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Pol J Cosmetol 2024, 27(3): 118-125pl  Hyperhidrosis as a dysregulation of the natural process of sweat secretion. Part 1. Characteristics of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis with the identification of the sweat glands inducing the problemsNatalia Ząbczyńska Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Biofizyki w Sosnowcu, Wydział Nauk Farmaceutycznych w Sosnowcu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach Summary Hyperhidrosis is a pathological condition in which the volume and intensity of sweat produced and emitted by the sweat gland structures exceeds the normal course of the skin´s thermoregulatory function. The skin´s multilayered structure is designed to fulfil a number of functions including being responsible for maintaining a constant skin temperature. The spiral structures of the sweat glands are differentiated into apocrine and eccrine sweat glands. Thermal sweating that regulates internal temperature and maintains a state of homeostasis is the task of the eccrine sweat glands. The differentiation of sweat glands is due to the location of the apocrine spiral structures, the outlet of which is connected to the hair duct, while the eccrine structures and their outlet run directly onto the surface of the stratum corneum. Hyperhidrosis is a serious condition. The problem of excessive sweating must not be underestimated because its severity leads to social, emotional and psychological problems. Depending on its severity, excessive sweating can have a mild, moderate or severe disruptive effect on daily activities. It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary hyperhidrosis. Depending on the cause, the location of the excessive sweating, the family history or the age at which the problem appeared, it is possible to establish the primary nature of the condition or to establish the presence of another disease entity accompanied by hyperhidrosis. The diagnosis of hyperhidrosis should be followed by tests to determine the degree, amount of secretion and area affected. Key words: hyperspiration, hyperhidrosis, apocrine glands, eccrine glands |