Question 1

my head sweats a lot, even with light activity ( like vacuuming) by the time i'm done my head and hair are soaked with sweat. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

NOT NORMAL: See an specialist  endocrinologist or even a family doctor to refer you to the right professional

Question 2

i'm 36. cannot lose weight (healthy diet/exercise reg.) low libido, chronic constipation, dry skin on legs and my head sweats a lot! help!

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: It sounds like you need an in-person visit to your doctor, especially evaluating thyroid function.  Also you need to keep a meticulous food diary for a couple of weeks, recording everything you eat or drink -- and not changing anything.  You might discover trends you didn't realize were there -- many of my patients do. A nutritionist ; trainer may help you a lot, even if you also need thyroid help.

Question 3

my 6 month old son's head sweats a lot when he sleeps and its been like that for months now.  what could that be about?

Accepted Answer

Many possiblities: Make sure the room isn't too warm.  Make sure he isn't over dressed.  Or, he might just be someone who sweats easily. In any case, if he's comfortable, eating and growing well, and he wakes up rested, he's probably ok.  If he's cranky, not eating or growing well, or in any other way unwell, see your pediatrician.

Question 4

my 3yr old son had a pda a closure and has a diagnosed  coronary fisula which is being monitored. his head sweats a lot when sleeping.how can i help?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are lots of causes for sweating and cardiac disease is one cause.  However the lesions you mention should not be causing this.  I would make sure no obvious causes like room to warm, over dressed or too many blankets. If not the case you should discuss with the pediatrician to address other causes for the sweating.

Question 5

my 1yr old sweats a lot in her sleep (mainly her head). should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is typical of an imbalance in the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. By far the commonest cause is the nature of diet, particularly sugar in all its different forms. Sweating like this is typical of dysautonomia. Go to my blog entitled "oxygen, the spark of life" it explains why dysautonomia is so common.

Question 6

i have a 6 month old baby boy he has a very hot head at times and sweats a lot. is it normal to have a very hot head?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: This is probably ok. It is summertime and hot in most areas of the US now. Be sure and dress him lightly, just a onsie. Check for temperature with a rectal thermometer, if it is over 99.4 undress him completely and recheck it.  Sometimes babies just get a bit warm.  Anything above 100.4 and you need to let your pediatrician know.

Question 7

my 6 month old baby boy has a very hot head and he sweats a lot.  i checked with doctor he says its normal. but i m worried.is it normal?

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Check: Check his temperature in his bottom. If this is normal, make sure his environment is cool. Babies generally sweat to remove excess heat from their bodies. All the best.

Question 8

my face, scalp and back of neck sweats a lot. i am always hot. when others are cold, i am sweating. not really the rest of my body, just my head.  ?

Accepted Answer

Maxim...: ...Is an otc antiperspirant, available online, that i've found effective (no financial interest). If that doesn't work, the drionic device (also available online) is effective for some. Oral prescription medications are available, but they tend to cause side effects and i try to avoid them whenever possible. Sometimes they are necessary, though, to control this embarrassing problem.

Question 9

my nose sweats a lot is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Try a antiperspirant: It might sound strange to use an antiperspirant anywhere but under the arms, but it can be used on hands, feet, other places that sweat a lot!  You may just have to try different brands at the store until you find one that doesn't have an odor or leave any noticeable residue.  Mitchum makes an unscented antiperspirant cream that some people have used successfully!  Good luck!

Question 10

my face sweats a lot during gym? out of shape or coach too tough?

Accepted Answer

Possibly neither: It is normal to sweat when exercising. Sweating does not mean that you are out of shape nor does it mean that your gym teacher is too hard. Additionally, each individual has a unique sweat rate. Meaning some of us sweat more than others. If you sweat more during gym than you do during other exercise, it means you are working harder there. If you don't otherwise exercise, then you are out of shape.

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My head sweats a lot, even with light activity ( like vacuuming) by the time i'm done my head and hair are soaked with sweat. is this normal?

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I'm 36. cannot lose weight (healthy diet/exercise reg.) low libido, chronic constipation, dry skin on legs and my head sweats a lot! help!

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My 6 month old son's head sweats a lot when he sleeps and its been like that for months now. what could that be about?

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My 3yr old son had a pda a closure and has a diagnosed coronary fisula which is being monitored. his head sweats a lot when sleeping.how can i help?

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My 1yr old sweats a lot in her sleep (mainly her head). should i be concerned?

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I have a 6 month old baby boy he has a very hot head at times and sweats a lot. is it normal to have a very hot head?

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My 6 month old baby boy has a very hot head and he sweats a lot. i checked with doctor he says its normal. but i m worried.is it normal?

A member asked:

My face, scalp and back of neck sweats a lot. i am always hot. when others are cold, i am sweating. not really the rest of my body, just my head. ?

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My nose sweats a lot is there anything i can do?

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My face sweats a lot during gym? out of shape or coach too tough?

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