Causes of excessive head sweating may not be as simple as you think it could be. There must be an underlying explanation why your head sweats too much which then leads to smelly hair, an itchy scalp and an overall untidy look for a person who has it. Before the proper treatment is applied, one must first be able to pinpoint its source.
Excessive head sweating is the most obvious compared to underarm, hands or feet sweating. A person next to you can easily tell that you aren't sweating normally since your face and head looks like it has just been splashed with a bucket of water. It is also the hardest one to hide unless you get used to wearing hats or mask for the remainder of your life.
The following are the common reasons why your head sweats a lot:
Anxiety or stress
It is a well known fact that people tend to perspire more when under a lot of stress and anxiety. When you sweat profusely while under periods of anxiety, you can even become more anxious and a keyed up reaction is to sweat even more, it just continues as a vicious and embarrassing cycle.
Thyroid disorders
Your thyroid glands produce hormones which aids the body in different types of processes. An abnormality in the production of hormones can produce several problems. An overactive thyroid can intensify your body's temperature which induces excessive head sweating.
Menopause
Women who are undergoing menopause experience hot flashes which are characterized by a sudden intense heat on the upper part of the body, accelerated heart beat and increased sweating on the head. The effects of hot flashes differ from every menopausal woman to another, so some may experience a more intense head sweating that others.
Other causes
Patients suffering from diabetes also experience excessive head sweating. Having a low blood sugar level due to skipping of meals may also be another reason. It can also be hereditary, if excessive head sweating is in your family's health history, the chances of you having it is therefore increased.
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