Postmenopausal craniofacial hyperhidrosis. (13th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eustace, K.; Wilson, N. J.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 43:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 180
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 2017-12-13
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.13310
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

Summary: Hyperhidrosis is a condition marked by excessive sweating, which can either be localized or generalized. Primary focal hyperhidrosis (PFH) can arise from the palms, plantar feet, axillae and also from the face and scalp. PFH primarily affects a younger population of children and young adults, with the majority presenting before the age of 25 years. We report a distinct subtype of craniofacial hyperhidrosis in 20 postmenopausal women; this subtype is often under‐recognized.