I have severe cranial/facial sweating and it's ruining my life. Is Botox in the scalp my only solution? (Photo)

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I'm only 32 years old and this condition has absolutely wrecked my self confidence. I don't have any other medical conditions so I believe this is facial & cranial hyper hydrosis. My concern is that I already have thin and a thinning hair line. I've read on a couple threads that women who had BOTOX injected in the scalp lost hair and are continuing to lose it. IS THIS TRUE??? If so what can I do to stop the sweating other than doing BOTOX. I NEED HELP

Kate Ross, MD · Answer

Botox can be a great tool in relieving the temporary effects from hyperhidrosis. I have not seen a negative impact in hair from the Botox, so it could worth trying at least once. As far as your thinning hair, there are a few topical solutions and oral medications that can be prescribed and purchased OTC to enhance hair growth and thickness. Thank you for your question!Kate Ross, MD

Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I'm so sorry this is causing you distress. I would encourage you to seek the help of a board-certified dermatologist who can prescribe an oral medication called Robinul to help decrease your excess sweating.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

I feel it is worth a try for Botox has great relief of sweating..    I have found it very successful and long lasting iin armpit area and zero hair loss in my experience.   I have only a few patients for scalp sweating but again no hair loss on these few.   There is really no alternative treatment.  I would try 100 units  on one side only in the most aggressive sweating area and compare with the opposite side.    I think you will  fine greats rwlief.  My Best Dr C

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