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Excessive Sweating from the ScalpIt is somewhat remarkable how complex the scalp and skull are. There are a surprising number of layers both above and below the bony skull. The layers beneath are collectively called the meninges. These are the structures involved in the infection called meningitis. What is not so surprising are the structures above the skull which includes the scalp, the structure responsible for sweating. Not unlike the skin elsewhere, the region of the scalp is well innervated and also has a large number of sweat glands. If excessive sweating of the scalp (also referred to as craniofacial hyperhidrosis or hyperhidrosis of the scalp or head) is a problem, it is likely related to certain nerves that continuously send signals to its sweat glands. These in turn respond by secreting sweat.
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The nerves of the scalp or head region are distributed in zones. As such, you may experience sweating predominantly in specific areas of the scalp. For example, the temple or forehead areas are usually more prone than the back of the head or upper neck area.
The distribution of nerves to the scalp occurs in zones (colored regions above). This helps explain why certains areas of the scalp may sweat more than other regions. For example, many individuals sweat from the forehead and its hairline area (green region) and less so in the back of the head (orange area)
The scalp or head region is often involved in a specific type of sweating called gustatory sweating. Individuals with this type of condition sweat excessively in response to eating, drinking or even sometimes thinking about food is enough to break into a sweat. The facial region is quite often involved in gustatory sweating. If you are sweating from the head or scalp region when you eat, please refer to our page on gustatory sweating for more information on this condition.
Finally, make sure you visit our page on treating scalp or head hyperhidrosis. DryDerm solution is especially formulated to penetrate the difficult-to-reach hairy areas of the scalp. Also, click on the link for more information on How to Use Dryderm Solution.
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