Underarm Sweating

Nurses General Nursing

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Sorry in advance if this is not the place to be talking about something like this, but here it goes.

Ever since I hit puberty I have had a problem with excessive sweating of my right armpit. Nothing I have tried has worked. I have spent hundreds of dollars on 'Clinical Strength' antiperspirant and various deodorants, but NOTHING has worked :angryfire! I even tried some home remedies like "rub underarms with apple cider vinegar at night, then apply deodorant in the morning", baby powder, antifungal powders/sprays/ointments....again nothing.

Not only is this problem embarrassing beyond belief, but it ruins everything I wear! I have a white 'spot' in the right armpit of every scrub top and shirt I own, and there is nothing I can do to get the stain out!

I feel as though I am at a loss.

Before someone asks; No, I have not seen a doctor about this yet. I was hoping to get it handled on my own.

Any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance!

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Before someone asks; No, I have not seen a doctor about this yet. I was hoping to get it handled on my own.

Any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance!

The membership at http://www.Allnurses.com is not supposed to bestow medical advice upon other individuals on these forums. I can totally understand and appreciate your frustration regarding the issue of your underarm perspiration, but a PCP is in the best position to advise you.

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