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What causes palmar hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms)? is it contagious?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Hyperhidrosis hands: Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is not contagious. It can be treated with topicals, sometimes oral anticholinergic agents, Botox injection, or micro ETS. Seek a specialist like myself who treats a large number of hyperhidrosis patients and who offers all of these treatment options.

Answered 10/15/2020

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