The Impact of Hyperhidrosis on Quality of Life: A Review of the Literature

Parashar, Krishan; Adlam, Taylor; Potts, Geoffrey F.

doi:10.1007/s40257-022-00743-7

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“…As we return to normal, surgeries for more severe diseases such as cancer, transplants, and heart surgery, will be prioritized over procedures like sympathectomies. Despite the considerable impact on the quality of life of patients 27 , hyperhidrosis is not typically life-threatening 28 and will likely take longer to return to pre-pandemic levels than other elective procedures.…”

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sympathectomies in Brazil’s public health system

Sorbello,

Portela,

Girardi

et al. 2024

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Objective: To analyze and compare the number of sympathectomies for the treatment of hyperhidrosis in the public health system (SUS - Unified Health System) before, during, and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Method: A retrospective cross-sectional study, in accordance with the guidelines of the Research Ethics Committee, which analyzed the number of elective surgical procedures performed in SUS-Brazil, including the number of thoracic sympathectomies for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, in the 2 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (2018 and 2019) as well as in the 2 years of maximum prevalence (2020-2021) and in the 2 years following the peak of cases (2022-2023). The data analyzed was obtained from the database of the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). Results: The number of thoracic sympathectomies performed in the SUS during the years 2020 and 2021 significantly decreased, probably secondary to the allocation of resources to the care of COVID-19 patients. This was followed by a lower than expected increase in the number of sympathectomies compared to pre-pandemic data. Conclusion: The volume of sympathectomies, and consequently the surgical treatment of hyperhidrosis patients dependent on the SUS, have been extremely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and remain in slow recovery, with no short-term prospect of returning to previous figures.

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sympathectomies in Brazil’s public health system

Sorbello,

Portela,

Girardi

et al. 2024

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“…Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a chronic disorder characterized by significant, unexpected and uncontrollable, bilateral and relatively symmetric sweating beyond the physiological temperature homeostatic requirements, in response to emotional stimuli or psychological stressors [1][2][3]. Although it can occur at any age, the usual onset appear between 14 and 25 years old [4,5], but the affected region is also taken into account: palmar and/or plantar in prepubertal age, axillary during adolescence [4,6].…”

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“…They are useful for evaluating treatment outcomes and for determining the extent of symptoms. It also helps raise awareness of the disease by identifying patients with increased medical care needs and provides insight into patients' lives [1].…”

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Primary Hyperhidrosis in Children—A Retrospective Study and a Short Review

Nastase,

Verenca,

Niculet

et al. 2024

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Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) is a relatively common chronic disorder, characterized by significant and uncontrollable sweating. The predominant areas of occurrence are hands, feet, head and armpits, and it affects both men and women equally, with a false impression of increased prevalence in women. This study aims to determine the incidence of cases of hyperhidrosis, the gender of the patients and the environment of origin and to identify the most affected age groups and the distribution of hyperhidrosis, as well as creating a curve of cases within the time interval studied and their comparison with those in the specialized literature.

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“… 5 In addition, hyperhidrosis has negative effects on the individual’s economy as clothes are often worn out; in private life from difficulties in finding acceptance and support from others; in occupational life such as the impact on physical tasks and the ability to wear uniforms; and in social life with the risk of being subject to the surrounding’s prejudice of being nervous or unclean. 6 , 7 These factors have been described as contributing to withdrawal, and signs of anxiety and depression in those affected. 8 , 9 The stress and anxiety of being noticed by others for having excessive sweating could more often affect perfectionist individuals as obsessive measures, for maintaining unrealistic standards, stimulates the autonomic nervous system thus, exacerbating or triggering hyperhidrosis.…”

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Impostor phenomenon is a common feature among individuals with primary hyperhidrosis

Shayesteh,

Boman,

Nylander

2024

SAGE Open Medicine

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Primary hyperhidrosis consists of excessive focal sweating. Affected individuals camouflage the sweating on their body, avoiding stigmatisation. Hence, misrepresentation in social interactions is a common feature in patients with hyperhidrosis. The aim of this study was to investigate impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, self-compassion, stress and anxiety among individuals with primary hyperhidrosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted at our clinic among 100 participants with axillary and palmar primary hyperhidrosis. The questionnaire contained a hyperhidrosis part and Perceived Stress Scale-4, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale-2, Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire-6, Self-Compassion Scale Short form and Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale. Descriptive statistics was used for analyses of categorical variables. As data were normally distributed independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance with post hoc Tukey test were used to compare the mean values for the questionnaires with other variables. Pearson’s correlation was used, and a forward multiple linear regression model was performed to predict presence of impostor phenomenon with gender, age and other scales in this study. Impostor phenomenon occurred in almost half of our patients (48%) with hyperhidrosis. While feelings of impostor phenomenon were more common in women, there was no difference between gender regarding its intensity levels ( p = 0.07). In addition, we found a significant ( p < 0.001) negative correlation between impostor phenomenon and self-compassion, while feelings of impostoer phenomenon increased with stress, anxiety and perfectionism ( p < 0.001). Feelings of impostor phenomenon was found in 48% of individuals with hyperhidrosis which indicates that it is a common feature in this patient group. Future research is warranted regarding the prevalence of impostor phenomenon in hyperhidrosis and other medical conditions, among men and women, seeking medical healthcare. Psychological interventions in hyperhidrosis may be beneficial both for the individual and in public health, by facilitating management of patients’ daily lives and saving considerable resources in healthcare regarding pharmacological interventions and medical consultations.

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The Impact of Hyperhidrosis on Quality of Life: A Review of the Literature

Cited by 13 publications

References 59 publications

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sympathectomies in Brazil’s public health system

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sympathectomies in Brazil’s public health system

Primary Hyperhidrosis in Children—A Retrospective Study and a Short Review

Impostor phenomenon is a common feature among individuals with primary hyperhidrosis

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