Hyperhidrosis

Definition

Excessive sweating. In the localised type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Emotional factors may play a part. Generalised hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.

Inclusions

• Excessive sweating

3 subordinate codes

• EE00.0Localised hyperhidrosis
• EE00.1Primary generalised hyperhidrosis
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of eccrine sweat glands or sweating

• EE01Hypohidrosis
• EE02Miliaria
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system