Prevalence of hyperhidrosis is reported to be around 1%. This figure is thought to be much higher since majority of cases are not reported to primary care (1).
The disease is seen in equal ratios among the sexes and may be seen at any age:
A genetic association has been suggested with a positive family history reported in 65% of cases (1).
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