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Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased [[perspiration]], in excess of that required for regulation of [[body temperature]]. There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise. | Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased [[perspiration]], in excess of that required for regulation of [[body temperature]]. There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for [[thermoregulation]]. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise.