IVDP - Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Healthcare, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Dermatology. 2013;227(1):10-3. doi: 10.1159/000351292. Epub 2013 Aug 27.
Although hyperhidrosis is a common and burdensome condition, little is known about the population-based prevalence.
To evaluate the epidemiology, disease burden and medical care of hyperhidrosis in German adults.
Employees of fifty-two companies underwent skin screenings and interviews including hyperhidrosis questions.
14,336 individuals were investigated (36% women, mean age 42 years) of whom 2,340 (16.3%) reported hyperhidrosis, including 869 (6.1%) with frequent or continuous disturbing sweating. 28% showed focal hyperhidrosis, whilst 68% had a generalized condition. Predictors of hyperhidrosis were male gender and concomitant drug medication. Moreover, persons with psoriasis and with metabolic comorbidity were at increased risk. Only 27% of those with focal hyperhidrosis had consulted a physician, and only 28% used prescribed medication or self-medication.
Hyperhidrosis is a frequent skin condition predicted by medical and personal factors. In spite of the disease burden, few individuals utilize medical care. Affected individuals should be encouraged to refer to a dermatologist.
尽管多汗症是一种常见且令人痛苦的疾病，但人们对其在人群中的患病率知之甚少。
评估德国成年人多汗症的流行病学、疾病负担和医疗保健情况。
52 家公司的员工接受了皮肤筛查和访谈，其中包括多汗症相关问题。
共有 14336 人接受了调查（36%为女性，平均年龄 42 岁），其中 2340 人（16.3%）报告患有多汗症，包括 869 人（6.1%）存在频繁或持续令人困扰的出汗。28%为局限性多汗症，68%为全身性多汗症。多汗症的预测因素为男性性别和同时使用药物治疗。此外，患有银屑病和代谢合并症的人患病风险增加。仅有 27%的局限性多汗症患者曾咨询过医生，只有 28%使用过处方药物或自行用药。
多汗症是一种常见的皮肤疾病，受医疗和个人因素影响。尽管疾病负担沉重，但很少有人寻求医疗护理。应鼓励受影响的个体向皮肤科医生就诊。
