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  2. Perspiration - Wikipedia

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    In humans, sweating is primarily a means of thermoregulation, which is achieved by the water-rich secretion of the eccrine glands. Maximum sweat rates of an adult can be up to 2–4 litres (0.5–1 US gal) per hour or 10–14 litres (2.5–3.5 US gal) per day, but is less in children prior to puberty.

  3. Deodorant - Wikipedia

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    The human body produces perspiration (sweat) via two types of sweat gland: eccrine sweat glands which cover much of the skin and produce watery odourless sweat, and apocrine sweat glands in the armpits and groin, which produce a more oily "heavy" sweat containing a proportion of waste proteins, fatty acids and carbohydrates, that can be metabolized by bacteria to produce compounds that cause ...

  4. Hypohidrosis - Wikipedia

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    A thermoregulatory sweat test can evaluate the body’s response to a thermal stimulus by inducing sweating through a hot box (also called a hot room), a thermal blanket, or physical exercise. Failure of the topical indicator to undergo a colour change during thermoregulatory sweat testing indicates hypohidrosis, and further tests may be ...

  5. Why do we sweat? Learn why our biology is pouring out of us

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  6. Why You Sweat So Much at Night—And What to Do About It - AOL

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    Credit - Getty Images (2) W aking up in a pool of sweat can feel alarming. And even though lots of people sweat more overnight, it’s a sign that things may not be working as they should: the ...

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  8. Body odor - Wikipedia

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    This chemical agent helps temporarily block sweat pores which reduces the amount a person will sweat. Deodorant is another remedy for body odor. It specifically targets odor but will not reduce sweat. Deodorants are usually alcohol-based which fights off bacteria. [55] Most deodorants contain perfumes which also help with masking odor.

  9. Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

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    If you do make the choice to drink, he suggested lessening alcohol’s impact by alternating each alcoholic drink with a glass of water. “This will help with pacing as well as rehydrating,” he ...