Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Sweat Gland Disorders
Number of Conditions: 3
Hyperhidrosis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Sweat Gland Disorders
Symptoms:
excessive sweating, localized or generalized; commonly affects palms, soles, and underarms; sweating unrelated to temperature or activity
Root Cause:
Overactive sweat glands due to hyperactive autonomic nervous system signals.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical history and physical examination; iodine-starch test for affected areas.
Treatment:
Antiperspirants, botulinum toxin injections, or surgical interventions for severe cases.
Medications:
Topical aluminum chloride hexahydrate. Oral anticholinergics (e.g., glycopyrrolate ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 2–3% of the population.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Family history; no clear triggers in primary hyperhidrosis.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good with treatment; lifelong management may be needed.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Skin infections; Social or psychological impact
Anhidrosis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Sweat Gland Disorders
Symptoms:
inability to sweat; overheating during physical activity or in hot environments; dry, flaky skin
Root Cause:
Dysfunction of sweat glands caused by nerve damage, skin conditions, or genetic factors.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical history; thermoregulatory sweat test.
Treatment:
Manage underlying cause and avoid overheating.
Medications:
Not applicable; focus on symptomatic care.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Rare.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Skin conditions (e.g., ichthyosis), neuropathy, or genetic disorders.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Variable; depends on the underlying condition.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Heat exhaustion; Heatstroke
Miliaria (Heat Rash)
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Sweat Gland Disorders
Symptoms:
small, itchy, red bumps or blisters; occurs in areas of sweat retention (e.g., neck, chest, or back); worsened by heat and humidity
Root Cause:
Blockage of sweat ducts leading to sweat retention and irritation.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Diagnosed clinically by observing characteristic small red or clear fluid-filled papules or vesicles in areas of skin occlusion or sweating, often triggered by heat or humidity, with no need for laboratory tests.
Treatment:
Cooling the skin, reducing sweating, and topical anti-itch treatments.
Medications:
Calamine lotion – for itching. Topical corticosteroids – for severe inflammation.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, especially in infants and in hot climates.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Heat, humidity, prolonged sweating.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent; resolves with cooling and appropriate care.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary infections