Many skin diseases are treated with homeopathy but this is different. This case is of profuse perspiration in palms and soles, it is called HYPERHIDROSIS.

WHAT IS NORMAL SWEATING?

Sweating is a normal physiological process. Humidity and summer cause sweating. Yes, it’s necessary to sweat. Sweating cools the body, which prevents us from overheating. Underarm problems tend to start in late adolescence, while palm and sole sweating often begins earlier, around age 13 (on average).

Most often, they sweat on their palms, feet, underarms, or head. While the rest of the body remains dry, one or two areas may cause dripping.

WHAT IS HYPERHIDRIOSIS?

Excessive sweating happens when a person sweats more than is necessary. People who have hyperhidrosis, however, sweat when the body does not need cooling. Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life.

CAUSES:

1. PRIMARY: Uusally inherited and worsens with puberty, especially in women.
2. SECONDARY: It occurs due to medical conditions like menopause, neurologic syndromes, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, gout.

CASE STUDY:

A case of 18 years old boy who came with a complaint of profuse perspiration of his palms and soles, literally you can see the sweat drops in his hands being dropped on the floor. He was very much in despair as it interfered with his studies and work. The architect student was not able to draw his assignments!! He would avoid shaking hands so that they don’t become the central topic of discussion among them. He was not only embarrassed by their sweat, but it also has an impact on his social and career life.

His sweat would increase whenever in stress, exam and in situations of public speech or debate. He was irritable when and quiet in nature. He use to get easily anxious. After his detail study of behaviour, mind and body functions. He was successfully treated with homoeopathy within few months.

TIPS THAT HELPS:

• Relax yourself , calm down and destress himself with anapana meditation.
• wear cotton and breatheable fabrics.
• use antibacterial soaps.
• avoid spicy food.