In some rare cases, individuals who are afflicted with severe Facial Blushing may develop an anxiety condition referred to as Social Phobia. This condition is caused by the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. The condition also often causes the skin to appear greasy. It may take place alone or in tandem with severe sweating of the face.

Small rises in temperature and/or humidity are stimuli for facial sweating. Severe facial sweating typically covers the entire scalp and face. Severe Facial perspiration is found in both males and females. People with this condition find themselves drenched with perspiration on the face and scalp while doing the simplest tasks. Women with this condition are usually constrained to wear their hair short and they cannot wear makeup because it runs whenever they sweat. The wearing of towels around the neck is not an unusual practice for individuals with this particular disorder. Contrary to popular belief, hyperhidrosis is assumed to be a genetic trait and has no bearing to being obese.

The profuse perspiration frequently causes awkwardness and irritation to those who suffer from this condition. It is also very hard to explain it to those who are not familiar with it. Many sufferers eventually shy away from social functions and prefer to just stay in very cold, climate controlled rooms. The uncontrolled and discomforting condition of profuse facial perspiration and blushing can be successfully cured with Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy or ETS. The procedure has been observed to have a success rate of about eighty to eighty-five percent. The same particular surgery is normally done to treat severe hand and undearm sweating.

We specialize in the control of Severe Facial Sweating and Blushing as well as Extreme Underarm Sweating, Profuse Feet Sweating and Profuse Sweating of the hands. We have successfully mastered tried and proven techniques ranging from the non-invasive to minor and major surgeries. Our patients are the testament to our great care and attention to detail in alleviating this disorder.

Hyperhidrosis can manifest itself in many forms. Excessive facial perspiration is only one of them. When this condition happens it extends to more than just the face. It also affects the scalp and the neck. When the scalp is affected by profuse perspiration, the hair tends to look oily and dirty. Although this condition is identified as severe facial sweating, the unfavorable effect of this condition is also adverse when it comes to the hair. Blow drying the hair may prove to be a difficult chore to those who are afflicted with this particular disorder

Many medications are used to effectively treat facial hyperhidrosis. Robinul and Sympathectomy are observed to be the best in treating this condition. They may be used individually or in combination when treating extreme facial blushing.