HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

How To Get Rid Of Excessive Sweating In Palms And Feet?

default
Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 2013
Question: Hi. This is XXXXXXX. I am getting excess sweating in palms and feet. This has been from my childhood. What precautions I can take to avoid excess sweating ? Please suggest me on this. Thank you.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (51 minutes later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

The problem of excessive sweating in palm and feet is known as palmo plantar hyperhidrosis.

There are several treatment options available for the same-

1)     apply aluminium hexahydrate lotion over your palms and soles in night and wash it the next day. Do it for a week and then use it once in a week. It is available in the market as ALDRY LOTION.

2)You can also go for formalin 1 percent soaks for hands and feet twice in a day but it is less effective than aldry lotion.

2)     there are several other treatment options like Botox injections, iontophoresis or surgical methods to be tried if sweating is too severe.

3)     as stress anxiety increases palmo plantar sweating try and remain stress free.


4)     wear cotton socks and well ventilated foot wears.


Hope that answers your query. Should there be further queries, I would be happy to assist you. Take care.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Kalpana Pathak

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 2014 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
How To Get Rid Of Excessive Sweating In Palms And Feet?

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

The problem of excessive sweating in palm and feet is known as palmo plantar hyperhidrosis.

There are several treatment options available for the same-

1)     apply aluminium hexahydrate lotion over your palms and soles in night and wash it the next day. Do it for a week and then use it once in a week. It is available in the market as ALDRY LOTION.

2)You can also go for formalin 1 percent soaks for hands and feet twice in a day but it is less effective than aldry lotion.

2)     there are several other treatment options like Botox injections, iontophoresis or surgical methods to be tried if sweating is too severe.

3)     as stress anxiety increases palmo plantar sweating try and remain stress free.


4)     wear cotton socks and well ventilated foot wears.


Hope that answers your query. Should there be further queries, I would be happy to assist you. Take care.