Hyperhidrosis of the hands, otherwise known as Palmar hyperhidrosis and the most common place to suffer from excessive sweating.
Iontophoresis is the first choice of treatment and is successful using just tap water in 85% of all cases. Those who do not get a complete cessation of sweating using only tap water, can obtain, on prescription a drug which can be added to the water. See details under 'Iontophoresis machines.'
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy can also be performed, but iontophoresis is more popular now and is most successful and less invasive. Please see full details under general information.
Botulinum injection is not licenced in this country for palmar hyperhidrosis, but can be performed in some private hospitals.