Expert: Eric Brandt - 9/1/2008

Question
This kind of diagnostic question may not be what you are usually asked, but I
see that you have knowledge of Hyperhydrosis, so I was encouraged to write
to you.  I am 61 years old, and my menopausal symptoms seemed to stop for
the most part sometime within the last eight years or so.  Recently, I have
begun to have excessive scalp sweating.  It feels much like the hot flashes I
had years ago, but is it common for menopausal symptoms to re-emerge
after an asymptomatic period?  Trying to find answers, I came across
information for Hyperhydrosis, and the "facial sweating" type seems to be
what I could have, since it often involves the scalp.  I am seeing an
acupuncturist, and he has treated me for the problem as it might relate to
hormonal causes.  That did not have an effect, so I plan to ask him to treat
me for Hyperhydrosis.  Is there a way to determine the cause of my scalp
problem?

Answer
Hi Donna,
I do not know of a lab test that would help determine the cause of the hyperhydrosis. If you think it may be hormnonal/menopausal then you could try blach cohosh. This herb helps relieve menopausal symptoms. If it helps then your suspicion is right.
Thank you for using Allrxperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm