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Help for Hush-Hush Horrors Cursed With Clammy Hands.(sweaty palms)(Brief Article)

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| February 01, 2001 | GOTTHARDT, MELISSA | COPYRIGHT 2001 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

"My palms often get supersweaty. What can I do about it?"

You probably have a condition called palmar hyperhidrosis, Which occurs when the nerves that trigger the sweat glands in your palms fire too frequently, says Richard Glogau, a dermatologist at the University of California at San Francisco. To get a grip on mild hyperhidrosis, dust your hands with a cornstarch-based powder in the morning and reapply as needed, and keep a handkerchief in your pocket or purse to blot excess moisture. You can also try ...

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