Hyperhidrosis Top 10
- Are there any safe and effective permanent solutions for hyperhidrosis?
- What is the most effective and safe oral treatment (drugs taken by mouth) for hyperhidrosis?
- What are the most effective and safe ways to reduce sweating in particular areas of the body (e.g. hands, feet, underarms, face, head etc.)?
- How does hyperhidrosis affect quality of life?
- Are combinations of different treatments more effective than one type of treatment for hyperhidrosis?
- What is the most safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate hyperhidrosis?
- Could targeted therapies or biologics (e.g. antibodies, hormones, stem cells), be effective in treating hyperhidrosis?
- What is the most effective severity scale that can be used to determine if a person is eligible for hyperhidrosis treatment?
- What is the safest and most effective surgery for hyperhidrosis?
- How safe are hyperhidrosis treatments at different stages of life, e.g. childhood, pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The following questions were also discussed and put in order of priority at the workshop:
- How do hormones (e.g. puberty, menstrual cycle or hormonal imbalances) affect people with hyperhidrosis?
- Are there links between hyperhidrosis and mental health (e.g. anxiety, depression)?
- Are there any other health conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, eczema etc.) that are linked to primary hyperhidrosis (hyperhidrosis with no currently known underlying cause)?
- What is the most effective and safe way to reduce sweating on the face and head?
- How safe and effective are antiperspirants for hyperhidrosis?
- Can lifestyle changes (e.g. changes to habits or routines) affect hyperhidrosis?
- What are the long-term effects of sweat gland removal for hyperhidrosis?
- How does diet impact on hyperhidrosis?
- What are the best ways to control the odour from hyperhidrosis?
- How do complementary therapies (e.g. meditation, hypnosis, acupuncture etc.) affect hyperhidrosis?
- How do products such as soaps, moisturisers or alcohol based wipes affect hyperhidrosis?
- How does weight impact on hyperhidrosis?
- Could a vaccine be created to prevent hyperhidrosis?