What are the different types of hyperhidrosis?
A. There are two types of hyperhidrosis which are then broken down further into four other categories. Primary hyperhidrosis is the most common type and can be present from early childhood or mid puberty. It is not caused by any type of disease or medical treatment, it simply just happens to over 1% of the population without notice. The second type is called secondary hyperhidrosis which again involves excessive sweating although this condition is caused by unrelated medical treatments or maladies such as menopause. The medication used to treat other conditions may have serious side effects which can lead to excessive sweating. However, the symptoms tend to go away upon stopping medication. Palmar hyperhidrosis is the medical name give to excessive sweaty hands. Plantar hyperhidrosis is the name associated with excessive sweaty feet. Axillary hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating from the armpits. Facial hyperhidrosis is diagnosed as excessive sweating from the face or forehead.
