How to Use the Hyperhidrosis Severity Checker
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating in specific areas — hands, feet, underarms — beyond what body temperature regulation requires. This checker reviews 5 signs clinicians use to spot primary hyperhidrosis: symmetry, relief during sleep, daily-life impact, and family history, sorting severity into low, moderate, or high.
The key clues are whether sweating is symmetric on both sides and whether it eases during sleep. If both apply and daily life is disrupted, primary hyperhidrosis — excessive sweat gland activity without another underlying disease — is more likely.
If sweating is one-sided or continues during sleep, secondary hyperhidrosis from thyroid disease, infection, or medication side effects should be considered instead. If your result came back high or you are concerned, please see a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
If sweating is symmetric, eases during sleep, and disrupts daily life at least weekly without an obvious trigger, primary hyperhidrosis is likely and a dermatologist visit helps. Sudden changes in sweating need a different workup.
Doctors typically step through topical antiperspirants, iontophoresis, Botox injections, and surgery for severe cases, matched to symptom severity. If your result came back high, a dermatology consult is a good next step.