Sweating palms are uncomfortable and embarrassing. During job interviews, first dates, and other events that may require the use of hands, avoid leaving a wet footprint. Read on to find out how to curb this problem once and for all!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Watch Your Diet
Step 1. Drink plenty of water to cool your body and expel toxins that cause excessive sweating
Step 2. Avoid sugars and other foods that can make you anxious or nervous
Step 3. Stay away from hot foods and liquids, especially on summer days
Step 4. Eat lots of fruit and whole foods
They are a source of fiber and vitamins that can help you expel toxins from the body.
Step 5. Limit your intake of foods with a lot of iodine such as turkey, onions, blueberries, dairy products, potatoes, broccoli, beef and asparagus
Step 6. Maintain a healthy weight
Method 2 of 4: Lifestyle Changes
Step 1. Avoid hot and humid places
Step 2. Take frequent breaks when using your hands to avoid excess sweat and heat
Step 3. Circulate the air between your palms and fingers
Do not hide your hands in pockets and do not cover them with gloves and rings.
Step 4. Wash them often with soap and water
Step 5. Take cold showers to prevent the body from sweating
Step 6. Keep a washcloth or tissue with you to dry your hands when needed
Step 7. Control anxiety and stress through yoga, meditation, therapy, breathing exercises, and other relaxation techniques
Method 3 of 4: Treat yourself with home remedies
Step 1. Apply a lotion or antiperspirant to your hands, especially those specific to these areas
Choose a product that is antiperspirant and not just a simple deodorant.
Step 2. Soak your hands in iced tea for 15-30 minutes up to 3 times a day
Sage tea is the best choice due to its tannin content.
Step 3. Rub some talc or cornstarch between your palms
Then wash yourself.
Method 4 of 4: Medical Treatments for More Serious Problems
Step 1. Consult your doctor to determine if you have hyperhidrosis, a problem characterized by excessive sweating
Step 2. Get a prescription for Drysol, a stronger antiperspirant, if the others don't work
Step 3. Ask your doctor about iontophoresis, a process that involves the use of low-voltage electrical current in affected areas
In many cases it reduces sweat.
Step 4. Consider Botox injections which can reduce sweat by paralyzing the nerves in the palms
It is only a temporary solution and the process is expensive as well as risky in terms of side effects.
Step 5. As a last resort, discuss surgery with your doctor
Doctors can remove the sweat glands from the palms so you'll sweat less. Like the Botox procedure, this surgery is very expensive and can cause you some risky side effects.
Advice
- Keep your hands open and not in a fist.
- Put your hands under cold water then air dry them.
- Talcum powder is a quick and easy way to keep your hands dry, but you'll need to reapply it every time you wash your hands, or use the bathroom.
- Don't keep your palms in contact with anything longer than necessary.
- Try to be happy and stress-free. Controlling your breathing helps a lot.
- If you want to choose an expensive method, try having your dermatologist prescribe Drysol.
- Apply henna or mehndi to your hands, they have soothing and refreshing properties.
- You can take 20ml of Indian currant juice with as much water, twice a day on an empty stomach to reduce sweat.
