Home Treatment for Sweaty Hands and Feet

Sweating limited mainly to the palms and soles can occur as a longstanding pattern and may worsen with heat, stress, or activity. Sweaty skin softens and rubs more easily, and damp spaces between toes can encourage fungal infection. New widespread sweating, night sweats, or sweating with palpitations, dizziness, weight change, or medication changes deserves medical review.

Wash and dry carefully, including between the toes. Change damp socks, choose breathable footwear, rotate shoes, and use absorbent insoles if helpful. Keep a simple record of heat, stress, foods, medicines, and activities that precede episodes. An over-the-counter antiperspirant may help some people when applied to completely dry skin according to its label; stop if it causes significant burning or rash. Do not seal irritated or broken skin.

If self-care is not enough, a clinician may discuss [Prescription Antiperspirant](/treatments/medical-dermatology/prescription-antiperspirant/) or [Iontophoresis](/treatments/laser-and-energy/iontophoresis/).

Book an assessment when sweating interferes with work, sleep, handling objects, walking, or social activities, or when it began suddenly. Seek prompt care for chest discomfort, faintness, severe breathlessness, confusion, or clammy sweating with feeling unwell. Itchy peeling skin, cracks, or odour between the toes may point to [Athlete's Foot](/conditions/athletes-foot/).

Does this fit excessive sweating, and should another cause be checked? Which product is safe for my palms or soles? How should I manage cracks, peeling, or suspected fungal infection?