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| Study | Survey type | Number of patients | Prevalence of hyperhidrosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strutton 2004 | Mailed survey; 150,000 households | 69% responded | By survey: 2.9% |
| 64% provided information for prevalence estimate | When extrapolated to US population: 2.8% | ||
| Doolittle 2016 | Online; 275,904 email invitations | 12,363 entered survey (4.5% response rate); | 4.8% (393/8160) |
| 8160 provided information on hyperhidrosis |
