I think I permanently broke my sweat glands. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2009 - 9 answers

I am a type 1 [insulin-dependent] diabetic, and sometimes at night, when I haven't eaten enough to cover the insulin I took that evening, I 'bottom out': my blood sugar goes down very low and I wake up bathed in sweat and must go searching for orange juice. My question is about this: The nighttime sweat from low blood sugar just... stinks. It is powerfully rank sweat, as though I had not washed in many days. My partner agreed, he has noticed that it is different from any other sweat I sweat. "You NEVER smell like that any other time. It's a low blood sugar thing." Yet only at night! I also become clothes-soakingly sweaty if low blood sugar happens during the day, BUT it seems 'normal', the same as when I exercise. Can anyone tell me why this might be? Why is the night-time hypoglycemic sweat so incredibly smelly? [more inside]
posted by st looney up the cream bun and jam on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Sweat management: help keep me from drowning during an interview. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Aug 17, 2009 - 17 answers

My shower (an in-stall water heater) sometimes smells like something rubber is burning. It's a strong acrid smell that I only notice while in the shower and usually only after a sweaty workout. There is no sign of smoke like you would expect with burning rubber. Is this just some sort of weird sweat and treated water chemical reaction? Anybody heard of something like this?
posted by srboisvert on Jul 24, 2009 - 11 answers

I am a borderline professional guitarist who suffers from hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) and also seems to have developed a very oil-extruding physiology. Is there anything I can do to make it so that I don't have to wash my hands between each and every song? If not, what is the most efficient way to clean up and dry off my hands every five minutes or so? [more inside]
posted by sid abotu on Jul 20, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm a clean guy by nature, I take showers daily, and use deoderant. The problem is when I do any kind of physical work that's not too strenuous (aka dancing, carrying bags) my armpits sweat a bit, but not a lot, but the smell is strong! The result of this that I'm forced to throw a perfectly clean t-shirt into the laundry bag just because the underarm areas smell. Is there any way to kill this smell, I feel like I'm wasting money on cleaning clean shirts :\ Any and all advice is welcome!
posted by wildrain2008 on Jul 19, 2009 - 27 answers

Super sweaty feet leading to eczema on the tops of my feet. What are your favorite breathable shoes? [more inside]
posted by mollymayhem on Jun 27, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I beat perspiration while I'm on vacation? I'm a fairly sweaty person and will be doing significant traveling in Europe in July. What tips do you have to keep me looking good without showering three times a day? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2009 - 27 answers

I sweat a lot when dancing, mostly from my face/head. More than other people, to the point where it's often remarked upon. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on Jun 2, 2009 - 13 answers

CrisisFilter: when I'm in a meeting and there's a question that everyone looks at me to answer, I burn up - I feel my face redden, my ears start to glow and my back heats up and starts to sweat. Why is this a crisis? I've just been made Training Manager. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2009 - 12 answers

My feet sweat a lot, no matter if I'm sitting still or running around. I am in search of the perfect work/dress shoes (business casual) that will help me best deal with my sweaty feet! All shoe suggestions are welcomed! [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Feb 17, 2009 - 19 answers

Is gym-provided workout clothing safe to wear? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Dec 29, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm allergic to sulfa drugs (specifically known to be allergic to Septra). My boyfriend's taking Bactrim, a sulfa drug. Could I have an allergic reaction from kissing him or coming into contact with his sweat? Could sleeping next to him be dangerous?
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2008 - 4 answers

My feet sweat, when it's cold. For no reason. Also they are cold in bed. [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Dec 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I will losing weight and getting healthy make me sweat less? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Nov 21, 2008 - 16 answers

My neck sweats like crazy when I wear button up shirts with neckties. Is there a way to help with this? [more inside]
posted by Zeker on Sep 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Why do things that are citrusy make me sweat? And is this a potential problem? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on Aug 5, 2008 - 9 answers

sweatfilter: How do I curb my excessive armpit sweat? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2008 - 18 answers

If keeping sweat and hair out of my face while running is my only consideration, would it be better to cut my hair short, or to let it grow out and wear it in a ponytail? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jul 9, 2008 - 28 answers

How can I clean the plastic of a cellphone that has become matte again without ruining it? [more inside]
posted by ooklala on Apr 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Oranges make me sweat. You? Know why? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat on Jan 25, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I stop the night sweats? I am a female, 20s, not on or coming off of any medications or substances, though I do take vitamins. For the past couple winters (weirdly, only in winter, maybe once or twice in warmer weather) I have regularly had night sweats. Sometimes I wake up and everything is soaked, a pain not just for me but for my boyfriend as well. The only thing that helps a little is sleeping nude without blankets, but then I'm freezing and can't sleep anyway. I'm not sick. What could be causing this?
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2007 - 25 answers

Has anyone had any success with removing sweat / antiperspirant combo stains? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Sep 8, 2007 - 17 answers

When I shower after a workout, I simply strip my sweaty workout T-shirt, shorts, and socks in the shower and wash them there. I scrub them a bit with my body soap/bar soap. Is this good enough, or should I wash them with actual laundry detergent? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Aug 28, 2007 - 40 answers

It's eighty degrees in my apartment, but I still need to exercise. No problem so far, but after I finish I'm pouring with sweat. Is there anything I can do to chill out faster? [more inside]
posted by brett on Jul 28, 2007 - 14 answers

How can I de-funkify stinky towels & clothing items? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2007 - 26 answers

Help me save my theoretical new MacBook Pro from my Sweat of Doom! [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jun 7, 2007 - 20 answers

How can I stop my underarms from sweating? I use Mitchum antiperspirant / deodorant and if the sweat really starts getting out of control I apply some Drysol which seems to keep things at bay. The main frustration is that I can't wear a single layer t-shirt. I start getting that sweat drip right away. As soon as I throw on another t-shirt on top, my underarms are moist throughout the day but the bottom layer isn't wet under the arms. What gives?
posted by GleepGlop on May 30, 2007 - 30 answers

Anyone know where I can buy Pocari Sweat in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by matty on May 11, 2007 - 13 answers

What kind of socks make your feet sweat the least? [more inside]
posted by tabulem on Dec 9, 2006 - 18 answers

Can you help me build a "sauna?" [more inside]
posted by iurodivii on Oct 8, 2006 - 2 answers

My friend has a weird reaction to coffee. What's happening? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Sep 25, 2006 - 8 answers

What to do about a sweaty bum problem at work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 19, 2006 - 24 answers

What to do about discoloration issues similar to those grubby MacBooks... on a G4 iBook? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Aug 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Sweat-a-filter: Dry cleaning isn't working! How can I permanently remove body odor from dry-clean-only clothes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2006 - 10 answers

How do I reduce the sweat in my butt? [more inside]
posted by bd on May 10, 2006 - 16 answers

Mouse pad for sweaty hands! [more inside]
posted by adzm on Jan 27, 2006 - 7 answers

For the past few months I've had a light case of Heat Rash (prickly heat, miliaria). What can I do to get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by kjell on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I need an exercise to do indoors w/o any equipment that will make me work up a sweat without being hard on the joints (no running on the spot). Nothing that will tire my muscles too quickly (pushups) or wind me too quickly since it takes a while to start sweating... [more inside]
posted by who else on Dec 30, 2005 - 17 answers

Why is it that some days when I exercise and get sweaty, the sweat stings my face and eyes very badly while other (most) days the sting is very slight or nonexistent? It doesn't seem to correlate to whether or not I've just shaved (this wouldn't account for the eye sting anyway).
posted by leecifer on Sep 22, 2005 - 10 answers

I have a tendency to sweat, like a lot. It's not as cool as you think. [more inside]
posted by Dean Keaton on Aug 18, 2005 - 23 answers

What are your sweat-dealing strategies? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Aug 2, 2005 - 32 answers

On the back of Asparagirl's jalapeño query, why do chilies make you sweat?
posted by russmail on Jul 22, 2005 - 5 answers

When bicycling, how do you keep sweat out of your eyes? [more inside]
posted by sixpack on Jun 13, 2005 - 15 answers

IckyBodilyFunctionFilter: When I don't wear socks, my hands sweat much more. Why is that?
(I wear socks 95% of the time, but today I've just got sandals on and my hands are clammy and gross as I type this.)
posted by Mr Bunnsy on May 11, 2004 - 7 answers