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Hyperhidrosis

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Definition: Excessive sweating. In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.  excessive sweating; do not confuse with HYPOHIDROSIS, reduced sweating   
Examples Sweating, Gustatory
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Shapiro syndrome  0   *Hyperhidrosis *Hypothermia *Agenesis of Corpus Callosum.

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