Sweaty hands remedy

Like the very unfortunate 1 percent of the American population, I have the condition of palmar hyperhidrosis ever since I was in my early teens. I have been following the progress of the various types of treatment available in the market and feel a compelling need share this information with those of you who are also in the same situation.

Today, we shall dispense with the many embarrassing social incidences which your sweaty hands and sweaty palms bring into your life. We will instead discuss the effects of botox and whether it is a permanent remedy for excessive hand sweating. Hopefully, this can shed some light on guiding you to finding the best remedy to cure sweaty palms.

Botox As Temporary Treatment to Cure Sweaty Palms
Botox Treatment for Excessive Hand Sweating or technically known as Palmar Hyperhidrosis became popular in the medical arena about 5 years ago when most of us were introduced to botox as a widely used treatment for cosmetic purposes. Botox or medically known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, is now also widely used for treating sweaty palms or palmar hyperhidrosis. It works by blocking the function of nerves. When injected into the palms, the nerves in that area will be paralyzed, thereby temporarily stopping the hand sweating.

While the use of Botox as temporary treatment to cure sweaty palms have been proven effective, the cost itself could be a key drawback as the entire process could run up to about thousands of dollars, let alone the time and pain endured during treatment. You will be subjected to countless injections on your palms in one single treatment and if you are afraid of pain and needles, Botox as a cure for sweaty palms may not be for you. According to research and controlled studies, there are also reports of possible temporary hand weakness after the treatment, but which eventually wanes off.

On top of that, Botox is not a one time treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis as the intended numbing effect on your palms only lasts about three to six months, and intervals will be shorter over time as it loses effect on the sweat glands. By this very fact, Botox is not a cure, but only provides temporary relieve.

It is natural for a person to sweat when he or she is in a state of extreme tension or stress. ‘Breaking into a cold sweat’ and ‘wiping the sweat of one’s palms’ are phrases one often finds in suspense and thriller novels.

However, excessive sweating of the palms in day to day life is symptom of a disorder. This disorder is known as palmar hyperhidrosis. While the causes of a sweaty palm are not known and the disorder is presumed to be hereditary, the ways to cure sweaty palms are well within the reach of medical science.

Palmar hyperhidrosis occurs as a result of hyperactivity of the sweat glands in your body. You will have to opt for a cure which prevents the glands from acting in that manner or which cures the cause which leads to the hyperactivity of the glands. Either way, you will have to take specific steps to cure sweaty palms.

Palmar hyperhidrosis feeds not just on the internal disorder but also on external stress and tension. People who suffer from sweaty palms become very stressed about simple tasks like shaking hands and meeting other people. This tension further adds to the excretion of sweat. This disorder creates stress and then feeds on the stress to cause more problems to the patient.

Do not try to ignore this disorder and live your entire life with sweaty palm. Diagnose your condition and take the steps to cure sweaty palms. This disorder cannot be cured by simply wiping your hands again and again.

Your choice of cure of sweaty palms should depend on the severity of your condition. If the problem is in a mild form and if you do not sweat a lot, then you can opt for oral medications, lotions, ointments or powders. If the magnitude of the problem is severe, then surgery is a recommended method to cure sweaty palms.

The surgical option will have risk inherent in it. Further, it is not an inexpensive option. If you are not comfortable with the idea of tampering with the nerves inside your body, then you should avoid surgery.

Another cure is to target the root cause of the problem. All treatments focus on preventing the palm from sweating. Rather, one should look for a cure which cures the reason why the palms sweat excessively. Once the causative problem is removed, the resulting sweating too will stop.