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Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Palmar hyperhidrosis is a medical condition presenting with excessive and uncontrollable sweating on the hands or palms. The affected people sweat a lot even when the temperature is cool. It often occurs due to genetic causes and stress. Both topical and systemic medications are used to treat this condition. Iontophoresis, Botulinum toxin injections, topical anticholinergics, and formaldehyde can provide some relief.

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What could be the cause of the generalized excessive sweating that I am facing?

Query: Hi doctor, I have generalized excessive sweating problem. Even in gym no one sweats like me. I sweat every where like my hands, arms, and back. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your symptoms are suggestive of hyperhidrosis. Please provide information about age, duration of the problem, and medical history. Consult a dermatologist for medications.  Read Full »

What is the treatment for sweaty palms?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from sweaty palms. It is very difficult for me to work in an office or shake hands during business meetings. Please kindly suggest a remedy.  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. Your condition is called palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (sweat glands of palms and soles secrete inappropriately large quantities of sweat). Apply the lotion I am prescribing you below. Another more long-lasting and more effective treatment is Botox injections given in th...  Read Full »

How to get rid of excessive sweat in hands and legs?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I have too much sweat in hand and legs. I tried medicine but there is no effect. Please tell me how to get rid of it?  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With the information you have given me, I understand that you are a 21-year-old male suffering from a condition called palmo-plantar-hyperhidrosis. Here I suggest some methods by which you can get rid of the problem. Please keep in mind that these are just suggestion...  Read Full »

I am anxious about my profuse sweating of palms. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My palms are sweating a lot. Whether in public and feeling anxious or at home, sweating does not seem normal to me. When my hands sweat, my hands often become cold and red. Chamomile tea and hand scrubbing have also not helped.  Read Full »


Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you suffer from is called palmar hyperhidrosis, characterized by excess palmar sweating. It could be due to genetic causes, anxiety and mind stress, or endocrinological problems like hyperthyroidism. These conditions often cause social anxiety and even inc...  Read Full »

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