Diagnosis
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis
Diagnosis
Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed by physical examination. In addition, your doctor will ask how long you have been experiencing excessive sweating, what areas are affected, how often it happens and other questions to get a sense of the extent of your condition.
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