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I sweat a lot. i'm in my early 20s, i have a clean health record, work out often. it is something that i've had all my life. can i stop it?

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Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Hyperhydrosis: It not all that uncommon. Keep yourself well hydrated and wear cool breathable clothing. You can try a stronger anti persperant like certain dry over the counter. If its a real problem there is some benefit to Botox injections in the really sweaty spots like armpits.

Answered 6/24/2014

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