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Hyperhidrosis and its LanguageWhether you are just starting to familiarize yourself or you know almost everything there is to know about the condition you may want to have a look at some terms that are used in association with hyperhidrosis. Regardless of where you may be on the learning curve, chances are there are some terms that will be new to you. A anhidrosis: the deficiency or absence of perspiration asymmetric: not identical on both sides of a central line (lacking symmetry: most faces are asymmetric). axilla: armpit or underarm anticholinergic: pertaining to a substance that opposes the effects of acetylcholine ( a neurotransmitter); an example includes glycopyrrolate which interferes with the passage of parasympathetic nerve impulses stimulating sweat glands B bilateral: pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides (right and left) botulinum type A toxin: injected into the affected areas of axillae, palms, and soles of the feet. This neurotoxin affects the nerves serving the eccrine glands, decreasing the release of acetylcholine. This technique is effective but expensive and can be quite painful when used in sensitive areas. euhydrosis: a normal state of sweating C compensatory: as in 'compensatory hyperhidrosis' refers to a shift in regions of excessive sweating. This phenomenon is relatively common as an adverse effect related to a surgical intervention in attempts to neutralize axillary or palmar hyperhidrosis F focal: relating to a focus - focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating from specific regions such as the underarms, palms, soles or face. G generalized: pertaining to being non-specific - generalized hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating from the body as a whole (not localized) gustatory: pertaining to taste or tasting - gustatory hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating in the facial, scalp, and neck regions associated with eating certain foods. H hyperhidrosis (HH): a condition characterized by excessive sweating - either due to an underlying cause (secondary HH) or the idiopathic type, that is, having no known cause (primary HH). Please bookmark with social media, your votes are noticed and appreciated
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idiopathic: any disease or medical condition of unknown cause iontophoresis: for palm or foot hyperhidrosis, a home-use device applies an electrical current to plain tap water, driving salt ions into the skin. The mechanism of action is unknown but recent research suggests that a plug is formed, blocking the duct without damaging the sweat gland. An anticholinergic agent is often prescribed with this treatment to increase effectiveness P palmar: relating to the palm of the hand palmoplantar: relating to both the palms and soles plantar: relating to the sole of the foot primary: in medicine, refers to a condition that has no underlying cause Q quality of life: refers to mental and physical factors that allows an individual to enjoy his/her life. In the healthcare field, conditions and therapies are often measured in terms of their impact (negative or positive) on these factors. R
regional: refers to a specific location or body area recalcitrant: resisting response to treatment (difficult to treat) S secondary: in medicine, refers to a condition that has an underlying cause (or is secondary to another condition) sympathectomy: surgery that interrupts a nerve pathway of the sympathetic or involuntary nervous system - effectively cutting nerve impulses to sweat glands U unilateral: pertaining to one side of the body (either the right or left side) |