What's Your Hyperhidrosis I.Q.? - See How Much You Know

The following is really another way of informing our readers about hyperhidrosis. But in a more interactive way! If you do well on this test, then you know your stuff. And that's because we made this test pretty difficult. It was purposely developed with the idea that most of the information is not picked up along the way of casual reading or "googling" the web. Good luck!

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1. How many sweat glands are on the surface of the human body?

a) 2 - 5 million

b) 2 - 5 billion

c) 2 - 5 trillion

d) 2 - 5 thousand

2. There is evidence that defective sweat glands could play a role in atopic dermatitis.

a) False, there is no such thing as defective sweat glands

b) False, atopic dermatitis is not related to an abnormal sweating condition

c) True, sweat may play a role in the inflammatory process

d) True, inflamed sweat glands may result in worsening symptoms of atopic dermatitis

3. The prevalence of HH is highest among which age group?

a) 40 - 50 yrs

b) 50 - 60 yrs

c) over 60 yrs

d) less than 30 yrs

4. Do individuals with psoriasis have a greater prevalence of developing axillary hyperhidrosis?

a) True, about 2 times more likely

b) False, just as likely

c) True, about 3.5 times more likely

d) False, less likely

Our sources / further reading:

1) Hyperhidrosis Prevalence and Demographical Characteristics in Dermatology Outpatients in Shanghai and Vancouver 2) Physiology of sweat gland function: The roles of sweating and sweat composition in human health 3) Hyperhidrosis and Its Impact on Those Living With It

5. Which statement is true?

a) Men are more likely to have palmoplantar HH (PHH) and women are more likely to have axillary HH (AHH)

b) Women are likely to have PHH while men are likely to AHH

c) Both genders have PHH and AHH with equal prevalence

c) Men are more likely to have both PHH and AHH than are women.

a) Copper

b) Calcium

c) Sodium

d) Iron

6. Which neurotransmitter is responsible for stimulating the secretion of sweat glands?

a) Dopamine

b) Adrenaline

c) Acetylcholine

d) Norepinephrine

7. Sodium and chloride ions are well known to be present in sweat. However, we also find trace elements in sweat. Which one is not found in sweat?

a) Iron

b) Magnesium

c) Fluoride

d) Zinc

8. The International Olympic Committee suggests that excess losses in sweat in athletes can result in suboptimal levels and may require dietary supplementation of which element?

a) 10 and 15%

b) 21 and 27%

c) 34 and 47%

d) 7 and 12%

9. Studies indicate that HH is associated with a three-fold higher prevalence of anxiety and depression than in those without the condition. What are those prevalence rates, respectively?

10. Hyperhidrosis increase the risk of which of the following conditions?

a) Psoriasis

b) Athlete's foot

c) Topical fungal infections

d) Warts

e) All of the above

8 to 10: You REALLY know your HH stuff

5 to 7: You know your HH stuff

0 to 4: You know your HH stuff a little less, BUT you learned a few things along the way

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