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My head sweats a lot, even with light activity ( like vacuuming) by the time i'm done my head and hair are soaked with sweat. is this normal?

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NOT NORMAL: See an specialist endocrinologist or even a family doctor to refer you to the right professional

Answered 9/13/2018

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