- Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) is caused by the overactivation of sweat glands
- Sweat gland activity is controlled by the nervous system mediated through a molecule called acetylcholine
- PH is a highly prevalent medical condition with a significant burden to patients’ Quality of Life (QoL)
- Estimate that 4-5% of the overall population
- QoL known to be worse than in some skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
- Site of primary hyperhidrosis varies by patient
- 40% Palmar Hyperhidrosis
- 39% Plantar Hyperhidrosis
- 65% Axillary Hyperhidrosis
