Sweating Under Wigs Treatment
A Sweaty Head Under a Wig can be Miserable - but there is an Effective Treatment
A free online or phone mini consultation with Dr Gwen
When you wear a wig or hair system, scalp sweating can matter a lot.
You may find yourself dreading hot weather, avoiding exercising wearing your wig, or just suffering with a hot, irritated head.
Maybe you love exercise but dread your wig slipping as you sweat. Maybe in hot weather, you wish so badly you could sweat less. Maybe you're suffering menopausal hot flushes and wig wearing has become more difficult than it used to be.
If you would love to contend with less scalp sweating, you have the option to have treatment that could give you up to six months of relief.
Scalp Sweat Reducing Treatment
At Growth Factor Hair Clinic, we offer a specialised treatment designed to reduce scalp sweating for up to six months.
Many patients have just one or two treatments per year and say they feel so much more comfortable.
What's Involved in Growth Factor Scalp Sweat Treatment?
Assessment
1. Consultation and assessment for suitability
2. We prescribe your treatment medicine
3. Treatment Planning using ultrasound and dermascopicimaging
Treatment
1. Local anaesthetic (cream and/or cooling) for 10-30 minutes
2. Disinfect the scalp skin
3. Gentle delivery of the medicine to the sweat glands in your scalp
How does the scalp sweat reduction treatment work?
We use a prescription medicine to reduce the activity of the sweat glands.
The medicine blocks the signal from nerves to the treated sweat glands so they don't get the signal to sweat.
Does it hurt?
The treatment itself is a little uncomfortable but we have developed ways of making it as pleasant as possible.
How Much Does Scalp Sweat Treatment cost?
Scalp Sweat Treatment costs £360
After your first treatment, you have the option of joining our Sweat Treatment Subscription, spreading the cost of your annual treatments over the year and receive occasional extra treats. The price for this is £60 per month by direct debit.
Some people only want one treatment per year - usually April or May and this lasts through the majority of the warmer months.
Subscription for maintenance at one treatment per year is £30 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do i need a diagnosis of alopecia to access this therapy?
No. You're welcome whether you have undiagnosed hair loss or an alopecia diagnosis.
Is this service only for existing Growth Factor Hair Clinic?
No. Head Sweat Treatment is open to anyone affected by hair loss. You don't need to be receiving any other treatment from the clinic.
How many appointments will I need?
1 Assessment (this may be online)
2. Treatment
3. Review (may be online)
So, three appointments total for a first treatment.
For subsequent treatments, we may sometimes need only one appointment for both consultation and treatment.
Will I need injections?
Yes, the treatment is injected in, but we have developed a unique method that is comfortable.
How long does it take for the treatment to take effect?
The treatment is not instant. It takes a few days to start taking effect and 2 weeks to take maximal effect.
How long will i benefit from less sweating?
The treatment can last up to six months. It does not switch from on to off suddenly, rather it wears off gradually.
Which medicines do you use for the treatment?
This decision is a clinical decision made after we have assessed you. This will be explained to you in full before treatment.
Are there any risks?
The treatment is very safe. We use small doses of a safe medicine, delivered with precision.
Immediately after treatment, the treated areas of your scalp will be pink and there will be some temporary small red marks for a short time.Your scalp will feel full and a little tender for up to 24 hours after treatment.
What do people like best about this treatment?
Sam said:
"My wig makes me so hot and sweaty, when i get a hot flush it sometimes used to feel like it was slipping off and just so uncomfortable. The treatment helps me feel so much better. It's one less thing on my worry list."
Will said:
"I have alopecia totalis and I'm a runner. I have to use sweat bands to stop the sweat running into my eyes and stinging. Since is started having the Sweat Treatment with Dr Gwen it's so much better."
Which medicine will you use?
This will be decided after you have been assessed. We use a few different medicines and tailor our prescription to you individually.
What if I stop having treatment?
If you stop having treatment, you will return to the way you were before starting treatment. You do not have to continue treatment, you can stop whenever you like.
If You're Not Ready Yet
It's normal to feel apprehensive about having a treatment you've never had before. Most people think about this treatment for a little while before going ahead. You can do the same.
If you have any questions, you can book a free mini consultation with Dr Gwen.
You may be interested in our Alopecia Help Blog in which we translate hot off the press alopecia research into easy to understand articles that help you understand your condition better as well as current and emerging treatments.
Authored by Dr Gwen Adey
First published 12/06/26