Hyperhidrosis is a condition that leads to excessive sweating. While sweating is a normal response to high temperatures or emotional stress, hyperhidrosis causes the body to sweat excessively even when these factors are not present.
Causes
Hyperhidrosis is a result of overactive sweat glands that are generally caused by factors such as an underlying condition, medications, infections, or endocrine disorders. Research indicates that people with a family history of hyperhidrosis are more likely to experience it.
