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What Causes Profuse Sweating On The Hands And Legs?

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017

Question: I get sweat on my upper legs, the small of my back and buttocks starting when I rise in the a.m., also on my chest area and upper buttocks. I change paper towels on my back thru the day. This occurred months ago, also, and my primary doctor prescribed the product Hypercare, which did not help and I remember caused some itching. Sure its been hot here in L.A. county but my husband and friends don't get this. I get concerned that I could sweat thru my capris at times. Also, could this loss of sweat contribute to my facial skin wrinkling. O.K. I'm 77 but have never smoked and my upper lip has become wrinkled. My upper arms have also wrinkled. I eat healthy, take vitamins, minerals (multi). I don't take any prescriptions at all. Ten years ago I had an operation to correct hyperhydrosis of my hands & feet. My hands are fine since then but no help to my feet sweating. I drink plenty of water & juices. I don't let this affect my mood, but I feel others have noticed the change in wrinkling of my face. Among acquaintances I don't feel right exposing my upper arms. I'm not in any pain I'll admit, but could there be some help for my concern? I have been this way now for about for months. Thank you for help you may provide. Mrs. R. XXXXXXX Could the surgery of 12 years ago to correct hyperhydrosis be in play now

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The body could have eventually developed compensatory mechanisms

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Ten or twelve years ago you possibly underwent sympathetectomy where they cut the type of nerve supply that promotes such sweating. However, it is possible that the body has eventually developed compensatory mechanisms which has made the sweating come back. The surgery itself is 'not in play'.

I hope that I have been able to clear your query.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 days later)

Is their any help if compensatory mechanisms have made this excessive sweating, not to my hands, thank God, but to my back, and back of my upper legs? I sure would like some relief from this clammy body, if possible.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The way you dress could make a difference

Detailed Answer:
The suggestions are rather general:
* User higher-strength deodorants and antiperspirants.
* Dress to thwart sweat. Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics, such as cottons. In recent years, clothing for athletes has improved, with new breathable fabrics. Wearing an undershirt can help soak up some of the sweat. Choose the clothes to be loose.
* Wear it once. Don't put on a t-shirt or bike shorts that are soaked with sweat. You need to start out dry to stay dry.
* Pocket a handkerchief. If you keep one in your pocket or purse, you can wipe off excess sweat quickly before you need to shake hands.

Hopefully that would help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar