New Study Finds Excessive Sweating More COMMON, SEVERE, and SOCIALLY CRIPPLING than Previously Reported.
January 17, 2017: New research published in Archives of Dermatological Research shows that hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is more prevalent, severe, and socially debilitating than previously reported.
According to the report –
• 4.8% of the population live with severe excessive sweating (significantly more than the 2.8% previously reported).
• 75% of those with excessive sweating say the condition has negative impacts on their social life, well-being, and emotional and mental health.