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Hypohidrosis

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Overview of Hypohidrosis

Hypohidrosis is the lack of sweating that affects the whole body. There is no medicinal treatment available for this condition but preventive measures can be taken to ease its effects.

Signs and Symptoms of Hypohidrosis

Hypohidrosis (Absent Sweating/ پسینے کی کمی) is a condition that causes a person to sweat less than usual. Hypohidrosis is also called anhidrosis.
Sweating cools off the body. Lack of sweating leads to overheating which raises the body temperature immensely. This can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Mild hypohidrosis goes undiagnosed because it is difficult to notice. It can affect the whole body, a single specific area, or scattered areas.

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Types of Hypohidrosis

Symptoms of hypohidrosis are:

  • Dizziness
  • Muscle cramps
  • Overheating of body
  • Flushing
  • Little or no perspiration

Hypohidrosis affects a large portion of the body or some specific parts. It hinders the cooling process.  This in return causes the body temperature to go up especially in hot weather.

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Risk Factors of Hypohidrosis

Improper functioning of sweat glands causes hypohidrosis. Dehydration can also cause hypohidrosis. While sometimes the exact cause cannot be found.

Possible causes of hyperhidrosis include:

  • Birth defects such as congenital dysplasias
  • Connective tissue diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dry eyes and mouth
  • Inherited conditions affecting the metabolic system, such as Fabry's disease
  • Skin damage from burns or radiation therapy or infection
  • Diseases that clog pores (poral occlusion), such as psoriasis, scleroderma
  • Nerve damage (neuropathy) by diseases, such as diabetes, alcoholism, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and Ross syndrome
  • Certain drugs, such as morphine and botulinum toxin type A, and those used to treat psychosis

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Prevention

Besides old age, there are several other risk factors for hypohidrosis. These include:

  • Diabetes: Diabetes can be one hidden reason behind sweat gland irregularities.
  • Mutated Genes: Changes in the genes can cause abnormalities resulting in disrupting the function of sweat glands.
  • Skin Disorders: Skin conditions such as psoriasis and other rashes can have a serious impact on sweat glands causing hypohidrosis.

Complications of Hypohidrosis

Every person’s body shows different complications depending on the cause of hypohidrosis. However, the most common ones are heat-related illnesses. As the body is unable to cool down in this condition, it's more likely that you'll experience conditions like;

  • Heat Cramps: These are involuntary spasms that occur in your arms, legs, fingers or back.
  • Heatstroke: One of the serious complications of hypohidrosis is this one. In this condition, your body temperature rises uncontrollably. Heatstroke if not treated on time can be life-threatening.
  • Heat exhaustion: If you feel nauseated, weak and have a high heart rate, you might be suffering from heat exhaustion.
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Diagnosis

Hypohidrosis can be prevented by following simple tips:

  • Taking regular cool showers
  • Wearing loose-fitting clothing
  • Using a cool-mist humidifier indoors
  • Wearing damp clothing in hot weather
  • Applying damp flannels to the skin
  • Avoiding overexertion, particularly in hot weather

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Treatment of Hypohidrosis | When to Consult a Doctor

A thorough medical history of the patient is taken to identify the cause of the condition. All symptoms must be shared with the doctor to get the right diagnosis.

The following tests are done to confirm the diagnosis:

  • Silastic sweat imprint test:  This test measures where you sweat.
  • Thermoregulatory sweat test: This involves coating the person’s body in a powder that changes colour when the skin releases sweat.
  • Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART): This test assesses the function of the nerves that regulate sweating.
  • MRI of the brain or spinal cord: This checks the involvement of CNS in hypohidrosis.

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Dr. Asif Rauf

Hair Transplant Surgeon, Aesthetic Medicine Specialist, Cosmetologist | MBBS

Cosmolux ( The Hair & Skin Clinic ) (Allama Iqbal Town) Rs 2000

Rs. 2000

Minimum Fee

90%

Satisfaction Rate

12

Years of Experience

Highly Recommended

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Dr. Farrukh Aslam

Cosmetologist | MBBS, FCPS, BFIRST Fellow, MRCPS, FACS

LaForma Clinic (Johar Town) Rs 1500

Rs. 0

Minimum Fee

90%

Satisfaction Rate

17

Years of Experience

Dr farukh is a kind man he listen whatever i said and then he diagnosed me the treatment of my issue

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Dr. Aamir Chhipa

Cosmetologist, Dermatologist | MBBS, DCDD

Dr Aamir Skin Clinic (Gulshan e Iqbal) Rs 1000

Rs. 1000

Minimum Fee

90%

Satisfaction Rate

22

Years of Experience

I am very satisfied with the overall doctor's experience.

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