Abstract
Objective: Establish the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis (PH) and its interference in the quality of life of students, from a school of Aracaju-Se. Methods: Study cross-sectional descriptive, exploratory e quantitative whit evaluation of 211 schoolchildren of 8 the 17 years of elementary and high school in the period from April to June 2019. Three validated and self-administered questionnaires were used that address the diagnostic criteria for PH, the degree of intensity of Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), and a quality of life in relation to PH. The data were presented with average, standard deviation, absolute and relative frequency. Used were Pearson's Chi-Square and Student's t-test (p <0.05). Results: Of 202 schoolchildren included, the prevalence of PH was 27.8%, with no difference between sex and ethnicity. It occurred in combined sites, and the isolated palmar site was prevalent. The onset of symptoms occurred in childhood with levels between mild and moderate, with HDSS 2 and 3. Conclusion: The prevalence of PH was high, with a significant family character. It mainly affects the palmoplantar regions beginning in childhood, causing anxiety, embarrassment, damage in school activities, and in interpersonal relationships, increasing in situations of tension and concern negative impact on quality of life.