Q: is it truly possible for boils to reoccur for 7+ years? (cellulitis, inverted sweat glands, etc)?

Recurrent boils : Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition which can present as recurrent boils. (by inverted sweat glands you may mean acne inversa which is the same thing). Other causes are also possible. Consultation with a dermatologist and/or general surgeon is recommended.

Q: can sweat glands be felt under armpit in thin and skinny people? how do they feel (texture)? and should you worry if you feel them?

Get derm consult: Sweat glands usually not palpable. See dermatologist!

Q: what should you do for a bump in the vagina area. you can squeeze out a little white stuff but it wont go away. i was told it was from sweat glands?

: Possible bacterial, or fungal infection. Best be examined by your OBGYN doctor, Don't try to treat yourself.

Q: are the glands under your arms and back different to other sweat glands, as these work for me whereas the other sweat glands dont.what could might this?

Sweat glands: Are sweat glands. Axillary is commonly active. There are lymph nodes, breast tissue, in the area of axillary.

Q: do we have pores (outlet of sweat glands?) on palms and soles? if not, how does sweat produce on them? does any chemical get (as common as soaps and handwashes) absorb through the palms and soles? if not, why?

: Yes, there are sweat glands/pores on palms/soles. The skin and these glands allow limited penetration of any agent, soap or otherwise into the dozens of cell layers that separate the surface from your blood stream. It is not a problem.

Q: how do you stop sweat glands from getting clogged?

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 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

are there any solutions to over active sweat glands in the face?

Accepted Answer

Sweaty Face: I've often used a topical retinoids ( retin a) for this.

Question 3

how to get rid of blocked sweat glands on the penis ?

Accepted Answer

Blocked sweat gland?: Possibly blocked sebaceous gland, not sweat. But only general advice can be given without a photo or physical exam. Top 2 photos are non-STDs: Fordyce spots (sebum which can be extricated by M.D. or left alone), Infected hair follicle (plucked and kept clean). Bottom 2 photos are STDs (HPV and Molluscum) to be evaluated by your MD so s/he can rule out other STDs and council you for prevention.

Question 4

can my sweat glands no longer work due to radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

XRT dose &: Whether the sweat producing glands are in the target of the beam could lead to permanent lack of sweating. It does not affect sweat production in any non-irradiated area. Unlike to happen with dose < 50 gy.

Question 5

is it truly possible for boils to reoccur for 7+ years? (cellulitis, inverted sweat glands, etc)?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent boils : Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition which can present as recurrent boils. (by inverted sweat glands you may mean acne inversa which is the same thing). Other causes are also possible. Consultation with a dermatologist and/or general surgeon is recommended.

Question 6

can sweat glands be felt under armpit in thin and skinny people? how do they feel (texture)? and should you worry if you feel them?

Accepted Answer

Get derm consult: Sweat glands usually not palpable. See dermatologist!

Question 7

what should you do for a bump in the vagina area. you can squeeze out a little white stuff but it wont go away. i was told it was from sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

: Possible bacterial, or fungal infection. Best be examined by your OBGYN  doctor, Don't try to treat yourself.

Question 8

are the glands under your arms and back different to other sweat glands, as these work for me whereas the other sweat glands dont.what could might this?

Accepted Answer

Sweat glands: Are sweat glands. Axillary is commonly active.
There are lymph nodes, breast tissue, in the area of axillary.

Question 9

do we have pores (outlet of sweat glands?) on palms and soles? if not, how does sweat produce on them? does any chemical get (as common as soaps and handwashes) absorb through the palms and soles? if not, why?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, there are sweat glands/pores on palms/soles. The skin and these glands allow limited penetration of any agent, soap or otherwise into the dozens of cell layers that separate the surface from your blood stream. It is not a problem.

Question 10

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.

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Can sweat glands be felt under armpit in thin and skinny people? how do they feel (texture)? and should you worry if you feel them?

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What should you do for a bump in the vagina area. you can squeeze out a little white stuff but it wont go away. i was told it was from sweat glands?

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Are the glands under your arms and back different to other sweat glands, as these work for me whereas the other sweat glands dont.what could might this?

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Do we have pores (outlet of sweat glands?) on palms and soles? if not, how does sweat produce on them? does any chemical get (as common as soaps and handwashes) absorb through the palms and soles? if not, why?

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How do you stop sweat glands from getting clogged?

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