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Palmar Hyperhidrosis at a glance

  • Best Results
    Best Results

    1 - 2

  • Anaesthetic
    Anaesthetic

    Ice/Topical

  • Duration
    Duration of Results

    3 - 4 months

  • Procedure Time
    Procedure Time

    30 - 45 mins

  • Treatment Recovery
    Treatment Recovery

    1 -2 days

  • Skin Specialist
    Skin Specialist

    Doctor

  • Risk Compliance
    Risks & Complications

    Low

  • Back to Work
    Back To Work

    Next day

Sweating is necessary for our body as it maintains core body temperature the human body has 4 million sweat glands distributed on all areas of the skin, with higher concentrations found on the palms, soles, axillae and face. Sweating has both thermoregulatory and emotional variants.

Palmar hyperhidrosis is a medical problem that involves more sweating than what is required by our body. Palmar Hyperhidrosis is caused by overactivity of the sweat glands and is present in 1% of the population and a family history is present in 30 to 50% of patients suggesting a genetic component.

frequently asked
questions

Are Palmar Hyperhidrosis treatments available at all Skin Renewal branches ?
Why does one get Palmar hyperhidrosis?

Palmar hyperhidrosis and is triggered by:

  • exercise,
  • heat or cold, alcohol, coffee, tea, smoking , hot or spicy food,
  • stress, anxiety, strong emotions
  • certain times of the day
How does Palmar hyperhidrosis affect one's self esteem?

Social and functional working of the person is directly affected by palmar hyperhidrosis which can create anxiety and depression in the person suffering from it. The condition generally starts in adolescence; however there are no hormonal connections that are established with this disease.

In Office treatments:

At Skin Renewal, palmar hyperhidrosis is treated with injections, a simple and effective treatment for excessive sweating .This involves a few injections into the Palmar skin where the sweating is greatest to block the action of nerves that supply the sweat glands, and stop the glands from producing sweat. These results can last from 6 to 9 months.

Are Injections for Palmar Hyperhidrosis safe?

The injections been approved by the FDA for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and Glabellar frown lines and has been safely used in all skin types. These injections cannot be used in pregnant or nursing females.

Frequently asked questions

Are Palmar Hyperhidrosis treatments available at all Skin Renewal branches ?
Why does one get Palmar hyperhidrosis?

Palmar hyperhidrosis and is triggered by:

  • exercise,
  • heat or cold, alcohol, coffee, tea, smoking , hot or spicy food,
  • stress, anxiety, strong emotions
  • certain times of the day
How does Palmar hyperhidrosis affect one's self esteem?

Social and functional working of the person is directly affected by palmar hyperhidrosis which can create anxiety and depression in the person suffering from it. The condition generally starts in adolescence; however there are no hormonal connections that are established with this disease.

In Office treatments:

At Skin Renewal, palmar hyperhidrosis is treated with injections, a simple and effective treatment for excessive sweating .This involves a few injections into the Palmar skin where the sweating is greatest to block the action of nerves that supply the sweat glands, and stop the glands from producing sweat. These results can last from 6 to 9 months.

Are Injections for Palmar Hyperhidrosis safe?

The injections been approved by the FDA for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and Glabellar frown lines and has been safely used in all skin types. These injections cannot be used in pregnant or nursing females.

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