Extractions: Facial and Gustatory Hyperhidrosis Gustatory sweating can be controlled in part by avoiding foods known to stimulate sweating for the individual, commonly coffee, chocolate, spicy or sour foods, hot foods, alcohol, foods or drinks containing citric acid, and/or sweets.[ ] If primary facial hyperhidrosis is worsened by anxiety-provoking situations, short-term expectant use of a benzodiazepine or anticholinergic can be considered.[ ] Aluminum chloride hexahydrate can be used for facial and gustatory sweating.[ ] Most, however, recommend BTX-A injections as a first-line treatment for facial and gustatory sweating.[
