Excessive Sweating of the Palms

Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is a very debilitating problem, affecting one to three percent of the adult population in the United States. It may be associated with hyperhidrosis of the underarms, but is typically isolated to the palms and feet. The reason it is debilitating is that we regularly use our hands to interact with others, whether at work or in our social lives: we hold hands with loved ones, we shake hands in business meetings, we use our hands to take care of patients as doctors o...