Q I've had sweaty hands and feet since childhood. Will it improve as I get older, or do I need treatment?
A Primary hyperhidrosis is most severe in one's twenties and sometimes naturally decreases with age, but individual differences are large and many people continue to have it for decades. If it interferes with daily life, it is realistic to improve it quickly with treatment.
Detailed Answer
Primary hyperhidrosis begins in puberty to the twenties and sometimes improves naturally as sympathetic activity declines with age, but in some people it persists into middle age. If it interferes with social or interpersonal life, or if skin maceration and secondary infection recur, actively seeking treatment improves quality of life faster than waiting for natural recovery. If it is secondary, the underlying condition must first be identified and managed.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, when the state of sympathetic overactivation is stabilized and Qi and blood are reinforced, the goal is to raise the threshold at which the sympathetic nervous system reacts sensitively, so that excessive sweating subsides. Many people experience a noticeable reduction in the amount of sweat within 2 to 3 months of herbal treatment.
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