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A 29-year-old female asked:
Hi. i've suffered all my life from generalised hyperhidrosis. i've got two kids aged 5 and 3 months. both of them have clammy hands and feet. help!
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
See: See dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. See pediatric dermatologist if you can.
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Dr. Leon Egozianswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Genetics: Hyperhidrosis tends to run in families. Your kids may have it but they are too young to treat. There are many options for treatment depending on which areas of the body is sweating.
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Last updated Jan 22, 2014
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