Underarm Sweating

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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!

I second the use of Certain Dri. I've dealt with hyperhidrosis for as long as I can remember and tried virtually every possible remedy out there. Certain Dri works great. If you find that your skin is a bit too sensitive, try Maxim antiperspirant. Same basic idea, but they also offer a sensitive skin roll-on. Not the cheapest stuff in the world but much easier on the skin. Just check Google or Amazon.

Of note, it may take some time before you notice any improvement. Trust me, stay the course. You'll be very happy with the results.

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Certain Dri works great! I perspire excessively as well and I think a lot of it is due to nerves. I have taped ABD pads to my armpits when faced with social situations that it's absolutely imperative that I do not perspire through clothing, but it's too cumbersome for everyday life.

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Almost everybody is making t-shirts out of moisture wicking fabric. I wear the jockey t-shirts they were on sale.

Not prefect but helps.

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Here ya go.

http://www.advantagewear.com/

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Nice link, my only complaint is the selection for men. Boxers and briefs are the only two options, it would be nice if they had a man-thong option available.

My Dad has this problem and the only thing that finally worked for him was Botox injections. Ask your doctor about it, it completely worked for my Dad. Good luck.

Specializes in Aesthetics.

Botox works great. I'm a RN injector and I do this all the time. You will probably have compensatory sweating elsewhere but all of my patients don't care. It looks like in the future there will be a topical Botox for hyperhydrosis so people won't have to get all those injections. It is fairly expensive-I charge $1000 because you use a whole vial of Botox. If you have insurance and have tried all of the prescription products the insurance might pay for it if you go to a derm. The nice thing is it lasts 9-12 months so you don't have to do it too often! Good luck!

I've heard that Botox works really well too. As for stains - use an antiperspirant that doesn't contain aluminum - that's what causes the stains!

Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

"So, you may get your underarms to stop sweating only to have your butt crack compensate (for example)." That was funny!

So, is that 1000 bucks a year for Botox? Yikes?

What works well as a daily for people who just sweat when under pressure?

OP - I sure hope you found something cost effective that worked for you.

im raising this thread from the dead.

I use robinul, prescribed by a dermatologist for excessive sweating. works like a charm! moved back to hawaii from sf and the humid weather kills me.

the only thing is that you can get some dry mouth, i just eat gum to combat that. other than the dry mouth it works wonders.

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