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Profuse, Persistent Sweating and Infection Although focal hyperhidrosis (FHH)/(localized excessive sweating) can have serious consequences from a quality of life perspective it is not a serious medical condition. It is however associated with the possibility of developing skin infections. In fact, individuals with FHH are three times more likely to develop skin infections than are those not affected by the condition*. Quality of life and the risk of dermatological infections are the two principle reasons to treat.
Facts and Findings Factors Increasing Your Risk of Infection
down and weaken our immune system. In turn, infectious organisms will take advantage of the situation.
these factors are present, the "door opens a little wider" for disease-causing organisms Hyperhidrosis and the Increasing Risk of Infection If you have focal hyperhidrosis (localized excessive sweating) you are at greater risk of site-specific skin infections*.
View our video on Focal Hydrohidrosis and its Complications
* Walling HW. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009; Aug;61(2):242-6. **Vander Straten MR et.al. Infect Dis Clin N Am. 2003; 87-112 ***Khunger N, Kandhari R. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2012
May;78(3):279-89.
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The Infections you Need to Watch
Pitted Keratolysis (15 times more at risk)*
Dermatophytosis (10 times more at risk)*
Verruca plantaris/vulgaris (3 times more at risk)*
Atopic / eczematous dermatitis (3 times more risk)*
Onychomychosis** (pronounced: on-ee-co-my-ko-sis)
A very stubborn fungal infection of the nails. This infection can cause the nails to thicken, discolor, become brittle and change in appearance. In fact, individuals can become very self-conscious. Treatment is usually with oral medication and can last several months. Ingrown toenails
Profuse sweating of the feet can also pre-dispose you to the risk of ingrown toenails. Toenails can more easily penetrate surrounding tissue when it is moist and soft*** |