Primary Hyperhidrosis: A Systematic Review of Current Status and Potential Interventions

Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by excessive sweating. It can affect any part of the body, but most commonly affects the axilla, palms of the hands, groin, chest, and soles of the feet. This paper comprehensively overviews current and potential diagnosis and management methods of PH from both medical and engineering perspectives. We also investigate how patients and society can live better with PH by non-invasive medical treatments and propose potential engineering and social interventions.