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Focal hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating in certain body regions / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Focal hyperhidrosis, also known as primary hyperhidrosis, is a disease characterized by an excessive sweating localized in certain body regions (particularly palms, feet and underarms). Studies suggest that this condition, affecting between 1% and 3% of the US population, seems to have a genetic predisposition in about two thirds of those affected.[1]
Focal hyperhidrosis is sometimes referred to as The Silent Handicap,[2] as it has a significant impact on the quality of life, affecting the individual socially, psychologically, emotionally and professionally.[3]