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Perspiration is the moisture given off by the skin from activity of the sweat glands. The characteristic odour of sweat is caused by the breakdown, or decomposition, of the sweat by bacteria. Perspiration is regulated by the Sympathetic Nervous System, which controls about five million sweat glands in a body. About half of those glands are located in the hands.

Perspiration or sweating is basically a physiological function. That is a lot similar to other functions such as digestion or breathing or any other functions that are taken on by the body. Perspiration in the body can be stepped up by consuming certain foods. Spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol are acknowledged to lead to increased sweating.

Controlling the amount of sweat that your glands involuntary produce can be made possible through simple relaxation technique and taking herbal medicines. Being relaxed can put you away from all negative elements around you such as stress, which is also a contributor of facial hyperhidrosis.

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Sweating is the body’s natural defence, which maintains body temperature. Sweat normally contains water, and very small amounts of salt, urea, sugar and ammonia. By sweating body cools itself of the heat that may get generated because of outside temperature, physical work, and emotional stress.

Different Types of Sweat- There are two different types of sweat glands in our bodies – eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. Eccrine glands are distributed all over the body. Apocrine sweat glands however, are located on the scalp, armpits and the genital area and tend not to produce much fluid. Sweat is generally odourless. Most of the times, it is the bacterial disintegration of sweat of both the types that produces odour.

Over and Under Sweating- some of us may suffer from over sweating (hyperhidrosis) or very less or no sweating (anhidrosis). Very low sweating may be life threatening, while over sweating may sometimes be caused by some severe body problems.

To avoid odour due to sweating, the best method is to keep skin dry. Good hygiene will not allow bacteria to develop and multiply. Change of clothes after sweating is another method, because clothes carry sweat and can cause odour. If you have excessive sweat or are getting troubled by sweat, please consult your doctor who may suggest different methods that may include use of antiperspirants, botox injection, Iontophoresis and in rare cases surgery.

Please remember that this post, and all subsequent posts are only for informative purposes and not intended to be medical advice. The information contained in this blog is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please follow any tips given only after consulting your doctor.

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