Sweaty Palms is referred to medically as palmar hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms/hands are the most widely recognized type of hyperhidrosis for those suffering from extreme sweating. Hyperhidrosis can occur anywhere on the body and other common locations include the armpits and soles of the feet. Sweaty palms are a clinical condition influencing patients in their everyday lives with social as well as functional exercises. This condition influences 1-2% of the global population. After some time this condition can have a noteworthy and antagonistic effect on people’s lives.

Treatment for hyperhidrosis can be challenging for both the patient and the doctor. Treatments that can be tried include:

• Prescription solutions
• Prescription pills
• Iontophoresis
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Surgical procedures

An aluminum chloride solution is normally used as the first line topical medications. This is applied daily on dry skin with or without impediment until a positive result is obtained, after which the intervals between applications might be prolonged.

Pills for hyperhidrosis can also be tried but some of these medications have side effects which limit their use.

Iontophoresis is an at home treatment that comprises of passing a direct current over the skin. In palmar hyperhidrosis, daily treatment sessions for 30 minutes can help alleviate sweating.

Botulinum toxin injections can be done by a physician to stop the sweating. This improvement can last 3 – 6 months.

There are some surgical treatments that can be done but they are not without risks. Be sure to find a physician that is skilled in doing these types of surgeries before undergoing treatment.