Compensatory hyperhidrosis

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Compensatory hyperhidrosis is the production of sweat caused by the brain perceiving the body temperature as being too high, the sweating is induced to reduce body heat. Excessive sweating due to nervousness, anger, previous trauma or fear is called hyperhidrosis.

Following surgery or treatment for axillary (armpit) and palmar (palm) hyperhidrosis the body sweats excessively at untreated areas, most commonly the lower back and trunk. Gustatory sweating is another rare side effect of surgery that promotes excessive facial sweating eating spicy foods or acidic fruits.

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• PubMed citation - Gustatory side effects after thoracoscopic sympathectomy.