The authors present a case report on hyperhidrosis. The social and occupa tional consequences of this disease entity are discussed as well as the genetic implications of this disorder.
The medical and surgical treatments of hyperhidrosis are evaluated. The use of infrared imaging techniques as a cost-effective, rapid, noninvasive procedure to diagnose this disorder is described.
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