Sweaty, smelly hands and feet.
BACKGROUND
Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, with or without offensive odour (bromhidrosis), can have a devastating effect on a patient's life. The condition usually begins in childhood or adolescence and can impact greatly on education, career choices and social development.


OBJECTIVE
This article describes the presentation, investigation and management options for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinical history and examination is often sufficient to make a diagnosis of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. Fortunately, there are successful treatments available that can provide relief of symptoms.
Scarff
Catherine E
CE
Skin and Cancer Foundation, Carlton, Victoria. cescarff@mac.com
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009812:Odorants; D010808:Physical Examination