Excessive sweating, discomfort from clammy hands and feet

Hello, I am CEO Chief Director Choi Yeon-seung of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Hospital. Today, I would like to take a closer look at palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, in which an unusually large amount of sweat is produced on the hands and feet. I hope to explore solutions from a Korean medicine perspective for those who are experiencing inconvenience in their daily lives due to sweaty hands and feet.

Table of Contents

1. Drenched hands and feet, every day feels like a battle
2. The signals our body sends through flowing sweat
3. The beauty of herbal medicine that controls sweat
4. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy that regulates sweat glands and meridians
5. Let's practice perspiration management in daily life
6. Vitality energy forged through healthy sweat

1. Drenched hands and feet, every day feels like a battle

"Every time I shake hands, my palms are so sweaty that they slip, which is embarrassing. I worry that my socks inside my shoes will get soaking wet and start to smell. It's hard to write or exercise because of the sweat."

Palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis refers to symptoms of excessive sweating on the palms and soles. It's not during hot summer days or while exercising, but rather excessive sweating specifically on the hands and feet without any particular reason. It can get so soaking wet that people avoid shaking hands or walking barefoot, causing significant inconvenience in daily life.

2. The signals our body sends through flowing sweat

In Korean medicine, palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is described as 手足汗濕, 手足膠冷, and similar terms. It is believed to primarily occur due to functional impairment of the 肺 (Lung), 脾 (Spleen), and 腎 (Kidney). It is said that imbalance of 陰陽 (Yin and Yang) causes excessive perspiration toward the hands and feet.

3. The beauty of herbal medicine that controls sweat

The foundation of herbal medicine treatment for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is 健脾祛濕 (strengthen the Spleen and eliminate Dampness) and 補氣固表 (tonify Qi and secure the exterior). This works by enhancing the 運化 (transportation and transformation) function of the 脾 (Spleen) to expel 濕 (Dampness), and by strengthening the 宣發肅降 (diffusing and descending) action of the 肺 (Lung) to solidify the 衛氣 (Defensive Qi).

4. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy that regulates sweat glands and meridians

Acupuncture treatment is effective in suppressing excessive sympathetic nervous system excitation and reducing the activity of sweat glands to decrease perspiration. In particular, stimulating the acupoints on the hands and feet belonging to the 手太陰肺經 (Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian) and 足太陰脾經 (Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian) pathways helps to facilitate local fluid metabolism and regulate the secretion function of sweat glands.

5. Let's practice perspiration management in daily life

Alongside acupuncture treatment, improving lifestyle habits is also essential. First and foremost, you should work hard on managing stress. Try controlling your mind several times a day through deep breathing or meditation. Don't forget to relieve tension through regular exercise and maintain emotional stability through healthy hobbies.

6. Vitality energy forged through healthy sweat

"My hands and feet, constantly soaked with sweat, made me feel endlessly embarrassed. But after taking herbal medicine and managing it well, the sweat on my hands and feet noticeably decreased within 6 months. Now I feel confident when shaking hands and exercising."

There was a time when even holding someone's hand or walking barefoot seemed terrifying. Those must have been days of despair that no one would want to experience again. However, don't give up—there is definitely hope.

Would you like to regain vitality through healthy sweat on your hands and feet? Now, instead of suffering alone, reach out and take the hand of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Hospital.