Prevalence and disease burden of hyperhidrosis in the adult population
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Prevalence and disease burden of hyperhidrosis in the adult population. / Augustin, M; Radtke, M A; Herberger, K; Kornek, T; Heigel, H; Schäfer, Ines.
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T1 - Prevalence and disease burden of hyperhidrosis in the adult population
AU - Augustin, M
AU - Radtke, M A
AU - Herberger, K
AU - Kornek, T
AU - Heigel, H
AU - Schäfer, Ines
PY - 2013/1/1
Y1 - 2013/1/1
N2 - BACKGROUND: Although hyperhidrosis is a common and burdensome condition, little is known about the population-based prevalence.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the epidemiology, disease burden and medical care of hyperhidrosis in German adults.METHODS: Employees of fifty-two companies underwent skin screenings and interviews including hyperhidrosis questions.RESULTS: 14,336 individuals were investigated (36% women, mean age 42 years) of whom 2,340 (16.3%) reported hyperhidrosis, including 869 (6.1%) with frequent or continuous disturbing sweating. 28% showed focal hyperhidrosis, whilst 68% had a generalized condition. Predictors of hyperhidrosis were male gender and concomitant drug medication. Moreover, persons with psoriasis and with metabolic comorbidity were at increased risk. Only 27% of those with focal hyperhidrosis had consulted a physician, and only 28% used prescribed medication or self-medication.CONCLUSION: Hyperhidrosis is a frequent skin condition predicted by medical and personal factors. In spite of the disease burden, few individuals utilize medical care. Affected individuals should be encouraged to refer to a dermatologist.
AB - BACKGROUND: Although hyperhidrosis is a common and burdensome condition, little is known about the population-based prevalence.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the epidemiology, disease burden and medical care of hyperhidrosis in German adults.METHODS: Employees of fifty-two companies underwent skin screenings and interviews including hyperhidrosis questions.RESULTS: 14,336 individuals were investigated (36% women, mean age 42 years) of whom 2,340 (16.3%) reported hyperhidrosis, including 869 (6.1%) with frequent or continuous disturbing sweating. 28% showed focal hyperhidrosis, whilst 68% had a generalized condition. Predictors of hyperhidrosis were male gender and concomitant drug medication. Moreover, persons with psoriasis and with metabolic comorbidity were at increased risk. Only 27% of those with focal hyperhidrosis had consulted a physician, and only 28% used prescribed medication or self-medication.CONCLUSION: Hyperhidrosis is a frequent skin condition predicted by medical and personal factors. In spite of the disease burden, few individuals utilize medical care. Affected individuals should be encouraged to refer to a dermatologist.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Aged
KW - Aluminum Compounds
KW - Antihypertensive Agents
KW - Astringents
KW - Chlorides
KW - Comorbidity
KW - Cost of Illness
KW - Cross-Sectional Studies
KW - Female
KW - Germany
KW - Health Services
KW - Humans
KW - Hyperhidrosis
KW - Male
KW - Metabolic Diseases
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Onychomycosis
KW - Prevalence
KW - Psoriasis
KW - Quality of Life
KW - Sex Factors
KW - Tinea Pedis
KW - Young Adult
U2 - 10.1159/000351292
DO - 10.1159/000351292
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 23988406
VL - 227
SP - 10
EP - 13
JO - DERMATOLOGY
JF - DERMATOLOGY
SN - 1018-8665
IS - 1
ER -