To stop sweating on the face, especially if it is excessive (a condition known as facial hyperhidrosis), you can try a combination of lifestyle changes, topical treatments, and medical options:

Lifestyle and Home Remedies

• Use handkerchiefs, bandanas, or cooling towels to wipe away sweat or cool your face during hot weather or stressful situations

• Adjust your diet by drinking more water, reducing caffeine, alcohol, carbs, sugar, and spicy or hot foods, and increasing vegetable and vitamin intake to help regulate body temperature and reduce sweating

• Manage stress and anxiety , as emotional triggers can cause or worsen sweating

• Avoid focusing on sweating , since anxiety about sweating can create a vicious cycle of more sweat

• Wear breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics and avoid overdressing to keep cool

• Use plain, unscented face powder to absorb moisture on the skin

• Stay hydrated and eat smaller, more frequent meals to regulate digestion and heat production

Over-the-Counter and Prescription Treatments

• Clinical strength antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride can be applied to the face to block sweat glands and reduce sweating

• Prescription antiperspirants with higher concentrations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate may be prescribed by a doctor for more severe cases but require careful use to avoid skin irritation

• Botox injections can be administered by a skilled practitioner to block the nerves that trigger sweating, providing relief for 4 to 12 months and reducing facial sweating by up to 87%

Other Medical Treatments

• Iontophoresis and certain medications may be options for craniofacial hyperhidrosis, but these require medical supervision

If excessive facial sweating significantly affects your life, consulting a dermatologist or healthcare provider is recommended to explore the best treatment options tailored to your condition. Insurance may cover some prescription treatments or Botox injections depending on your plan

. In summary, managing facial sweating involves a combination of lifestyle adjustments, topical antiperspirants, and potentially medical treatments like Botox for more severe cases