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Hyperhidrosis

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Physiological sweating from cutaneous eccrine glands maintains normothermia and skin hydration. Hyperhidrosis is un-physiological and, although not life-threatening, it can have a substantial effect on the quality of life, causing considerable social, psychological and occupational problems.

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  1. ‘A. Sygros’ Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, 5, I. Dragoumi Street, 161 21, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. University Unit Allergology Professional and Environmental Dermatology, University of Florence, Via Alfani 37, 50 121, Florence, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

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Brazzini, B., Campanile, G., Hautmann, G., Lotti, T.M. (2003). Hyperhidrosis. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07131-1_42

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