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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2008.21.3.206

MMPI Analysis of Patients with Essential Hyperhisrosis  

Kim, Do Wan (Departments Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Neuropain Clinic, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University College of Medicine)
Kim, Chan (Departments Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Neuropain Clinic, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University College of Medicine)
Han, Kyung Ream (Departments Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Neuropain Clinic, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University College of Medicine)
Park, Jae Hong (Departments Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Neuropain Clinic, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University College of Medicine)
Cho, Sun Mi (Departments Psychiatry, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University College of Medicine)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.21, no.3, 2008 , pp. 206-210 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Although the cause of hyperhidrosis has not been the subject of close investigation, there are cases for which excessive sweating happens at the hands, feet and armpits due to hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. This usually occurs in people less than 25 years old and it often causes difficulties for their social and occupational life and there is a decrease in the quality of life. Therefore, this should also be examined according to the mental state of the patient who suffers from hyperhidrosis. Methods: The Minnesota Multiple Personality Inventory was administered to 59 patients in the Hyperhidrosis Center from March, 2006 to March, 2007. The MMPI's validity and 10 clinic standards were analyzed. The results were compared according to gender and age. Results: Of the standard clinical items, psychopathy and conversion hysteria were 21.1% and 17.5%, respectively. On comparison between males (47.5%) and females (52.5%), the females had a higher score for the hypochondriasis item. The patients above 18 years old had a significantly higher level of hypochondriasis and hypomania compared to the patients below 18 years old. Conclusions: When analyzing the personality of the patients with essential hyperhidrosis with using the MMPI, it was difficult to look for relations with the mental factor. Therefore, it is necessary to develop diagnostic tests for younger people with considering the relations with the period of morbidity.
Keywords
essential hyperhidrosis; MMPI; personality; sympathetic dysfunction;
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