hyperhidrosis is based on a much more complex autonomic dysfunction than generalised sympathetic overactivity

Our highly interesting findings indicate that primary focal hyperhidrosis is based on a much more complex autonomic dysfunction than generalised sympathetic overactivity and seems to involve the parasympathetic nervous system as well.
Cardiac Autonomic Function in Patients Suffering from Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis
Peter Birner^a, Harald Heinzl^b, Monika Schindl^c, Jiri Pumprla^d, Peter Schnider^a
Eur Neurol 2000;44:112-116