What Can I Do about My Head and Face Sweating?
Excessive sweating of the head and face can have severe effects on a patient’s ability to live their daily life to the fullest. If you’re finding that your craniofacial hyperhidrosis is holding you back, there’s no need to worry. Perth Sweat Clinic offers effective and safe treatments that will help you regain your confidence and take control of your life.
In this article, we’re discussing the triggers, symptoms, and treatments available for head and face sweating.
What Triggers Excessive Sweating?
Despite years of research, no known cause of hyperhidrosis has been discovered. We know what areas of the body are responsible for the condition, but it’s still unclear what causes some people’s sympathetic nervous system to become overactive.
Overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can begin at any age, although it is usually noticed in the early teens and will continue into adulthood if the condition isn’t treated appropriately. ‘Focal hyperhidrosis’ is when the excessive sweating is localised to one region – in this case, the head or face.
There are two types of hyperhidrosis:
- Primary idiopathic hyperhidrosis – this means there is no known cause, and the sweating is typically localised to one area
- Secondary hyperhidrosis – a person sweats excessively due to an underlying health problem such as obesity, menopause, a tumour, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, gout, and so on.
Secondary hyperhidrosis can usually be cured by treating the health problem that causes it. Primary hyperhidrosis can be treated safely by the medical professionals at Perth Sweat Clinic.
Dealing with Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis
Head and face sweating can cause a lot of embarrassment and severely impact a person’s confidence. Having to carry a face cloth and being asked if you’re feeling under the weather can take its toll on you. Luckily, there is a safe and effective treatment available for craniofacial hyperhidrosis.
At Perth Sweat Clinic, our treatment of choice is endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). ‘Endoscopic’ refers to a video camera that offers a magnified view of the nervous system. ‘Thoracic’ refers to the chest cavity or the 2nd and 3rd ribs where head sweating is controlled. ‘Sympathectomy’ refers to the division of the sympathetic nerves, interrupting the supply of sweat to the head.
Hyperhidrosis surgery offers instant and permanent relief for our patients, meaning they can take a confident step forward in their lives. If you want to end your suffering from excessive sweating, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to discuss your situation with an experienced surgeon and medical team.
Let Perth Sweat Clinic Help You
Why allow yourself to suffer when there are safe treatments available for craniofacial hyperhidrosis? Speak to the professional and caring team at Perth Sweat Clinic today and we’ll work with you to understand the causes of your excessive sweating and recommend a safe treatment pathway. You can call us on 1300 079 328 or send us a message online.