HypohidrosisL74.42

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 19.07.2021

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Hypohidrosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Decreased sweat secretion, e.g., in:

Atopic eczema
Chronic uremia
Endocrine disorders: e.g. Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus
Exsiccation
Genodermatoses: e.g. ichthyosis
Medicinal influence on sweat gland secretion
Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system such as Horner's syndrome, multiple scerosis, polyneuritis, paraplegia.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease, see there. Nourishing urea-containing topicals such as 2% urea cream. Avoid heat and exertion.

Cave!

Danger of collapse due to heat accumulation!

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Last updated on: 19.07.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer