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I am experiencing excessive sweating from my head and face which has become very embarrassing in social situations what can i do to make it stop?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See dermatologist: And see if treatments such as Botox injections may help. Also need to rule out whether you have a thyroid issue. If social anxiety is the cause, psychologic counseling may be beneficial.

Answered 4/24/2018

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