noun
- a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond what is needed to regulate body temperature
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called hyperhidrosis disorder
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hyperhidrosis after sweating profusely even in cool environments.
- Hyperhidrosis can affect the palms, soles, armpits, or the entire body.
- Treatment options for hyperhidrosis include antiperspirants, medications, and surgical procedures.
- She consulted a dermatologist about her hyperhidrosis, which was affecting her daily life.
- Hyperhidrosis may be primary, with no underlying medical cause, or secondary to another condition.
- The condition of hyperhidrosis can lead to skin infections if not properly managed.