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Alexa Mikhail

How much sweat is too much sweat? A dermatologist says you should ask yourself these 4 questions

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Sufferers know the struggle well: a dripping forehead before an important event, damp armpits the second the morning commute starts, or wet palms right before a major business meeting handshake. 

Sweating is a regular part of life, but not all sweaters are created equal. In particular settings, some people sweat much more than they should and definitely more than they want to. While many people can stay relatively dry, even in hot and stressful situations, others may have genetic conditions or underlying causes that cause them to sweat excessively. 

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