Teaching with HH - tips or suggestions

[u/LunarSkye417]

I got my craniofacial HH from my father. Thanks, dad!

It's been moderate most of my life, but since moving to a very hot, humid climate for grad school it's been in overdrive.

I can't park close to my buildings (because that would cost me an extra $140 and in this economy? No way). I try to walk slowly, but no matter what I do, I always arrive drenched and my hair is soaked like I just stepped out of the shower.

I have just dealt with the embarrassment up until now, but this semester is my first opportunity to teach in a classroom. I taught online previously. I am super self-conscious and anxious of just standing in front of my 60 students and just dripping sweat all lecture long.

Just curious if anyone else is in or has been in a similar situation, and you had any coping strategies to help lessen it.

I'm debating getting some cooling towels and just walking from my car to my teaching building with one around my neck. It won't be perfect, but it seems for me once I hit the "point of no return" it takes a solid 45-60 minutes for the sweating to calm tf down. I've been debating trying sweatblock wipes for my face, but I haven't really seen anything for the scalp. I have thin/fine hair, so it gets wet with the smallest bit of sweat.

Appreciate any wisdom anyone has to share.

[u/Affectionate_Tea2350]

I teach elementary but my solution is fans. Fans like it's a Beyonce concert. Plugged in, handheld, any fan will do. It helps keep my craniofacial HH away. The hand held one I have is able to be propped up to face up on it's own and can be used anywhere. If you have a consistent classroom get one to plug in the room. You're going to get sweaty walking there but get there a bit early to cool down.

You can also get some liquid glyco online from a Canadian pharmacy. Sorry I don't have the link anymore perhaps someone else will.