Monday, June 7, 2010

Excessive Facial Sweating


Excessive facial sweating occurs when you have a condition called hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, and is a very common problem encountered by millions of people all over the world. Hyperhidrosis can lead to too much sweating in the head, the hands, underarms and other body parts, but when it affects the face particularly, it is called facial hyperhidrosis.
If you are sweating too much on the face then going outdoors and being in the company of others obviously becomes quite embarrassing. Imagine being dressed impeccably and walking into a room for a corporate presentation, or in a swanky restaurant for a date, but your face is a complete mess!
Facial hyperhidrosis is considered to be the most intrusive, since it is affecting your face, the most visible part of your body. As per the medical world, facial hyperhidrosis is condition that does not come with much risk, and does not lead to any kind of serious ailment. However, this piece of information can hardly console someone who has to live with sweat dripping off his or her face at all times.
If you have a sweaty face, you can bet on it that people will notice it immediately, and in the process you will be become self aware and your confidence levels will take a huge beating. Initially you will keep wiping the sweat off your face at all times, and then slowly you will realize that you have no control over this condition, and then eventually become disconnected from people, and thus put an unavoidable dent in your social life. So what can you do to get rid of this disgusting problem? There is a surgical procedure called sympathectomy that sometimes used on those who suffer from excessive facial sweating.
However, most people are not alright with the idea of having their faces cut open by doctors for treating facial sweating. Since surgery is an option shunned by most people who have this condition, the next best option that is available in a ready to use form is applicatory medication. These medicines that need to be applied directly on the face to control excessive sweating are quite popular.
If you too would like to use one, make sure you first consult your doctor and get the correct dosage and medicine prescribed for you. The effects of medication for facial hyperhidrosis usually differ from person to person, so talk to your doctor if you are looking for a cure for facial sweating.

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