Question 1

what are sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Water secreting: Mammal have glands in the skin that excrete water to regulate body temperature. You may consult this site for more information on this topic. 
https://www.britannica.com/science/sweat-gland

For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 2

how do you make a blocked sweat gland go away?

Accepted Answer

Blocked pits: Warm soaks, antibiotics.

Question 3

how can you sweat even though you itch due to blocked sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Plenty of such gland: Not all the sweat glands can block! They number in thousands, so a blocked duct or two would not stop you from sweating!

Question 4

what causes some people like me to have overactive sweat glands and sweat so much?

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Excessive sweat: It is an inherited condition but easy to treat. Excessive sweat can be treated with Botox injections. These are very tiny injections and not usually uncomfortable. The treatment should last at least 6 months and is often covered by insurance. Alternatively, one can use clinical strength antiperspirant available off the shelf. The secret is to apply it at night before bed.

Question 5

how do you stop sweat glands from getting clogged?

Accepted Answer

Facial scrub: Warm soapy water. Rinse and repeat. For a natural facial scrub try blending 1 cucumber 1/4 c oats 1/8 c corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 juice of fresh lemon and 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil. As for other facial complications all part of being a kid. Try not to touch your face.

Question 6

showering 2-3x a day due to sweat glands. how can i combat?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: If you are sweating a lot during the winter, when it is cold. you should visit your doctor. There are conditions like hyperhidrosis that cause excessive sweating and need a medical evaluation. Otherwise, controlling our temperature and getting into good cardiovascular shape can help. Elevated temperature may also cause this. The best advice is to visit your physician for a physical exam.

Question 7

hello, my grandfather has a clogged sweat gland that appears to have hardened and refuses to be popped. what can we do from home to remove fix this?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks.: Sometimes moist heat can open it up and it will be OK. Take care of your grandpa.

Question 8

how can u get rid of  blocked sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Retinoids, surgery: If it is minor peeling cream coukd work. However if you have condition called hidraadenitissuppuritiva, an inflammation of apocrine glands it needs to be treated surgically with drainage and possibly removal.

Question 9

how do you get rid of a blocked sweat gland?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: I would do steam bath as a start. But if all are blocked you may die of heart stroke. Go go your Dr.

Question 10

is it possible to remove small sweat glands  from the penis?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: You should find out whether it is from something else.  The penis is no known to have a lot of sweat glands.

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