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The Olympic Debate: What to do if You Can’t Shake Hands?
I recently read an article about the upcoming Summer Olympics. It said that British athletes have been advised not to shake hands with other players or dignitaries at the London Olympic Games for fear that they will pick up an illness and lose the opportunity to win a medal in the games.
Remedies for Sweaty Hands
If your hands drip with sweat on a regular basis and you’re embarrassed to offer them in greeting, you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Although this type of sweating is sometimes triggered by emotional stress or stimuli, according to the Mayo Clinic, the condition appears to be genetic, as it is often found in families. Before you call your parents to curse them for your overeager sweat glands, there are some remedies you can try to alleviate the problem.
Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands & Fingers
Different from the normal arthritis that occurs with aging, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues surrounding the joints. This disease can strike at any age, even in children. Having family members with the disease is considered a risk factor, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most often, the first signs of this disease appear in the hands.
Cures for Psoriasis of the Hands
Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes your skin to have thick, red, scaly patches. Psoriasis is itchy and comes from the Greek word for “itch.” More severe cases show up as loose, silvery, scaly skin along with the red patches. Hands are one of the most common places for psoriasis. Psoriasis is not contagious, but it can be embarrassing, and while there is no cure for psoriasis, you can treat the condition in several ways.
How to Get Rid of Warts on Your Hands
Different types of warts found on various parts of the body are all caused by variations of the human papillomavirus. The type of wart found on hands is usually the common wart. The Mayo Clinic describes these warts as small fleshy growths that are typically close to skin color. Several treatment options are available over the counter, although in some cases warts may be resistant to these and need more advanced treatment.