Palmar Hyperhidrosis
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Because of its connection to surgery of the sympathetic nervous system, palmar hyperhidrosis can be evaluated by the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when surgical options are being explored. It consists of excessive sweating of the palms of the hands, beyond what is needed to regulate body temperature.
What is it? It is excess sweat on the hands that usually appears without a clear trigger and can intensify with stress or heat.
How it affects you: Constantly damp or cold hands, which at times make everyday tasks, gripping objects, or social interaction more difficult.
When should you seek care? If palmar sweating affects your activities or your well-being, it is worth discussing it with a professional, who will assess the situation and provide guidance on the available options.
Data on 15 doctors who treat palmar hyperhidrosis
Which specialist treats palmar hyperhidrosis?
Palmar hyperhidrosis (excessive hand sweating) can be assessed by a cardiologist or a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can address the related sympathetic nervous system involvement. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in palmar hyperhidrosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is palmar hyperhidrosis?
Because of its connection to surgery of the sympathetic nervous system, palmar hyperhidrosis can be evaluated by the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when surgical options are being explored. It consists of excessive sweating of the palms of the hands, beyond what is needed to regulate body tempe...
Which doctor treats palmar hyperhidrosis?
Palmar hyperhidrosis (excessive hand sweating) can be assessed by a cardiologist or a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can address the related sympathetic nervous system involvement. You can find these specialists.