What Is Anhidrosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
5. Risk Factors
There are several risk factors for anhidrosis and hypohidrosis. These include older age and genetic mutations. Changes to genes can lead to anomalies that result in improper functioning of sweat glands. Many individuals of a family can suffer from hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and are at a high risk of developing hyperthermia (abnormally high body temperature), especially in hot environments.
In diabetics, their disease can also cause sweat gland irregularities due to neurological damage. Certain skin conditions such as psoriasis can affect the sweat glands leading to anhidrosis. Patients with a history of burns and trauma to the skin can also develop anhidrosis or hypohidrosis due to improper healing of the sweat glands.
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