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Why You Sweat
The main function of sweating is to help control body temperature, maintain a balance of electrolytes and keep the outer layer of the skin moist.
Sweat is produced by specialized glands in the skin called
eccrine glands
Eccrine glands are present on almost all skin surfaces except for the nail beds, parts of the genitals and outer ear, and the borders of the lips. There are large concentrations of these glands on the face as well as the palms and soles.
Sweat is predominantly made up of salt and water, along with some organic compounds. You can’t control sweating -- your nerves involuntarily stimulate eccrine gland based on emotional and environmental triggers.
So when you start to sweat in the heat of the summer, now you understand why!
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Ok, so then why can't I sweat? I try so hard to sweat and can't. If I am out running, my body gets really hot and starts getting blisters because it can't cool itself down. Once I have poured water over my body, or taken a cold shower, the blisters and rash will go away. I have also noticed that if I take Waterex pills, I can also sweat.. Do you have any suggestions?
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