Anhidrosis, "thermogenic"L74.4

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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anhidrosis tropical; Asthenia tropical anhidrotic; Tropical Anhidrosis; tropical anhidrotic asthenia

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Anhidrosis with consequent heat intolerance in Miliaria rubra and Miliaria profunda.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

People living in hot climates; was observed in particular during the 2nd World War among soldiers in the tropics.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Miliaria rubra and Miliaria profunda, additionally anhidrosis.

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Thermoregulation, air-conditioned rooms, light clothing, avoid heavy sweating.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cooling externals such as lotio alba or powder, see also miliaria.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer