Why do they sweat their hands? Treatments

Most of the people who Sweat hands Excessively do not have a health problem, although it is uncomfortable and can affect personal and social life.

This problem has a name, is called palmar hyperhidrosis and it is estimated that 2-3% of the population suffers.

What causes palmar hyperhidrosis

The fact is that All people are sweating , But if you suffer, you will have noticed that the point that literally drips the sweat. Normally the sweat glands produce sweat to cool the body temperature, however, in this case still working, even with cold, without exercise or even in the pool.

This condition often begins at puberty and can be triggered by different factors such as diabetes, stress, anxiety, alcohol, hormones, drugs, spicy foods... Although the exact cause is not known, it is believed that 50% of cases are due To genetics (triggered and amplified by the factors I have named).

In most cases, excessive sweating is not a threat, although in others it may be due to a medical condition for which it is advisable to visit the doctor.

In some rare cases hyperhidrosis began after a physical injury, near the thoracic cavity or by electrocution.

There are two types of hyperhidrosis:

• Primary hyperhidrosis (also called focal): causes excessive sweating on hands, forearms, face and feet for no apparent reason. Within this group is palmar hyperhidrosis.
• Secondary hyperhidrosis (also called general hyperhidrosis): causes excessive sweating throughout the body or a large area of ​​the body and is due to a medical condition or medication.

The international hyperhidrosis society divides the severity of palmar hyperhidrosis into 4 subgroups:

• Group 1 has mild sweating, which causes no social or functional problems.
• Group 4 has excessive sweating that affects daily life.

Treatments

The good news is that there are currently several treatments, both at the general level (other parts of the body such as armpits, back, feet...) and particularly in the hands.

• Antiperspirants with aluminum chloride: they are deodorants that inhibit the sweat glands although it is more effective in axillary hyperhidrosis.
• Controlling Anxiety Treat them with relaxation techniques Or treating the causes of them. You can visit this article And before other things, I recommend you practice sports.
• Iontophoresis: is a treatment available in some clinics and hospitals. Normally requires two sessions per week for 8-10 weeks and is not a permanent cure.
• Botulinum toxin injections: although it is temporary (injections should be done from time to time), it reduces sweating of the palms for about 6 months. Then more injections are needed. It is the last treatment advisable since some people have declared to feel weakness some days after the injections.
• Sympathectomy: This is an operation performed under general anesthesia and can stop palmar sweating.

How does this problem affect you? Have you made any decisions yet? Comment below. I am interested! Thank you.

References

1. Cedars-Sinai. "Palmar Hyperhidrosis."2010. (Sept. 20, 2010).
2. Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. "Hyperhidrosis."March 27, 2003.
3. Schlereth, Tanja et al. "Hyperhidrosis - Causes and Treatment of Enhanced Sweating."Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. Jan. 16, 2009. (Sept. 20, 2010)
4. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. "Hyperhidrosis."Feb. 19, 2010. (Sept. 20, 2010)