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Clinical Autonomic Research
Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research 2/2015

01-04-2015 | Research Article

Nation wide epidemiological survey of primary palmar hyperhidrosis in the People’s Republic of China

Authors: Fan-Cai Lai, Yuan-Rong Tu, Yue-Ping Li, Xu Li, Min Lin, Jian-Feng Chen, Jian-Bo Lin

Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Objective

To investigate the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) among adolescents in PR China.

Methods

A nationwide survey was performed, including all seven geological areas of Mainland China. Stratified cluster sampling was performed, and a cross-sectional epidemiological survey was applied via questionnaire among 10,000 college students in each geological area.

Results

The prevalence rate of PPH was 2.08 %. The prevalence in female adolescents was slightly higher than the prevalence in male adolescents (2.29 vs. 1.94 %). The prevalence of PPH in coastal areas was higher than the prevalence of PPH in inland areas (2.81 vs. 1.53 %). The peak age of onset is 7–15 years, accounting for 97.3 % of the PPH population. Positive family history was found in 25.40 % of PPH cases. In addition to palms, axillae and soles can also be affected.

Conclusions

PPH affects a larger group of individuals than previously reported. More measures should be taken to enhance the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of PPH.
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Metadata
Title
Nation wide epidemiological survey of primary palmar hyperhidrosis in the People’s Republic of China
Authors
Fan-Cai Lai
Yuan-Rong Tu
Yue-Ping Li
Xu Li
Min Lin
Jian-Feng Chen
Jian-Bo Lin
Publication date
01-04-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Autonomic Research / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0959-9851
Electronic ISSN: 1619-1560
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-014-0259-5

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