Unilateral Sweating: A Case Study of Localized Unilateral Hyperhidrosis

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Journal J Pharm Bioallied Sci

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2024 Sep 30

PMID 39346186

Authors

Zubin Vaid

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Abstract

Localized unilateral hyperhidrosis (LUH) is a rare disorder with intense sweating in a specific area, often without common triggers. This study details a 32-year-old man with activity-induced unilateral sweating. Comprehensive tests ruled out serious conditions. This unique case adds to the limited reports of LUH in healthy individuals.

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