PH can be treated medically, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is the most effective treatment. [4] However, there is no consensus on the technique to be applied, as cutting, cauterization, or clipping the sympathetic chain or ganglion can yield similar results with regard to the success of the procedure, patient satisfaction, and side effects. [5][6][7][8] The standard intervention is to cut the sympathetic chain by entering from the axilla through two or three ports.…”

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The effect of micro-invasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in palmar hyperhidrosis patients on quality of life and hyperhidrosis

Karaçam¹

2017

Turk Gogus Kalp Dama

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Bul gu lar: Ortalama ameliyat süresi 27.5±5.6 dk. idi. Cerrahi başarı oranı %100 idi. Kompansatuar hiperhidrozis oranı altıncı ayda %36.2 idi. Altıncı ayda 45 hastada (%95.7) insizyon yerinde ağrı hissetmez iken, iki hastada (%4.3) hafif ağrı yakınması var idi. Yara yerinde skar oluşumu açısından altıncı ayda 44 hasta (%93.6) yara yerini çok iyi tanımlar iken, üç hasta (%6.4) iyi olarak tanımladı. Ameliyat sonrasında birinci ve altıncı ay Yaşam Kalitesi skorlarında, başlangıç skorlarına kıyasla, istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir düzelme saptandı (p<0.001).So nuç:Çalışma sonuçlarımız yaş ve semptom süresinin artması ile birlikte kompansatuar hiperhidrozis riskinin ve şiddetinin artığını gösterdi. Çalışma sonuçlarımıza göre, yüksek riskli kompansatuar hiperhidrozisli hastalar ameliyat öncesi analizler ile tespit edilebilir ve düşük hasta memnuniyeti nedeni ile farklı tedavi stratejileri uygulanabilir. Uygun hastalarda, 1 cm'den küçük tek kesi ile yapılan endoskopik torakal sempatektominin minimal ağrı ve skar gelişimi ile ilişkili olduğundan, standart girişim olması gerektiği görüşündeyiz.Anah tar söz cük ler: Endoskopik torakal sempatektomi; hiperhidrozis; mikroinvaziv; yaşam kalitesi. ABSTRACTBackground: This study aims to evaluate the effect of microinvasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in primary palmar hyperhidrosis patients on the quality of life and hyperhidrosis.

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“…4 The main advantages of their use include low cost, simplicity, potential self-filling and large-scale application. 5 Recently, the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS -International Hyperhidrosis Society®) was developed as a quick method, 6 since it presents only one question with four options of answers related to the implications to patient's daily routine and the degree of tolerance to the symptoms.…”

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