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Well, from what I can gather it seems that maybe there is too much concentration going on. Perhaps the thinking proecesses which you are accustomed to are too strenuous for you. I would suggest a frontal lobotomy or severe brain-scrambling prescribed medicines similar to those used by schizophrenic patients. By dulling your mental powers, a reduction of stress will become apparant by the lack of profuse forehead sweating. The result will most likely be a much dryer, at ease NEW YOU. And isn't that what you're really looking for? I hope my comments have helped. Good luck.
Hi,
I've had this problem of sweating for a few years now. I'm currently 25 yrs old and weigh 85kg. I find myself sweating for no apparent reason. Obviously when I'm in hot conditions it becomes a major problem but even when it's cool I can find myself sweating from the forehead and armpits mainly. I'm really starting to lose self esteem when going out because it's very embaressing. It's surprising though sometimes I'll be in a situation where I'm nervous and temperature conditions aren't perfect and I won't sweat at all. I would really like some help to fix this problem. Is there any medication you could prescribe that I could take to help?
Thanks Canterbury Lad
Drysol can be used anywhere where excessive perspiration is intended to be minimized. I have had patients use it most commonly on their hands and underarms. Technically, you could try the use of Drysol on your forehead as well. What it does is, essentially, "DRY UP" the sweat glands.
I have been off Accutane for about a year & the sweating has not stopped. Could an anti-perspirant (such as Drysol) be used on the forehead to control sweating?
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I congratulate you on working hard to lose weight.
Accutane is a great medication for treatment of recalcitrant (severe, persistent) acne. Unfortunately it has many, many side effects, including flushing and sweating in some individuals.
My gut feeling is that it is better to try to stop a medication that is giving side effects VS. treating the side effects.
It is possible that the sweating has nothing to do with the medication. Personally, I would take you off accutane and see if the sweating resolved. Excessive sweating is called "hyperhidrosis".
Hyperhidrosis is a conditon where there is excessive sweating. This most commonly will be bothersome in the armpits (axilla) however is also very common on the hands and, as you describe, the forehead. It may be present anywhere there is skin/sweat glands. It is often caused by heat, overactive thyroid gland, strong emotion, or infection. Several treatments are available for hyperhidrosis. Commonly, over the counter anti-perspirants are tried initially. If ineffective, one should consider a visit to the doctor to rule out underlying medical causes for the excessive sweating. A prescription anti-perspirant known as DRYSOL (20% aluminum chloride) has been very effective for many with hyperhidrosis. This is applied daily for 1-2 weeks and then a "maintenance" regimen is followed where there is an application 1-2 times/week. This may be somewhat "itchy" when first used however in time that side effect commonly improves. Severe, resistant cases may require surgery to remove the sweat glands.
Again, I would consider stopping the accutane to see if the symptoms resolved. A check of your thyroid function may be in order as well.
I hope this proves beneficial,
Dean M. Tomasello, M.D.