We get it: There are times when you're in a social situation and the last thing you want to be doing is sweating. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating in the underarms, face, scalp ...

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Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, occurs when the body produces more sweat than necessary for cooling, often causing discomfort and embarrassment. While sweating is a natural response ...

Why does anxiety make you sweat? Anxiety sweating is closely linked to the body’s sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for your “fight or flight” response. When you perceive a threat — ...