Medical and Natural Cures For Sweaty Hands

Our hands or specifically the palms of our hands contain around 600 sweat glands per square centimeter. Sweaty hands, also known as palmar hyperhidrosis, happens when our palms sweat excessively, even when conditions don't warrant such a drastic sweating response.

The condition is quite embarrassing. But what makes it harmful is that it can hamper a sufferer from certain activities such as handling delicate equipment or documents, shaking hands with other people, or even driving.

Natural Remedies

Natural remedies are popular among people who have palmar hyperhidrosis. Here are some of the ones that you can do at home.

1. Sage - Drinking sage tea made from fresh leaves is said to control sweating. Mixing liquid chlorophyll and sage extract in orange juice is also beneficial.


2. Apple cider vinegar - A daily dose of apple cider vinegar with organic honey is also a good remedy.


3. Baking soda - Spread baking soda on your palms a few hours before bedtime then wash it off and dry your hands thoroughly before going to bed.


4. Tea - Let some tea leaves or tea bags steep in a small basin of warm water. After 30 minutes take out the tea bags or leaves and immerse your hands, palms down, in the tea water for 15 to 30 minutes. Wash your hands in cool water then dry your hands thoroughly. This remedy is said to help lessen the sweating.


5. Sea salt - Another natural remedy is taking a teaspoon of sea salt daily to help flush out the toxins that contribute to sweating.


6. Aluminum chloride solution - Usually found in antiperspirants, this solution can be applied to the affected area. For excessive sweating, you can ask your doctor for prescription grade antiperspirants that contain a higher percentage of this substance. Be warned though that in some people, higher concentrations tend to cause skin irritation.


7. Water - Drink lots of water to help regulate body temperature and keep you hydrated. Avoid coffee, alcohol and carbonated drinks because they dehydrate you and stimulate sweat production. You can also take sports drinks in moderation because they contain electrolyte salts that may help control perspiration.

Medical Treatments

While natural remedies are great, some people want solutions that are either more permanent or that address sweating faster. Consult with a medical specialist who can discuss various medical treatments that are available to you.

Here are some of the common medical interventions for sweaty palms:

1. Anxiety or stress induced sweating can be dealt with through psychotherapy sessions. Medication such as beta-blocker tablets can also be prescribed to be taken hours before any possible anxiety-provoking or stressful situation.


2. Botulinum toxin injections are recurring injections that are administered every six months. Although used mostly to address excessive underarm sweating, some claim that it can also work to stop palmar hyperhidrosis. Adverse effect of this treatment includes weakening of the hand muscles for a few weeks after the injections and bleeding on the site of the injection. It's also not FDA approved for hand sweating.


3. Iontophoresis is a physiotherapy treatment that involves immersing the hands in a basin of water where a small electric current is passed for at least 15 minutes. This type of treatment is not advisable for pregnant women and those with a heart pacemaker.


4. Sympathectomy is the medical procedure or surgery done to cut or clip the nerves that supply sweat to our glands. Side effects include compensatory sweating, where sweating that is stopped in the treated area is diverted to a different area of the body.

Source by Bill Mansen