Epidemiological survey of primary palmar hyperhidrosis in adolescent in Fuzhou of People's Republic of China.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) among adolescents in Fuzhou City of PR China.

METHODS

Stratified cluster sampling was carried out and a cross-sectional epidemiological survey by questionnaire was applied among 13,000 college and high school students.

RESULTS

The prevalence rate of PPH was 4.59% affecting both sexes equally. The peak age of onset is 6-16 years, accounting for 95.6% of the PPH population. Positive family history was found in 15.3% PPH cases. Besides palms, axillae and soles can be also affected.

CONCLUSIONS

PPH affects a larger group of individuals than previously reported. More measures should be taken to enhance the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of PPH.