Which department should I visit for palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis?
Disease description:
It might be due to my physical constitution—basically every summer, as soon as the weather gets hot, I experience excessive sweating in my hands and feet. Could you please advise which department I should visit at the hospital for evaluation and treatment?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Excessive sweating of the hands and feet (palmar-plantar hyperhidrosis) requires identification of the underlying cause. If it results from a dermatological condition, consultation with a dermatologist is recommended. If it stems from an endocrine disorder—such as diabetes mellitus (which commonly causes increased sweating) or hyperthyroidism (often associated with excessive hand and foot sweating)—an endocrinologist should be consulted. If abnormal neural transmission or a psychiatric condition is responsible, evaluation by a neurologist or psychiatrist may be necessary. Therefore, determining the specific primary disease is essential to selecting the appropriate specialty for evaluation. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
