Hyperhidrosis: Where are we?
Can you think of a skin condition that has a greater negative impact on quality of life than eczema or psoriasis? That’s right, you guess it—hyperhidrosis! I still remember my first hyperhidrosis patient who refused to shake people’s hands, go on dates, or attend social events due to his condition. After his treatment, he was like a new man. I can’t tell you how satisfying it was t …
Can you think of a skin condition that has a greater negative impact on quality of life than eczema or psoriasis? That’s right, you guess it—hyperhidrosis! I still remember my first hyperhidrosis patient who refused to shake people’s hands, go on dates, or attend social events due to his condition. After his treatment, he was like a new man. I can’t tell you how satisfying it was t … 
This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
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