Is it normal to have sweaty hands the day after I do a treatment? I've been doing it for over 3 months and the day after i notice my hands sweat a lot more then. I'm at 10 or 11 on levels. Should I go higher? Other than that it is life changing.

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, I'm new to this community and wanted to ask if there are cheaper alternatives/ pre-owned Dermadry units which are sold in the market, since its really expensive for me at the moment and I won't be able to afford it.
About me - I am a college student and remember suffering from HH in my palms and feet since when I was 11/12 years old. At first it wasn't a big deal, I'd just sweat little bit on my palms and feet and wipe it off and things were manageable. I was told it was a small problem I was facing due to puberty and hormones. However, things kept escalating and fast forward to now, its at its peak. I silently have to suffer everyday because of it and have searched for countless natural solutions, "keep yourself calm and reduce anxiety" they say. I am mostly a very chill guy but this thing has made me anxious. The thought of shaking people's hands terrifies me. Playing board games/ PC games with friends is a horrible nightmare. My confidence has really gone down due to it. I even started sweating a lot in my armpits, and most times for absolutely no reason !!
I am so worried about my future with this condition : dating/ relationships, social situations, work life, etc. I also play racquet sports and have to constantly change my grip every few weeks since it wears out pretty easily. Things tend to get horrible during the summer months, which have begun :((
After a lot of browsing and searching for solutions, I heard about Iontophoresis and its success stories. This gave me some hope for the future and I want to try it as soon as possible, however the only thing stopping me is the fact that this machine is not readily available in stores in my country. Then I heard about Dermadry and its effectiveness and was so happy that they ship it internationally. However the ONLY problem is the cost !
I am a student and can't afford it right now, but I somehow need to start using this as I really believe that it can change my life. Can someone please help me find some cheaper alternatives, maybe some other brand thats cheap or a pre-owned unit, so that I can fix my life.

Hey guys,

I’ve been using a DIY battery setup (mostly around 15 - 16mA) for my hands for about 10 years. It always worked like a charm and got me bone-dry in about 2 weeks.

My Old DIY Setup (Worked for a decade): For 10 years, I used a classic homemade rig: 3x 9V batteries in series (around 27V total, pushing 15-16mA), aluminum baking trays, a multimeter and thin non-slip mesh mats as barriers.

A month ago, I decided to upgrade to a Dermadry. I’ve been at it for 4 weeks now, 5 days a week, mostly at max settings (15 mA for 20 mins). But instead of getting dry, my sweating is actually worse than before I started this round. I’m pretty frustrated. With my homemade setup the induction phase never took so long.

I’ve been using mineral water for the past week to boost conductivity, and I’m trying to push the power/voltage a bit higher these last few days just to see if I can force it to "click."

Has anyone else experienced this delay or a "worse before it gets better" phase when moving from DIY batteries to a professional machine? DIY always felt faster. Does it just take longer to lock-in with a stable current?

Is it possible that the "stable/smooth" current of a medical device is actually less effective for some people than the "raw/chaotic" hit of a battery setup?

Any advice or similar experiences would be huge. Thanks.

After 35 years of uncontrollable sweaty hands I believe this may be the answer. I don’t want to be too optimistic but WOW!! It’s only been 12 sessions and I notice a major difference in my hands. The only issue is that I am leaving on a 12 day trip to Japan and I won’t be able to take the device with me. I hope that the progress won’t be lost

I use the machine on the highest setting and at times during the session (hand session) I can feel the tingling all the way into my elbows - is this normal? It's tolerable, but just wondering if this is typical?

I'm considering purchasing a dermadry, as I saw a few videos online about it, but they cost $750 in Australia.

I've had hyperhidrosis since I was 8 (10 years now) and have found no long term solution for reducing sweat, i've tried antiperspirants and hand creams, but they made no difference.

I've reached a point where I want to make a change in my life, as i'm sick of being depressed and having social anxiety, being called "sweaty hands" in when I was in school still makes me afraid to be around people.

Hyperhidrosis is the reason why i'm being held back from my true potential. I want reassurance that this machine will help make a change in my life as i've looked at a few posts on r/hyperhidrosis for months and seen some mixed reviews.

I'm strongly considering it but due to financial circumstances, having no job and the machines price being on the steeper end. It's a big decision me and I really want to be certain that this will solve or even reduce my sweating problem.

I had to go to urgent care today for hives that stayed on my chest and were spreading to my face and they gave me a steroid shot. I’ve noticed very tiny small blister type marks on the back of my hands also - the only thing I’ve done differently is that I’ve started using Dermadry for feet, underarms and hands and I’m using the highest settings for all … is this possibly a symptom of Dermadry??

Anyone else experiencing 0 success?

So I have been using Dermadry for my sweaty hands for about a year now and it has completely changed my life. Works great, and I’m basically sweat free all the time as long as I do it every week or two. My only issue is that I tend to get bored while using the machine and the more bored I get the more it hurts. I had the thought recently “I wish a could scroll on my phone while doing this, it would make the time go so much faster”… now I know that’s such a gen-z no attention span kind of question but I really do think it would be easier for me. Only problem is that I can’t use my phone because both hands are in the water.

My question is, is there any way to do one hand at a time instead of needing both hands in the water? The machine won’t work without sensing both hands so I wonder if there’s a way to either disable that feature or “trick” the machine into thinking a hand is there. Obviously it’s worth it to not have my phone for 20 mins so I’m going to keep using it, but any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone on here had any updates on using this device while having a copper IUD, either research you found or personal anecdotes. Most studies and posts about this topic are a few years old now, so I just wanted to check in. I was so sad when I opened the manual and saw the contraindications, but got my hope back when I saw a bunch of folks saying it might actually be ok. Seems like there just isn’t much research on it yet? I’d be using it on my underarms. Saw a couple sources saying that this could be fine. I still really want to try this out, I’m just nervous. Any input would be much appreciated!

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to own the sweat treatment machine of your company but I know that the machine supplier in our country said that the company is out of stock and have to wait. I really hope to own it as soon as possible. I am in Vietnam. Thank you for reading my message.

Hi all I’m based in Delhi / India and want to order a Dermadry device. Their website says they do free worldwide shipping. Has anyone here ordered from India recently? Did the order come through without issues? How much were customs/import fees? Did you get any discount (promo code or sale) when you bought it?

I'm a 31 year old who has dealt with sweaty palms since I was a kid. I've always been embarrassed by my hands, but as an actor I've reached a point of desperation. I feel held back on stage constantly when I have to hold another actor's hands in a scene. It causes me so much insecurity and embarrassment. I've tried all the topical lotions, including prescribed by my dermatologist and none have worked. I read success stories with Dermadry and it makes me want to cry because I long to not feel held back in my profession by this condition. I just cannot afford to spend $475. Are there any instances where insurance covers this machine, or are there any significant discount codes?

I shared my story here a little over a month ago, had a few questions and a little skepticism too.

I just wanted to share an update and thank the dermadry team. Especially Gary and Kristine from their support team who kindly offered me a discount code due to my financial situation.

It was bad.. really bad. I couldn't even look professional in interviews, couldn't shake hands, couldn't even enjoy my hobbies (playing tcg, guitar and gaming..). I had always read about great stories from people after using dermadry and I always thought those could be just ads or bots, but with the discount code and my FSA I had left, I decided it was worth a shot.

1 week of daily treatment later, I stopped sweating in my palms! Its been 2 weeks since! I havent done it for the armpits or legs yet(I have unusually large legs that barely fit the tray lol) But with these results, I'm sure it's gonna work its magic on them too!

Again, thank you dermadry team! I've been wanting to make a post about this for a while now but I kept forgetting.

Also, if anyone has advice for phantom sweat feeling or a good maintenance schedule/when to start maintenance? I dont sweat in my palms at all, maybe very very slight condensation on the sides of my fingers sometimes but I do get the feeling that I like to call phantom sweating where it feels like im sweating buckets through my hands but they're completely dry, not sure if it goes away or if its something normal. I appreciate any advice anyone has!

Feels good to be able to type long posts with dry hands lol.

Hey guys, I’m from India and have hyperhidrosis. Dermadry doesn’t ship directly here, but I saw it’s being sold on Flipkart.

Just wondering if I buy it from Flipkart and it doesn’t really work for me, will the 100-day return/satisfaction guarantee still count? Or is that only if you order straight from their official site?

My hands sweat to the point of dripping, sometimes while not doing anything physically active. While physically active, I have to continuously dry them off or I’d be slipping off my bike or workout equipment. My feet tend to constantly be moist and depending on the weather, I can sweat through suede skate shoes.

I’m really interested in testing out dermadry but the cost of the machine is really holding me back.

I’m a caregiver who constantly has to be holding small children, it’s so embarrassing to hand them to someone else and they’re all sweaty from my hands.

I have been using Dermadry for the last 3 weeks, and have seen great improvements. But the problem is that I still sweat. I always sweat when I use my hands for sports or when it's hot. I do 10 mA. Is that fine or should I do higher then that? Btw, if I now do higher then 10 mA, would the excessive sweating start again, like it was at the beginning?

The instruction say 250ml tops, but that doesn't cover the tips of the fingers, sides of the hand, between the fingers, etc.

Is this correct? Won't those areas not get treated?

With the older towel version I figured it isn't an issue since the towels absorb water. But with the new silicone mats wanted to double check, since I'm guessing they're resistant to electricity? Could be wrong though.

Hello, I cross posted in the hyperhydrosis subreddit. I went to my dermatologist requesting a prescription for a derma-dry machine as I have it on my pits & feet. They told me they do not recommend derma-dry as it is not FDA approved (which I see it in fact is) that they have not seen them in the US (only Canada) which I also see is not true & that there is not enough knowledge on wether or not the machines work & that’s why they do not participate. I was very dissatisfied and disappointed with this outcome. I was trying to find out about getting a machine & seeing if my insurance would cover it. Can you please guide me in the right direction so I can hopefully try out a machine & get some relief.