Primary Focal Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis: Case Report
Raja Amri
Department of Internal Medicine, Mohamed Taher Al Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Ramla Mghirbi *
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed Taher Al Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Ayachi Kaouther
Department of Oral and Head and Neck Surgery, Mohamed Taher Al Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Kraiem Wahiba
Department of Dermatology, Mohamed Tlatli Regional Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Mohamed Ali Sbai
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, El Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Hyperhidrosis is defined as an excessive sweating beyond what would be expected for thermoregulation. This condition can be categorized as idiopathic or secondary to a related disease. Facial hyperhidrosis, usually idiopathic, is rare affecting up to 10% of patients with focal hyperhidrosis. Authors present a rare presentation of a primary craniofacial hyperhidrosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of this pathology and treatment modalities through an interesting case report of a facial localization and a review of literature.
Keywords: Focal, hyperhidrosis, facial, sweat glands.