Surgical treatment primarily involves thoracoscopic sympathectomy with success rates in the range of 80% to 90% for primary focal hyperhidrosis of the axilla, palms, soles, and face (Doolabh et al., ...

It would appear that hyperhidrosis is a disease of childhood which may peak in early adulthood. The most common site of involvement is the axilla followed by the soles, palms, and face.