Question 1

does sweating on head thins the hair?

Accepted Answer

Sweating and hair: When sweating profusely,  hair gets thinner  because sweat tends to dry out your scalp and hinder the growth of new hair

Question 2

i would like two know what can b done 4 head sweating it runs off my hair and down my back

Accepted Answer

Not to much: Most likely it is constitutional or related to stress.

Question 3

i have sweating attacks that are only on the head. they are unpredictable.  they rae so bad that my hair is dripping. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: You may have an infection, heart disease, a hematological illness or due to spicy meals or various foods for supper.

Question 4

when walking any distance i break out sweating profusely. this includes my face, my head and my hair.(on my head)  can you offer any explanation?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There are a lot of possibilities. Although the classic symptoms of coronary heart disease involves chest pain (plus sweating, nausea, shortness of breadth), symptoms in women can be different.  It would be important to rule out something serious.

Question 5

could uctd  with elements of lupus and sjogrens cause sporadic sweating resulting in hair plastered to my head (not hot flashes)?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful unless...: Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorders (UCTD) should not affect the propensity to sweat. If, however, you are using steroid therapy (such as prednisone) then you could very well experience sporadic sweating as a side effect of steroid Rx and not the UCTD itself.

Question 6

my son continuously itches his hair and head especially when he sweats. he has no lice and no dandruff . what might be causing it ?

Accepted Answer

Possible Fungus: Of the 5 common causes for itchy scalp (Seborrhea (dandruf), Psoriasis (inflammation), Fungus (ring worm), Head Lice, and Allergy), Fungal seems most likely. Try using an Anti-fungal shampoo or scalp cream. The pharmacist should be able to point out one that is safe for your son's age. Follow the directions on the shampoo. If this does not help, you should have his scalp examined. Hope this helps!

Question 7

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 8

hello, my baby girl is around 8.5 months and she has this condition where her head sweats so much that her hair is soaked .. what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Sweaty child: 1-3 % of infant get sweaty heads when they nurse,eat,and sleep   It is probably under reported by parents . There is no know cause for Idiopathic hyperhidrosis and is probably a genetic trait in the families--ask your parents.
If the infant is developing normally by peds dev/charts they just watch. There are other causes ,but not enough room to discuss--talk with your Peds Doctor

Question 9

i am a 30 year old female & over the past 6 months have noticed my hair noticeably thinning & my head sweats excessively. can this be a tyroid issue?

Accepted Answer

Hair: Yes, thyroid issues may cause hair loss and you should ask your doctor to measure thyroid hormones and thyroid antibodies. If they are all normal I would recommend an appointment with a dermatologist.

Question 10

why does it feel like my hair is sweating when in actuality, it's not?

Accepted Answer

Hair sweating: It's not a common complaint and i guess more history is needed to determine what's going on. Given your diabetes, i wonder if you may have neuropathy that feels the way you described.

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Does sweating on head thins the hair?

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I would like two know what can b done 4 head sweating it runs off my hair and down my back

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I have sweating attacks that are only on the head. they are unpredictable. they rae so bad that my hair is dripping. what causes this?

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When walking any distance i break out sweating profusely. this includes my face, my head and my hair.(on my head) can you offer any explanation?

A member asked:

Could uctd with elements of lupus and sjogrens cause sporadic sweating resulting in hair plastered to my head (not hot flashes)?

A member asked:

My son continuously itches his hair and head especially when he sweats. he has no lice and no dandruff . what might be causing it ?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Hello, my baby girl is around 8.5 months and she has this condition where her head sweats so much that her hair is soaked .. what could this be ?

A member asked:

I am a 30 year old female & over the past 6 months have noticed my hair noticeably thinning & my head sweats excessively. can this be a tyroid issue?

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Why does it feel like my hair is sweating when in actuality, it's not?

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