subject: Excessive Facial Sweating And Ways To Keep You Dry [print this page] Excessive facial sweating originates from hyperactive sweat glands brought about by certain illnesses like that of injuries to the spine or even diabetes. Yet they are just one of the symptoms to excessive sweating, you cannot ignore the fact that is creating some strain when you are amidst a crowd of people.
For those like you, excessive facial sweating can be treated by different procedures. Some would recommend surgery but before you schedule an appointment to go under the knife, there are still available options for you to consider. One of these is through non-evasive Botox injections. They are classified as non-evasive since only topical anesthesia is required should you have an aversion to pain.
There are times when you should allow your sweat glands to be stopped from overreacting and through Botox, you would stunt or even freeze the movement of your sweat glands. It is, however, a temporary solution since you have to repeat the procedure after eight to ten months. Having said this, there are still other ways to stop excessive facial sweating without looking like a mannequin.
You could opt for natural options like eating certain kinds of herbs such as sage to cut the sweating down to a few notches. This treatment would only work if you do it for long periods of time. But if you are in a hurry to keep your face dry, better turn to anti-sweating creams that can be bought over the counter. Just make sure they do not possess levels that would scar your face. Remember that these facial creams have aluminum chloride in it and since it is a chemical that is known to stop profuse sweating, a safe level would be at 20%. Beyond it you would have unwanted burns that would make you further shy away from the public.
Facial Hyperhidrosis can be treated without surgery. You should consult your dermatologist for other options before you go on with the procedure. This should be last thing to consider and not the first since it would indeed cost you large amounts of money as well as time for your recovery. As a quick fix for your excessive facial sweating you could keep a handkerchief handy at all times. This way, you can rub off excess sweat so you would not drip all over the place.
Facial sweating may be a chronic condition wherein you will have it for the rest of your life. Yet even having said this, there is still hope towards a dry tomorrow. Always be in the know of alternatives on how to deal with this embarrassing situation so that you would not alienate yourself from your peers and colleagues. It is not a contagious disease since sweating is normal although in your case, it's a little more than the usual.
