Axillary hyperhidrosis: a focused review

Abstract

Axillary hyperhidrosis is characterized by an increased amount of sweat production, localized to the armpits, to compensate for environmental conditions and to control thermoregulation. It affects about 3.12% of the US population. It has a significant effect on one's psychological and physical health, as well as one’s occupational life. The objective of this paper is to review the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, histology, genetics, and management and treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis.

Keywords:

• Hyperhidrosis
• axillary hyperhidrosis
• management of hyperhidrosis
• excessive sweating

Acknowledgements

The authors thank Dr. Simone R. Singh for her incredible assistance and support with literature reviews, analysis, and preparation and editing of the manuscript.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.