Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Dermatology Kavya•Gender: Female•Age: 22 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Profuse sweating from palms and soles, dripping when writing
- sweating worsening with minor anxiety or social contact
- Cold, clammy hands making handshakes stressful
- Frequently damaging paper or phone screens from wet fingers
Clinical Assessment
Presented with primary palmar-plantar hyperhidrosis. Had tried strong aluminum chloride antiperspirants, which caused skin irritation and scaling.
Diagnostic Investigations: Thyroid panel normal; sweat clinical pattern confirming primary focal hyperhidrosis.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to regulate sweat gland autonomic control, reduce anxiety responses, and restore dry skin.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Calcarea Carbonica and Silica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Using cotton socks, carrying pocket tissues, hand breathing exercises, and avoiding high-spicy foods.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Significant reduction in palm and sole sweating
- Hands became dry, warm, and comfortable during writing
- Resolved social anxiety related to wet handshakes
- Sustained improvement during follow-up without skin dryness
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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