Why do men's palms sweat?

Men often sweat on the palms, which can be diagnosed as hyperhidrosis of the palms. This is because inner tension, excessive excitement, high temperatures in summer, and hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system are the main factors that lead to sweaty palms. Hyperhidrosis of the palms is mainly caused by family genetics and personal physical constitution.

*What are hyperhidrosis of hands?

Hyperhidrosis of the palms is caused by abnormal increase in sweating of the palms due to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity caused by tension, excitement, stress or high temperatures in summer.

Hyperhidrosis of the hands may occur in both men and women. It is quite common among young people of Oriental ethnic groups (about 0.3%) and may be hereditary (about 12.5%).

*What are the treatments for hyperhidrosis of hands?

It is divided into internal medicine treatment and surgical treatment. The internal medicine treatment for hyperhidrosis of hands includes oral medication and topical medication, but its effect is short-lived and has side effects, and it cannot be a long-term fundamental treatment. Recently, some people have tried local injection of botulinum toxin (BOTOX), but its effective time is only a few months. Therefore, the most effective way to treat hyperhidrosis of hands is surgical treatment.

The traditional surgical method is to make an incision from the center of the back and remove the second and third sympathetic ganglia on both sides. This method takes a long time for operation and recovery, and there is a 5-7 cm wound after the operation, which is very painful. The current surgical method has been changed to endoscopic thoracic ablation, with a wound of about 1.5 cm on both sides of the armpit, and general anesthesia is used. The operation time and recovery period are shorter, the pain is mild, and the patient can be discharged from the hospital 1-2 days after the operation, with occasional chest pain.

*Does hyperhidrosis of hands require any special care after surgery?

Patients with hyperhidrosis of the hands may feel a little chest tightness after surgery, which is normal. Do not let the wounds on both sides touch water before removing the stitches. If they get wet accidentally, immediately replace them with sterilized gauze to keep the wounds dry.