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Definition of Hyperhidrosis

Definition of Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that certain individuals regularly experience on the forehead, upper lip, perioral region, or sternum a few moments after eating spicy foods, tomato sauce, chocolate, coffee, tea, or hot soups. This type of sweating is classified under focal hyperhidrosis, that is, it is restricted to certain regions of the body.