A case of stress–induced hyperhidrosis in which Kampo medicine was effective

Abstract

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that goes beyond the range of body temperature regulation, and often interferes with daily life. In particular, primary focal hyperhidrosis, which occurs on the palms, soles, and face under stress, is often seen in young people from around puberty. This time, we experienced a case in which shigyakusan was effective in a young man who had a fear of going out due to excessive sweating, especially on the head, face, and palms, when he was out in a crowd. Shigyakusan relieves stress, stabilizes the sympathetic nerves, and seems to be able to control sweating. The use­fulness of shigyakusan in hepatodepressive hyperhidrosis was suggested.