Heavy sweating on the head can be stressful, especially in the warm months. We’ll show you which medicinal products and which home remedies help with head sweat.
For many sufferers, excessive sweating on the head is a major stress factor. After every bit of effort, your scalp, hair and face are soaked. You have to wash your hair especially often, you don’t like to wear hats and hats – even in the cold winter.
We explain the causes of strong head sweat and show you how you can reduce it.
Reasons for excessive sweating on the head
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Many who often sweat heavily on the head suffer from a so-called “Hyperhidrosis“. Here your body produces more head sweat than would be necessary for temperature control. There are primary and secondary hyperhidrosis. The secondary may be a symptom of an underlying disease. These are possible causes secondary hyperhidrosis:
- Disorder of the hormonal balance (PCOS, endometriosis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, diabetes, menopause, etc.)
- a neurological disease
- a mental disorder (e.g. anxiety or panic disorder).
It is best to discuss your chronic sweat problems with your doctor. For most of the diseases listed, there are treatment methods that not only reduce your sweat production on the head, but can generally make your life a lot easier. If you often suffer from excessive sweating on the head, even if you do not exert yourself and do not have high temperatures, do not let yourself go medical advice.
In primary hyperhidrosis, none of the problems listed are based. Sweat production has increased for no reason. Since there are a large number of sweat glands on the head and face, you may notice your sweating more often at these points.
Possible harmless causes for heavy sweating on the head:
- Stressful situations
- Certain foods and spices
- heat
- Exercise and other physical exertion
- Different medications (e.g. different psychotropic drugs and pain relievers)
Controversial remedy for profuse sweating on the head: botox
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If you have primary hyperhidrosis, your head sweat is not a disease. In this case, there is above all one medical option to completely prevent excessive sweating on the head: treatment with the nerve poison botox (botulinum toxin).
This treatment from the USA is also called “Blowtox“, From blowout – hair dryer – and botox. Because less head sweat, many women supposedly save themselves constant hair washing and hairdressing. Treatment lasts up to a year by blocking communication between your nerves and sweat production. Since your scalp offers a relatively large area, you would have to pay around 1500 euros for a treatment and endure between 150 and 200 injections.
Is botox harmless?
Botox is that strongest nerve poison of the world. Possible side effects include swelling, bruising, droopy eyelids and limited facial expressions – these side effects are rare. An overdose is especially dangerous because it can lead to swallowing disorders, Dry mouth, a headache and cause nausea. The poison is for human use according to doctors against animal experiments e.V. however very diluted.
However, botox does not work without cruelty to animals. Before it is used on humans, the dosage must first be tested on animals. Researchers test botox on mice that, according to Doctors Against Animal Experts, suffer from agony for three days before suffocating in full consciousness. For this reason and because of the possible side effects (and costs), you should prefer to use gentler home remedies for heavy sweating on the head instead of botox.
Heavy head sweating: natural home remedies
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Various lifestyle changes and home remedies help to reduce excessive head sweat.
Scalp and hair care:
- Apple Cider Vinegar regulates the pH of your skin and fights bacteria. Mix a few teaspoons of the apple cider vinegar with warm water and massage it into the scalp. Let it sit for half an hour and then wash it off. Tip: Make apple cider vinegar yourself.
- Sage is antiperspirant, why Sage tea and sage drops can also help. Either wash your hair with a sage infusion (it’s best to use fresh sage and pour hot water on it for 15 minutes), or add a few drops to your shampoo Sage oil at (among others available here on **Avocadostore.de).
- Avoid dry shampoo or home remedies like baking soda. These can temporarily reduce sweat, however dry out your scalp, causing pimples, broken hair, and even inflammation to lead.
Dress:
- As a cap wearer, you should regularly clean your caps and hats so that no bacteria settle in them. These can increase sweat and smell of sweat.
- Wear fabrics that are moisture-repellent and breathable, for example real ones leather in winter (if possible second hand), sustainable wool or hats with layers of mesh.
Nutrition:
- Avoid spicy food and garlic.
- Avoid too Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
- Eat a balanced diet to prevent obesity.
- Drink a lot of water that is not too cold (According to Medical News Today, around 16 degrees Celsius). It helps you sweat less and hydrate yourself when you’ve sweated excessively.
- Sage tea can help reduce sweat not only externally, but also from the inside.
Other home remedies for head sweating:
- Even if you have primary hyperhidrosis, stressful situations can increase your sweat production. So try to reduce stress. You can do that with meditation or Mindfulness exercises. We show you in this article how you learn Overcome fear: These strategies help.
- Always have an absorbent, washable cloth with you to wipe off excessive head sweat. This is especially important in winter, as the wet sweat cools you down and makes it easier for you to catch a cold.
- Make good sleep your priority. Bad sleep can mess up your hormonal balance, which can lead to more sweat. More here: Sleep disorders: tips for a calmer sleep
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