HDSS Score Calculator
How severe is your sweating?
The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is the validated one-question scale doctors use to grade sweating. Pick the statement that best describes you. It is for information only — not a diagnosis.
The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is the validated one-question scale doctors use to grade sweating. Pick the statement that best describes you:
A validated clinical tool. For information only — this does not diagnose any condition or replace assessment by your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HDSS score?
The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is a validated single-question tool that grades how much sweating interferes with daily activities, on a scale of 1 (never noticeable) to 4 (intolerable).
What HDSS score qualifies for treatment?
An HDSS score of 3 or 4 is generally considered clinically significant hyperhidrosis, and is the threshold most guidelines use to recommend treatments such as Botox, miraDry, or ETS surgery.
How do I calculate my HDSS score?
Pick the one statement that best matches how your sweating affects your daily activities. The number next to that statement, from 1 to 4, is your HDSS score.
Is the HDSS score a diagnosis?
No. It is a symptom-severity tool for information only. Your doctor uses it alongside a clinical assessment to guide treatment decisions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kashif Irshad, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Last updated August 2026
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