Abstract

Background: Hyperhidrosis is a quite common condition. There is a wide variation in the reported prevalence of hyperhidrosis in the available literature

Objectives: This study aims to examine the prevalence of hyperhidrosis.

Methods: A cross sectional survey of a population was carried out. The subjects were classified to have hyperhidrosis using the criteria of International Hyperhidrosis Society. The prevalence of HH was calculated for the entire study population.

Result: The prevalence of hyperhidrosis was 3.2% (320 cases) in the study population of 10000.

Conclusion: Hyperhidrosis affects a much larger population than previously reported.

Keywords: Prevalence; Hyperhidrosis; Population; Cross sectional study