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Sweaty Palms - Make It Stop!
Dec
04,
2020
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In times of stress or anxiety, you may notice your palms slick with sweat, prompting you to wipe it dry with your clothes. But as days pass, you notice that not only does it NOT stop, but instead MORE sweat seems to be released from your skin!
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a condition where your body produces more sweat than usual. This can be a source of social embarrassment or anxiety for some, especially those who have to shake hands with others often. Sweat is the body's way of regulating a normal temperature in response to heat or exercise. But when sweat is produced outside of these conditions, it may be a sign of a deeper problem.
The most common form of hyperhidrosis is named primary focal hyperhidrosis, in which the nerves responsible for sending signals to your sweat glands become overactive, causing sweat to pour out even though you're not experiencing stressful situations or working out. This usually affects your palms, face, or soles. Another type is secondary hyperhidrosis, which doctors believe is caused by medical conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Hot flashes
- Thyroid problems
- Heart attacks
- Low blood sugar
- Certain forms of cancer
- Nervous system abnormalities
- Infections
- Hot flashes
- Thyroid problems
- Heart attacks
- Low blood sugar
- Certain forms of cancer
- Nervous system abnormalities
- Infections
As for treatments, antiperspirant medications are commonly prescribed to control the amount of sweat produced. It's usually in the form of topical creams and applied on the affected area(s), but it also leads to skin irritations for some. Oral medications that block certain nerves from conveying signals may also help to reduce excessive sweating. If medications are found to be ineffective, your doctor may require you to undergo surgery to remove your sweat glands or prescribe microwave therapy. This procedure (thankfully) doesn't mean you have to stick your palms into a microwave; rather, a device that emits microwave energy is used to destroy sweat glands in a span of 20-30 minutes.
Aside from medications, certain lifestyle changes can also aid in relieving the discomfort brought by hyperhidrosis. Here are a few examples:
- Bathe regularly
- Wear shoes made of natural material (e.g. leather)
- Change your socks often and use foot powders
- Wear clothes that allow your skin to "breathe"
- Air your feet whenever possible
- Wear shoes made of natural material (e.g. leather)
- Change your socks often and use foot powders
- Wear clothes that allow your skin to "breathe"
- Air your feet whenever possible
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