Excessive sweating beyond heat or exercise could signal hyperhidrosis. Know its causes, warning signs, treatment options, and when to consult a doctor.

Howard LeWine, M.D., Editor in Chief, Harvard Men's Health Watch Q. I sweat profusely when I get nervous. This is especially true when I am about to meet new people. In particular, I get a lot of ...

Sick of excess sweat? Dermatologists hold the key to keeping dry. For the excessively sweaty, summer is no cause for celebration. As temperatures rise, so do the risk of wet palms, soaked feet, ...

Sweating helps your body regulate temperature, but it’s a function that many people don’t seem to be fond of based on the number of antiperspirants and anti-sweat treatments on the market. "When ...

Temperatures are starting to heat up this spring, which means you're no doubt sweating more than usual. That's totally normal. But excessive sweating can sometimes be an indicator that something isn't ...

Roughly 15 million Americans wake up each day knowing they’ll face an invisible enemy: their own sweat glands. Hyperhidrosis, the medical term for excessive sweating, transforms routine activities ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

I have hyperhidrosis and want to know what, if anything, I can do to alleviate this condition. I am 71 and physically active. I exercise almost every day for an hour. I sweat profusely, mainly from my ...

Ever slip inside your shoes because your feet are literally swimming in sweat? You’re not imagining things, and you’re definitely not alone. What you might be experiencing goes way beyond normal ...

Sweat isn't a good indicator of weight loss, fitness, or working intensely.

For the excessively sweaty, summer is no cause for celebration. As temperatures rise, so do the risk of wet palms, soaked feet, stained shirts and slick faces. But do not fret about sweat — Dr. Scott ...