Facial Flushing Treatment

... A difference between brands?
some brands are very cheap while other costs nearly 10 times more. I'm looking to help make the choice to use GliSODin and if so what brand.
thx

Another manifestation of an overactive sympathetic system is the excessive sweating of the face and / or redness of the face. These symptoms of hyperhidrosis usually occur during mild social gatherings that otherwise would not have caused the facial sweating and / or blush.

Ask the expert:

Facial Blushing
Consultation Available



The treatment of facial blushing and / or facial sweating is a controversial subject. The uncontrolled and embarrassing situation of facial sweating and blushing was thought to be easily handled by ETS. This was done at ETS has been done for patients with sweaty palms. Among patients who also suffered from facial blushing and / or facial sweating results have also managed to reduce the redness of the face and / or sweating. However over the years, two observations were made when this has been applied only to patients with facial blushing and / or facial sweating. Percentage wise these patients developed a higher rate of severe compensatory sweating. In addition, these patients experienced a higher degree of dissatisfaction due to side effects. Side effects such as feeling flushed face, loss of stamina, sensitivity of the facial skin, increased amount of fatigue and others have led Dr. Reisfeld's decision not to perform at that blush of ETS face or facial sweating have been involved. Clinical experience has been accumulated in recent years which has enabled Mr Reisfeld achieve this assessment. More time is needed to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the most appropriate procedure for patients with no blushing face and / or facial sweating.

In recent years, my experience has shown that patients on which ETS has been done only for facial blushing or facial sweating display a higher degree of dissatisfaction. Many patients have had positive results, but a significant proportion developed severe compensatory sweating (compensatory or hydros sweating reflex) which made them dissatisfied patients. This particular information came time about more after following up with patients. Due to increased patient dissatisfaction Dr. Reisfeld has decided not to do this when patients do facial expressions is blushing or facial sweating.

possible explanation for patients with only facial blushing and facial sweating or develop higher levels of compensatory sweating:
At this time, we know that the level T2 sympathectomy is associated with several cases of severe compensatory sweating. However, for surgery to be effective in reducing facial blushing and / or facial sweating, it is the recommended procedure. Making sympathectomy at T2 will bring with it a higher level of success, but the patient experience at the same time more likely to develop severe compensatory sweating. This is the prevailing theory when the operation is performed for facial sweating or facial blushing, but as Mr. Reisfeld said earlier no longer recommends the procedure to ETS for people who suffer from blushing face and not a perspiration.

Dr. Reisfeld currently advises all patients to try other conservative options before considering surgery. The various conservative modalities include drugs such as anticholinergic drugs Robinol, Ditropan and Propantheline. You can also try these drugs as well as mild sedatives such as Xananx. Some patients will have some relief from this approach. Biofeedback may also be tried, but it was not considered very useful. For patients who are ashamed of that face, a medical evaluation shou.