How to Stop Sweating so Much, According to Dermatologists

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, , and —make you feel isolated. I know because I've dealt with my fair share of unwanted sweat: I can't wear foundation in the heat without nd spray (and sometimes I’m still lucky if makeup stays on), and I live and swear by (more on these below).

Furthermore, hyperhidrosis, which is the medical term for excessive sweating unrelated to heat, exercise, anxiety, or stress, affects about 15 million people daily in the US.

Even without a hyperhidrosis diagnosis, sweating overall is a perfectly natural—and healthy—bodily function, and some people simply experience more of it than others, like me on my morning commute.

So, if you're anything like me, and perpetually wiping your face and back (and wherever else) after walking outdoors for extended periods of time, here's how I—and dermatologists—deal with excess sweat.First, let's address why some people seem to sweat more than others. “ by our body to excrete toxins and regulate optimal body temperature in situations such as high heat, intense exercising, or acute stress,” board-certified cosmetic dermatologist , MD, tells Glamour, reiterating that sometimes, this reaction is simply stronger in certain individuals. “The sweat glands are signaled to turn off once the body is removed from the situation.