Prevalence of anxiety, depression and attention deficit disorder (ADD) in patients with primary hyperhidrosis

Introduction: Primary hyperhidrosis (HH) is a socially disabling disorder with a significant impact on quality of life. Few studies have attempted to estimate the prevalence of mental illness in patients with hyperhidrosis, and the results have been conflicting. We seek to further understand the correlation between depression, anxiety and ADD with hyperhidrosis location and severity
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research