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Are yellow marks on the pillow from sweat? i don't feel like i'm sweating. maybe because the weight of my head sinks in the oil or sweat from scalp?

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Dr. Daniel Rivas answered

Sweaty head: In general the head has both sweat and oil glands.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/29/2016

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