What is anhidrosis?

Anhidrosis is a condition in which there is an abnormal lack of sweating in response to heat. the inability to sweat normally can lead to life-threatening overheating of the body.

How do members experience anhidrosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with anhidrosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for anhidrosis*

Who has anhidrosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 7
40s 7
50s 2
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 11