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Research of primary hyperhidrosis in students of medicine of the State of Sergipe, Brazil
Lima, Sônia Oliveira; Aragão, João Fernandes Britto; Machado Neto, José; Almeida, Kaio Bernardes Santos de; Menezes, Layla Melize Santos; Santana, Vanessa Rocha.
  • Lima, Sônia Oliveira; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
  • Aragão, João Fernandes Britto; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
  • Machado Neto, José; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
  • Almeida, Kaio Bernardes Santos de; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
  • Menezes, Layla Melize Santos; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
  • Santana, Vanessa Rocha; Universidade Tiradentes. Aracaju. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 90(5): 661-665, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-764425
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Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweat production occurs at 2.9-9% of the population.

OBJECTIVE:

To estimate the prevalence and disorders due to primary hyperhidrosis (HP) in medicine students in the state of Sergipe.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study using individual interviews.

RESULTS:

Hyperhidrosis 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.

CONCLUSION:

The 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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students, Medical / Hyperhidrosis Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Tiradentes/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students, Medical / Hyperhidrosis Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Tiradentes/BR