Abstract
BACKGROUNDHyperhidrosis or excessive sweat production occurs at 2.9-9% of the population.OBJECTIVETo estimate the prevalence and disorders due to primary hyperhidrosis (HP) in medicine students in the state of Sergipe.METHODSCross-sectional study using individual interviews.RESULTSHyperhidrosis was found in 14.76% of subjects, the most affected regions were palmar, plantar and axillary, causing prejudice in daily activities. Family history occurred in 45% and 22.72% was diagnosed by a physician.CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of hyperhidrosis in medicine students of Sergipe was high, with strong family and a small portion of diagnoses made by medical professionals.
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