The exam will include taking a very close look at the areas of the body where excessive sweating occurs.
If possible, a dermatologist or other healthcare provider may want to observe how severely sweating occurs.
The diagnosing physician may look for stains on clothing to assess axillary (under the armpit) sweating.
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A sweat stain of less than 5 centimeters (approximately 2 inches) is considered normal.
Moisture without visible drops would indicate mild palmar sweating.
Sweat that drips off the ends of the fingers indicates severe palmar sweating.
Labs and Tests
Diagnostic tests for hyperhidrosis focus on sweat tests.
When the two substances are placed in an area of the skin, a violet color will appear.
This allows that diagnosing physician to easily view and measure the area/s that sweating occurs.
The absence of color may indicate that focal hyperhidrosis is not the correct diagnosis.
This test is conducted using mild electrical stimulation on the skin (called iontophoresis).
The amount of sweat released at each time interval is measured and expressed as milligrams (mg)/time.
This may involve urine, blood or other lab tests to diagnose medical conditions that could be causing hyperhidrosis.
Primary focal hyperhidrosis, also referred to as focal hyperhidrosis, often begins during childhood.
This jot down of sweating usually begins in adulthood and is likely to involve sweating while asleep.
Secondary focal hyperhidrosis is because of a secondary disorder.
There are several conditions that have the same signs and symptoms of hyperhidrosis.
The bodys regulation of heat depends on its ability to sweat and cool the body off.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is not a way to permanently cure hyperhidrosis.
One clue hyperhidrosis may have a neurological cause is when it affects only one side of the body.
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