Treatment

If the excessive sweating of palms has become a serious problem for you, consult your dermatologist or your family doctor so that he gave you a referral to a specialist. In the process of diagnosis the doctor will ask you a series of questions relating to the problem (for example, how long you suffer from sweating, in which situations palms sweat often, what medications you are currently taking, and so forth) will inspect and, if necessary, appoint a series of tests to identify diseases that can cause overactive sweat glands. For the treatment of hyperhidrosis can be used many means.

Iontophoresis

This procedure is used to the increased activity of sweat glands on the palms and / or soles of the feet. Typically, it is conducted in a specialist's office, but also the patient may acquire iontophoresis device designed for home use. The patient places his hands in the shallow water tank and water through the device sends an electric current of low voltage, which temporarily limits the activity of the sweat glands.

Most people need six to ten treatments iontophoresis Iontophoresis in cosmetology: an effective tool for youthful skin To palm began to sweat significantly less. As a rule, patients initially recommended to do iontophoresis two or three times a week and each treatment lasts from twenty to forty minutes. After sweating hands decreases, iontophoresis is carried out from once per week to once per month to maintain progress.

Some patients also prescribe drugs that are added to the water to increase the efficiency of iontophoresis. Iontophoresis can cause side effects such as skin dryness and irritation. During the procedure, many patients are uncomfortable - usually he is a minor and held immediately after the completion of iontophoresis.

Injections of botulinum toxin

Until relatively recently, with the help of injection treated only with excessive underarm sweating, but today, botulinum toxin is also used for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the palms, soles, and sometimes other parts of the body. Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks the activity of one of the chemicals that stimulate the sweat glands. In most cases, patients notice results within four or five days after the injections were made. The effect is maintained for a period of four to six months, sometimes - longer. When excessive sweating returns, the treatment must be repeated.

If the injection makes experienced, after the procedure the patient experiences minimal discomfort, which takes place in a few days. A side effect of botulinum toxin injections may be muscle weakness, but it is also temporary.

Medicines that reduce the activity of the sweat glands

Typically, such drugs are prescribed in those cases where the above methods of treatment are not sufficiently effective. They rarely have to take patients who sweat a lot only palm; In most cases, these medications prescribed for people who have sweat glands work excessively active in several parts of the body.

They are not recommended for athletes, people who are engaged in heavy physical labor or work in areas with high temperature, as well as living in countries with hot climates. When using these drugs body such people will not be able to cool properly, and it can be very dangerous. Side effects of drugs of this type can be dry mouth, dry eyes, blurred vision and more.

Surgical intervention

Surgery - this is an extreme measure resorted to, if conservative treatments do not help, or if they cause side effects strongly expressed. To deal with excessive sweating of palms, the surgeon may cut the nerves that control the sweat glands in the palms. This is called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. It is carried out using an endoscope, allowing the skin scar is very small and the period of post-operative recovery decreases. The majority of patients were satisfied with the results of the operation. However, it may be an increase in complication of sweat gland activity in other parts of the body such as on the chest or in the groin.

In addition, we must take into account the usual risks associated with any operation, for example, the risk of infections, allergic reaction to the anesthesia or damage to structures adjacent to the nerve which the surgeon cuts.