A significant gap between inadequate pharmacotherapy and substantial unmet needs in palmar hyperhidrosis management in China: insights from a questionnaire-based survey among outpatients

Inadequate management and suboptimal treatment outcomes represent considerable challenges in the care of palmar hyperhidrosis in China. Existing pharmacotherapeutic options are constrained by limited availability, inadequate efficacy, and a narrow range of approved agents - a reality that highlights a critical disconnect with substantial patient demand. These findings underscore an urgent need to accelerate drug development and clinical translation in this field.