A member asked:

What happens if my daughters hands keep sweating? day and night they sweat!

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

I : I just addressed this in another question about hand and feet. What happens is that the skin can get affected become macerated, irritated and friable. However as i stated the reasons for the hyperhydrosis are numerable and you should start with your family doctor to see if treatment is needed.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hyperhydrosis?: It could be impractical & embarrassing. See your physician to determine if she has palmar hyperhydrosis. An overactive sympathetic nervous system may cause arterial narrowing & ^ sweat gland stimulation. Decrease in blood flow can make hands cold & clammy. Some cases are associated with obesity & ^'ed thyroid function. ^'ed environmental temperature & stress can ^ symptoms.

Answered 11/18/2018

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