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Research of primary hyperhidrosis in students of medicine of the State of Sergipe,Brazil

Authors:	S?nia Oliveira Lima Jo?o Fernandes Britto Arag?o José Machado Neto Kaio Bernardes Santos de Almeida Layla Melize Santos Menezes Vanessa Rocha Santana

Institution:	1.Universidade Tiradentes (UNIT) – Aracaju (SE), Brazil.;2.Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS) – Aracaju (SE), Brazil.;3.Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Itabaiana – Itabaiana (SE), Brazil.

Abstract:	BACKGROUND Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweat production occurs at 2.9-9% of the population. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence and disorders due to primary hyperhidrosis (HP) in medicine students in the state of Sergipe. METHODS Cross-sectional study using individual interviews. RESULTS Hyperhidrosis was found in 14.76% of subjects, the most affected regions were palmar, plantar and axillary, causing prejudice in daily activities. Family history occurred in 45% and 22.72% was diagnosed by a physician. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hyperhidrosis in medicine students of Sergipe was high, with strong family and a small portion of diagnoses made by medical professionals.

Keywords:	Hyperhidrosis Epidemiology Sweat Students medical