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Excessive sweating just on my forehead. what can i do about it? witch hazel not working for me. anything else i can try?

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Sweating on forehead: It may be perfectly normal or be a form of hyperhidrosis. You should see your dermatologist to evaluate it further.

Answered 12/3/2012

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