Hyperhydrosis
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Denver PD
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Hyperhydrosis
One of our new recruit officers in the Academy has a condition called "hyperhyrosis", causing constant sweating of his fingers and palms. Our ID techs have had a difficult time getting sufficient quality ink prints for the FBI clearance required for his graduation. Has anyone ever successfully printed someone with this condition, or have any specific suggestions? We suggested he try the LiveScan digital imaging of his ridge detail, and we also thought about using photography but are not sure how to then transfer the images onto an official ink print card for documentation purposes. Any more ideas? thanks
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clpexco
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Sweat pore closure
I know it sounds extreme, but heat opens pores and cold closes them... so a possible solution might be to submerge his hands in ice-water for a short time before drying them and rolling them. If you try this, please post a reply on this board whether or not it works!
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Les Bush
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Hyperhidrosis
Not knowing much about the condition a quick google search revealed the nature and possible permanent cure. The patient with palmar plantar symptoms can be surgically treated with Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy a relatively new procedure.
In the short term given the excessive moisture I'd be considering a series of dabs onto clean white paper and treat with DFO or NFN and record results. Another possible method would be to impress the skin into a compound trying both quick setting and slow. then photograph/record. Kasey is on the money re temperature response and some other options are to induce the patient into a calm state ( either a good excuse to have a drink or hypnosis) to reduce the nervous state. Question to the patient would be does he sweat as much during sleep? On waking are his/her hands wet or dry? If not as pronounced perhaps an earlier morning session would get the needed set. Just a few ideas. Good luck.
In the short term given the excessive moisture I'd be considering a series of dabs onto clean white paper and treat with DFO or NFN and record results. Another possible method would be to impress the skin into a compound trying both quick setting and slow. then photograph/record. Kasey is on the money re temperature response and some other options are to induce the patient into a calm state ( either a good excuse to have a drink or hypnosis) to reduce the nervous state. Question to the patient would be does he sweat as much during sleep? On waking are his/her hands wet or dry? If not as pronounced perhaps an earlier morning session would get the needed set. Just a few ideas. Good luck.