Causes of Sweat

A normal level of sweating can be caused by any of the following:

Hot Temperatures		Illness
Spicy Food		Exercise
Stress		Anxiety
Nervousness		Excitement

Did you Know...?

Body Odour is caused by:

1. Chemicals in Sweat, such as Pheromones, which are made by the body to sexually attract (or disgust) other people
2.  Bacteria that live on the skin and feed on sweat
3.  Wastes excreted through the skin; such as alcohol.

Hyperhidrosis

Whilst sweating is a normal, everyday bodily function, excessive sweating or an abnormal increase in sweating is known as Hyperhidrosis. 

Mostly, the cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown, however some known causes of Hyperhidrosis are:

Obesity		Hormonal Changes
Fever		Diabetes
Overactive Thyroid		Some medications

Where to Get Help:

Your Local GP
A Dermatologist

For More information on Hyperhirosis please visit the links below:

www.sweathelp.org

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.Nsf/pages/Sweat_explained?OpenDocument