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[phaser]

Hello, the name's Vladimir from BG and the problem is the following.

I'm 17 (almost 18) years-old and have been having acne problems since 14. Now I am not getting anything serious. Only whiteheads, but a swarming amount of them. Combined with the rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis it's really an ugly picture.

So about 4 years were pretty enough for me to make sure what causes my acne MAINLY. I know that it's the genes and all other factors, but I went to a lifestyle change and it did stop most of the pimples from appearing.

But my main problem now is the sweat. My skin has been treated and is continued to be treated with salycilic acid, becaise it's the only thing that effects me. I don't have access to ANY of the products you guys use, otherwise I would have tried them thousands of times by now.
So to get back to the sweating issue. Whenever I sweat and that sweat dries/vapourises on my skin, I get new and new zits.
You all know that sweating can be provoked by anything - from a harmless light physical exertion to just standing on the sun, feeling scared, laughing, anxiety, meeting a girl.
I tried eliminating all those factors that cause sweat on my skin. I succeeded in most of them, so now I am a living statue. Speachless, emotionless, not carying for anyone or anything. It's becoming rather scary for my friends ... and for me at that matter.

Besides the fact that sweating causes whiteheads on a massive scale, it also activates my rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis which is located on my head skin.
I sweat like HELL. And I mean like HELL. Even a brisk walk in the crisp summer air, walking in the shades, traveling with the speed of a snail can get me sweating like an abomination.

HOW can I reduce the sweating ? WHAT can I use to wipe it out when on my face to prevent it from drying on it.

Thank you for your time and thanks in advance

[phaser]

Bless you.

[maddy001]

Sorry but I can't help much out about the sweating. You seem to have hyperactive sweat glands. Have you ever considered visiting a dermatologist to calm dowm the sweating. I know they do some procedures for it because I recalled my dermatolgist mentioning it to me before.

Splashing water frequently on the face throughout the day seems to work for people. Maybe you can try it?

[phaser]

It's kinda what I'm doing, but it doesn't work ..

[Wynne]

Hi there. First, a rather personal question. Or rather observation. Or rather, two of them!

1. Obesity contributes to hyperhidrosis (overactive excessive sweating). So, if you are overweight, weight loss WILL help.
2. Are you nervous feeling when you notice the sweat, does the nervous feeling start BEFORE you sweat or AFTER you notice the sweating?

If you are nervous BEFORE the sweating, there are lots of medications that can help! There are many antidepressants that also work as antianxiety medications and will help with the excessive sweating.

If you are nervous (understandably so) AFTER the sweating, there are still things you can do!

Have you had a medical exam to rule out a medical reason for the sweating? There are diseases that have sweating (excessive sweating) as one symptom. Hyperthyroidism is one. LOW blood sugar is another.

Here's a neat website that gives really good ideas for someone who sweats too much; it is likely that you would be able to find some help where you live.
hyperhidrosis

Since the body sweats to regulate its temperature, another suggestion I have is to ALWAYS carry a cold beverage with you and sip on it constantly. Full of ice cold ice cubes and some good fresh water. You need to drink a lot to replace the fluid you lose from sweating, and the cold cold water will also help your body realize it doesn't need to sweat. I find that if I eat ice cream, I'll actually start shivering. SO...indulge in some ice cold ice cream (sugar free if possible) and ice cold water and see how that helps if you cannot follow any of the suggestions on the above web page.

[phaser]

Thank you for your reply.
On to your questions :

1. On the contrary - I'm thin as a stick. 1.90 height - only 70 kilograms.
2. I sweat excessively when I notice the sweat, but even before that, just standing in a little hotter than warm environment makes the sweat in the first place.

Thank you for your quick advices. I'll be sure to check out the site immediately.