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Hyperhidrosis

Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person exhibits excessive sweating, more than is required for the regulation of body temperature. Although it is primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate the quality of life of those affected, frequently leading to psychological, physical, and social consequences, and can lead to difficulties in professional fields, with more than eighty percent of patients experiencing moderate to severe emotional effects from the disease.

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Classification
Body System
Integumentary System 1
ICD-10 Chapter
XII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1
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Treated By

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is used to treat severe hyperhidrosis.

Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XII
Quote, List of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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