i have sweaty palms, how am i supposed to get rid of sweat in order to hold hands with my boyfriend?
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I think you have what I have.  It's called hyperhidrosis, it's a dominant genetic trait that's caused by an overactive nerve that controls the sweat glands.  Do your feet sweat pretty badly too?\nThere are a few medical options, including surgery (but from this thing on hyperhidrosis on 20/20 about 10 years ago, the side effects of the operation weren't good-- the people starting sweating profusely from the face and groin instead!).  Go to the dermatologist and talk about options if it's really bothering you.  I tried a few topical things, but it felt really uncomfortable for me, as if my hands were trying to sweat but couldn't (which is probably what it was doing-- I'm pretty in tune with my body though).\n\nI've held hands with my exes, and they were nice enough to look past it (although I wouldn't if I were them!!!).\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007259.htm\nhttp://www.curesweatypalms.com/Hyperhidrosis.shtml\nhttp://www.hyperhidrosis-usa.com/hyperhidrosis.html\n\nGood luck!  I hate this condition too, but it's better than some other genetic conditions!
974379
Assuming you are not joking. Try soaking your hand in acetone based nail polish remover. Soaking in warm water also helps to break the bond, as your skin softens
1047976
get some nice soothing hand lotion.
110440
Take a nice hot bath and get some mint or menthol lotion to rub into your legs. Or ask your boyfriend, friend, mom, whoever to massage it in for you.
609001
hot packs and keep hands warm in gloves, and i know this will hurt, but try to move them as much as you can to keep the circulation moving. not much help i know but the best i can do for you.
1069816
actually sweaty hands when you're nervous is a normal thing. a normal reaction of the body. but i know a guy who is suffering from this problem, and not only when he's nervous but almost all the time . his hands never quit sweating. i read something that this is a well known problem and many people have it, my advise to u, wash your hands and feet in salty water three times a day and the problem will be gone before u know it.
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Start with your wrists for the kind of working out you are talking about...oh and might I  suggest a good anitbacterial soap for clean up after...oh and do not forget the lotion LOL
300072
Try putting baby powder under your arm and make sure to keep it cool and dry...the more sweat the worst it will get.
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it is important to check with a doctor about side affects, as far as i know there arent any at all, but if pregnant or nursing ask your doctor \n\n\nOK, those people didn't answer the question although the one with the diagnoses and surgery was interesting... i used to suffer from sweaty palms and under arms, diet is important if you drink lots of fluid and have a low sodium diet this can cause excess sweating. i make my own sage soap from the natural plant. i use it and no longer have the problem. when did it start? was it always a problem? if you wash your hands with sage soap it lasts about 4 hours without sweat if you have to and they sweat again wash them again with the soap eventually it may stop completely over time. for now until you get the soap use clear deodorant on your hands and wipe off the excess. hope it helps. my sweat problem is over now. are you in a new environment or relationship this can cause you to sweat... try this remade before you go for surgery it worked for me if you give me info I'll send it to ya if you cant find it it must be natural sage soap or it wont work
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well we hold hands all the time. its pretty much always out fingers laced together. if yo're trying to grab your bf's hand, just go for it! i'm sure he'd love you to. esp if he's nervous. sometimes us girls just have to make the first move :)
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I would prefer an arm around me at the movies. Because if you are holding hands, the guys usually start sweating. It makes a girl feel comfortable to lean on him (in your case, you) and it makes us girls feel safe and protected with her man holding her. Do you get what I mean??? Well good luck. I am so far guessing this is your first date. I hope everything goes well.
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Please avoid injections or surgery.  I would recommend the antiperspirant Certain Dri. You will never sweat from your hands. Has no smell. Has no residue so it does not stain your clothes at all. It is a roll on you can get at any drug store in the anti-perspirant section. You put it on at night. Go to sleep. Wake up and take a shower. The residue of the anti-perspirant is gone, but you don't sweat at all for a couple of days. And when I say you don't sweat or smell.\n\nIf the Certain Dri does not work or you want to try some other things below is a link to a number of other anti-perspirant solutions.  Just please avoid surgery, there are way to many people who have been disabled by the surgery to try and reduce sweating.
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First talk to someone close to you who is an open individual, then get off your *!* and exercise! I mean make your self sweat, get rid of the frustration! ASAP!
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I used to sweat on my underarms, hands, and feet for no reason all the time. For the sweating, get the antiperspirant Certain Dri. You will never sweat from your underarms, hands, or feet. Has no smell. Has no residue so it does not stain your clothes at all. It is a roll on you can get at any drug store in the anti-perspirant section. You put it on at night. Go to sleep. Wake up and take a shower. The residue of the anti-perspirant is gone, but you don't sweat or smell at all for a couple of days. And when I say you don't sweat or smell I mean it. I used to have to wear a jacket to hide the sweat stains, but I have not been wet under my arms in years.  I can also wear thongs without them slipping on my feet, and I can hold hands without getting embarrassed.\n\nIf the Certain Dri does not work or you want to try some other things below is a link to a number of other anti-perspirant solutions. Just please avoid surgery, there are way to many people who have been disabled by the surgery to try and reduce sweating.
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the worst thing you can do for your hands is soaking them in hot water! this actually dehydrates your hands.  Your best bet is an ointment or straight up Vaseline.  a lot of the lotions out there (including Vaseline intensive care) say they are moisturizing, but in the long run they just dry out your hands more.  You need an oil or petroleum based lotion so it will stay on longer and force moisture into your hands.  Eucerin has been great for me; put it on as often as you can and that should help significantly. Vaseline is your best bet though, if you can stand it.  also, if you can afford it, go see a dermatologist; they have tons of products to help out dry skin!
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use calamine lotion \nAvoid touching!!!!
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you never mentioned how old are you. \n*But i think u r a young male from apperance of ur avatar\n*The most common cause of excessive sweating in young males is "ANXIETY"\n*Just figure out whether u sweat more when anxious\n* If you do , then you need to reduce your anxiety to get rid of excessive sweating\n*For that you need to build up ur confidence\n*For that Exercise/ jog daily\n*Make lots of friends and tell your worries to ur best friend\n*Travel lot and see new places\n\nother cause of excessive sweating include certain disease conditions like thyrotoxicosis and they are totally curable conditions.