Research of primary hyperhidrosis in students of medicine of the State of Sergipe, Brazil
An. bras. dermatol
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90(5): 661-665, tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
AbstractBACKGROUND:
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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Asunto principal:
Estudiantes de Medicina
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Hiperhidrosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
Dermatologia
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Tiradentes/BR
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