How to Prevent Sweaty Palms

Until the practice of shaking hands goes out of vogue, sweaty palm sufferers will want to figure out a way to solve, or at least minimize, this problem. Read on to find out how to reduce this condition.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hand Or Wash Towels
• Cornstarches
• Palm/foot Antiperpirants
• Talcum Powder

1. Try clapping cornstarch or talcum powder between your palms. Medicated powders are available to soak up moisture, too.

2. Use an unscented, aluminum salt-based antiperspirant, preferably a product made for palms and feet.

3. Wipe your palms often on tissues or a hand towel.

4. Apply aluminum chloride paint to the area for persistent clamminess.

5. Make an appointment to see your health care provider if over-the-counter remedies don't help. Profuse sweating that occurs at inappropriate times (when you're not hot and you haven't been exercising) is a rare condition called hyperhidrosis.

6. Get several opinions; some things help some folks and not others.

Tips & Warnings

• With the help of your medical provider, discuss prescription drugs, toxin injections and even mildly invasive surgical procedures that are available.
• Learn about iontophoresis, a technique that involves applying low electrical currents to affected areas.
• Sweaty palms in a tense or high-anxiety moment is perfectly normal and will ease up once the moment has passed.
• If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

[fracekmat]

on 11/9/2009 I personally just wrote an ebook on how to cure hyperhidrosis. I myself Have had sweaty palms my whole life. Im only 17 now and I couldnt stand it so i cant imagine those that have had to live with it for longer than that! anyway i figured out a cure so i wrote an ebook about it and am now selling it. My name is Matt fracek and my site is STOPSWEAT.INFO Check it out if your interested.. if not, the best of luck to you! =)

[roundhouse]

on 9/24/2009 Hi, I have tried everything listed here and nothing seemed to help. I recently found this site where I found a cure to stop my sweaty palms
http://www.sweatypalms.info
Its been so much better for me going out into public now. Thanks for all the great information

[administrator10]

on 7/23/2009 Hi all I used to suffer from excessively sweaty hands and I tried everything from Hydrosal and Secure wipes and stuff. I was too afraid to get Botox treatments.

I eventually had the most success with Iontophoresis but my Drionic cost me a lot of money like $3000.

A friend of mine made their own using a guide at www.sweatinghands.net

It is a lot cheaper and just as effective. I wish I had known about it before I shelled out all the cash.

Oh Well!

[garyru]

on 5/4/2009 I get sweaty palms when playing basketball or sometimes when i get nervous. I use a lotion from www.ghostgrip.com that has worked well for me. It usually lasts for about 4 or 5 hours whenever i need it. It may help you out. - Gary

[Nina020]

on 1/14/2009 Hello, I've tried almost everything to cure sweaty palms.. Drysol, herbal remedies, baby powder.. you name it. The only cure that did work is iontophoresis! I made my own device at home (for just a few bucks and it's sooooo simple) after finding andy goodmans cure and I'm 10000x thankful for that becuase my palms don't sweat anymore at all!!

PS: just search for "cure my sweaty palms" by andy goodman