Arabic Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (Ar-HDSS).

ABSTRACT: Background: Hyperhidrosis (HH) is characterized by excessive sweating, which affects quality of life. The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is a four-point scale used to evaluate HH severity by measuring how much excessive sweating disrupts daily activities. This study aimed to translate, validate, and adapt the HDSS tool into Arabic. Methods: A quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study was carried out from May to June 2024 on patients clinically diagnosed with HH. The process of translating the HDSS into Arabic involved three independent forward translations, followed by a preliminary version created by a reviewer. Three additional independent translators conducted backward translations. All of the versions were then revised and merged to produce the final ve

SUBMITTER: AbuDujain NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855006 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature