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Can kidney disease or low cortisol levels cause excessive sweating of the face & scalp/head? it happens even in cold weather. any ideas? thanks
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Yes: In some associated way yes you can get these symptoms from low cortisol and kidney dysfunction.
Answered 5/4/2020
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