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OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in the city of Botucatu, Brazil, and to evaluate how this disorder affects the quality of life in those suffering from it. METHODS: A population survey was conducted in order to identify cases of hyperhidrosis among residents in the urban area of the city, selected by systematic cluster sampling. In accordance with the census maps of the city, the sample size should be at least 4,033 participants. Ten interviewers applied a questionnaire that evaluated the presence of excessive sweating and invited the subjects who reported hyperhidrosis to be evaluated by a physician in order to confirm the diagnosis. RESULTS: A total of 4,133 residents, in 1,351 households, were surveyed. Excessive sweating was reported by 85 residents (prevalence = 2.07%), of whom 51 (60%) were female. Of those 85 respondents, 51 (60%) agreed to undergo medical evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and only 23 (45%) were diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis (prevalence = 0.93%). Of the 23 subjects diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis, 11 (48%) reported poor or very poor quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Although the prevalence of self-reported excessive sweating was greater than 2%, the actual prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in our sample was 0.93% and nearly 50% of the respondents with primary hyperhidrosis reported impaired quality of life.
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Hiperhidrosis/epidemiología , Calidad de Vida , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Brasil/epidemiología , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Hiperhidrosis/clasificación , Hiperhidrosis/diagnóstico , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Población Urbana , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in the city of Botucatu, Brazil, and to evaluate how this disorder affects the quality of life in those suffering from it. Methods: A population survey was conducted in order to identify cases of hyperhidrosis among residents in the urban area of the city, selected by systematic cluster sampling. In accordance with the census maps of the city, the sample size should be at least 4,033 participants. Ten interviewers applied a questionnaire that evaluated the presence of excessive sweating and invited the subjects who reported hyperhidrosis to be evaluated by a physician in order to confirm the diagnosis. Results: A total of 4,133 residents, in 1,351 households, were surveyed. Excessive sweating was reported by 85 residents (prevalence = 2.07%), of whom 51 (60%) were female. Of those 85 respondents, 51 (60%) agreed to undergo medical evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and only 23 (45%) were diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis (prevalence = 0.93%). Of the 23 subjects diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis, 11 (48%) reported poor or very poor quality of life. Conclusions: Although the prevalence of self-reported excessive sweating was greater than 2%, the actual prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in our sample was 0.93% and nearly 50% of the respondents with primary hyperhidrosis reported impaired quality of life.
RESUMO Objetivo: Estabelecer a prevalência de hiperidrose primária no município de Botucatu (SP) e avaliar como o transtorno afeta a qualidade de vida dos seus portadores. Métodos: Foi realizado um levantamento populacional para identificar os casos de hiperidrose em moradores da região urbana da cidade, selecionados por amostragem sistemática de conglomerados. O número amostral de 4.033 participantes foi calculado usando os mapas censitários do município. Dez entrevistadores aplicaram um questionário que avaliou a presença de transpiração excessiva e convidaram os sujeitos que referiram hiperidrose para uma entrevista com um médico para a confirmação do diagnóstico. Resultados: Foram pesquisados 1.351 domicílios, com 4.133 moradores. Desses, 85 queixaram-se de sudorese excessiva (prevalência = 2,07%), sendo 51 (60%) do gênero feminino. Dos 85 indivíduos, 51 (60%) concordaram receber avaliação médica para confirmar o diagnóstico, e apenas 23 (45%) apresentaram hiperidrose primária (prevalência = 0,93%). Dos 23 indivíduos diagnosticados com hiperidrose primária, 11 (48%) referiram qualidade de vida ruim ou muito ruim. Conclusões: Embora as queixas de transpiração excessiva tenham sido superiores a 2%, a prevalência real de hiperidrose primária em nossa amostra foi de 0,93% e o distúrbio afetava a qualidade de vida em quase 50% dos indivíduos.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Adulto Joven , Calidad de Vida , Hiperhidrosis/epidemiología , Población Urbana , Brasil/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Hiperhidrosis/clasificación , Hiperhidrosis/diagnósticoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This prospective study aimed at investigating predictive factors for compensatory sweating after thoracoscopic sympathectomy. METHODS: From 2000 to 2002, 80 patients (53 females and 27 males) underwent thoracoscopic sympathectomy to treat hyperhidrosis. Patient ages ranged from 12 to 56 years, and the mean post-operative follow-up period was 42.51 +/- 5.98 months. Patient satisfaction with the results was evaluated through the use of a rating scale. The procedure was performed bilaterally: at the T2 level for facial hyperhidrosis; at the T3-T4 level for axillary hyperhidrosis; and at the T3 level for palmar hyperhidrosis. RESULTS: Post-operatively, 68 patients (85.0%) presented compensatory sweating, which was classified as mild in 23 (33.8%), moderate in 23 (33.8%) and severe in 22 (32.4%). Considering the final surgical results, 70 patients (87.5%) were satisfied with the outcome of the operation, whereas 10 patients (12.5%) were dissatisfied. The level of patient satisfaction varied according to gender, age, body mass index (BMI) and extent of denervation. The compensatory sweating was more severe on the abdomen and back than on the legs. CONCLUSIONS: Although compensatory sweating, which is a common adverse effect of sympathectomy, occurred in the majority of cases, the level of patient satisfaction was high. The best candidates for thoracoscopic sympathectomy are young adult women with a BMI < 24.9 kg/m(2).
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Hiperhidrosis , Satisfacción del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricos , Simpatectomía/efectos adversos , Toracoscopía , Adolescente , Adulto , Índice de Masa Corporal , Brasil/epidemiología , Niño , Métodos Epidemiológicos , Femenino , Humanos , Hiperhidrosis/clasificación , Hiperhidrosis/epidemiología , Hiperhidrosis/etiología , Hiperhidrosis/cirugía , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Simpatectomía/métodos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This prospective study aimed at investigating predictive factors for compensatory sweating after thoracoscopic sympathectomy. METHODS: From 2000 to 2002, 80 patients (53 females and 27 males) underwent thoracoscopic sympathectomy to treat hyperhidrosis. Patient ages ranged from 12 to 56 years, and the mean post-operative follow-up period was 42.51 ± 5.98 months. Patient satisfaction with the results was evaluated through the use of a rating scale. The procedure was performed bilaterally: at the T2 level for facial hyperhidrosis; at the T3-T4 level for axillary hyperhidrosis; and at the T3 level for palmar hyperhidrosis. RESULTS: Post-operatively, 68 patients (85.0 percent) presented compensatory sweating, which was classified as mild in 23 (33.8 percent), moderate in 23 (33.8 percent) and severe in 22 (32.4 percent). Considering the final surgical results, 70 patients (87.5 percent) were satisfied with the outcome of the operation, whereas 10 patients (12.5 percent) were dissatisfied. The level of patient satisfaction varied according to gender, age, body mass index (BMI) and extent of denervation. The compensatory sweating was more severe on the abdomen and back than on the legs. CONCLUSIONS: Although compensatory sweating, which is a common adverse effect of sympathectomy, occurred in the majority of cases, the level of patient satisfaction was high. The best candidates for thoracoscopic sympathectomy are young adult women with a BMI < 24.9 kg/m².
OBJETIVO: Este estudo prospectivo visou investigar fatores preditivos para a hiperidrose compensatória após a simpatectomia toracoscópica. MÉTODOS: De 2000 a 2002, 80 pacientes (53 mulheres e 27 homens), com idade entre 12 e 56 anos, foram submetidos à simpatectomia toracoscópica para o tratamento de hiperidrose e acompanhados em média por 42,51 ± 5,98 meses. A satisfação destes pacientes quanto aos resultados do procedimento foi aferida por meio de uma escala de avaliação. O procedimento foi executado bilateralmente: no nível de T2 para a hiperidrose facial; de T3 e T4 para a hiperidrose axilar; e de T3 para a hiperidrose palmar. RESULTADOS: No período pós-operatório, 68 pacientes (85,0 por cento) apresentaram hiperidrose compensatória, que foi classificada como leve em 23 (33,85 por cento), moderada em 23 (33,8 por cento) e grave em 22 (32,4 por cento). Quanto aos resultados da cirurgia, na avaliação dos pacientes, 70 deles (87,5 por cento) se consideraram satisfeitos, enquanto 10 pacientes (12,5 por cento) disseram estar insatisfeitos. O grau de satisfação do paciente variou de acordo com o sexo, a idade, o índice de massa corpórea (IMC) e a extensão da operação. A hiperidrose compensatória foi mais intensa no abdome e dorso do que nas pernas. CONCLUSÕES: Embora a hiperidrose compensatória seja um efeito adverso frequente após a simpatectomia, o grau de satisfação dos pacientes foi elevado. Os melhores candidatos para simpatectomia toracoscópica são mulheres adultas jovens com IMC < 24,9 kg/m².
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Adolescente , Adulto , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Hiperhidrosis , Satisfacción del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricos , Simpatectomía/efectos adversos , Toracoscopía , Índice de Masa Corporal , Brasil/epidemiología , Métodos Epidemiológicos , Hiperhidrosis/clasificación , Hiperhidrosis/epidemiología , Hiperhidrosis/etiología , Hiperhidrosis/cirugía , Simpatectomía/métodos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Se presenta un caso de hiperhidrosis localizada en antebrazo izquierdo en un hombre de 28 años de edad. El diagnóstico se logró a traves de la prueba de Acetilcolina y el estudio histológico, cuya conclusión reporto: Nevus ecrino. Esta entidad consiste en la hiperplasia de las glándulas maduras en un área localizada. Es sumamente rara, y son escasos los reportes en la literatura. Se presenta una breve revision de la misma