Therapy
Above all, you should consult a doctor if you suddenly experience increased perspiration on your head. This is often caused by a previous illness that needs to be treated. With the treatment of the illness, the sweating on the head usually disappears.
If, for example, the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism), medication is given to block the thyroid hormone production and thus reduce the excessive sweat production. If the increased sweating during the menopause is caused by the natural hormone changes, herbal remedies can be used. These include, for example, grape silver candle, in the form of tablets, or red clover, soy (for example soy yoghurt), lady’s mantle or sage.
These can help to reduce sweating on the head and body as well as hot flushes during the menopause. Menopausal baths can also be suitable for inhibiting sweating. Hormone replacement therapies can be discussed with a doctor.
However, side effects such as breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases or thromboses must also be considered and discussed. Furthermore, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, tea or coffee can help to reduce sweating. Being overweight can cause hyperhidrosis.
Weight loss can therefore help to reduce sweating on the head. If the cause of sweating on the head is primary hyperhidrosis, the face, scalp and neck can be treated with antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride (20%). Care should be taken to avoid getting the product into the eyes or swallowing it.
When treating the face, care should be taken to apply additional care or purchase antiperspirants containing such care products. When applying the product, it should be applied parting by parting to the scalp to ensure good distribution. Furthermore, an operation called endoscopic thoracic sympathetic nerve blockage (ETS) is possible.
This involves blocking or severing the sympathetic nerve responsible for sweating in the face. The chances of success are 90%. Since general anesthesia is required, this operation carries typical risks and should be discussed with the doctor. A Botox treatment of the face can also help to reduce sweating. However, this treatment should only be carried out by an experienced physician, as it can quickly lead to undesirable muscle paralysis.
