Excessive sweating in the palms and soles

Palmar and plantar sweating may appear with heat, activity, nervousness, or without an obvious trigger. Damp skin can make a steering wheel, phone, tools, or footwear harder to handle. Moisture and friction may soften the skin and encourage irritation or fungal problems between the toes. Sweating may also accompany hyperthyroidism, hypoglycaemia, heat exhaustion, or obstructive sleep apnoea. The Excessive Sweating page explains the symptom more broadly.

Dry hands and feet carefully after washing, change damp socks, choose breathable shoes, and use absorbent materials where practical. Avoid applying irritant products to cracked skin. Keep a short record of triggers and how the sweating affects daily tasks. A clinician may discuss antiperspirant approaches, Iontophoresis, or Botox For Sweating; suitability depends on skin condition, medical history, and the exact areas treated. Microwave Sweat Gland Treatment is generally discussed for selected sweat-gland areas rather than assumed to fit every site.

Book an assessment when sweating is new, severe, persistent, or accompanied by painful cracks, rash, swelling, numbness, weakness, fever, dizziness, palpitations, or unexplained weight change. Get urgent help for fainting, confusion, severe weakness, chest discomfort, or breathing difficulty.

Could a medicine or health condition be contributing? How can I protect softened skin? Would Iontophoresis or another option suit my palms and soles, and how should I prepare?