Excessive Armpit Sweat: Remedies And Treatments
Excessive armpit sweating is an inconvenience that can create embarrassment. Sweat itself is the natural cooling process of our body. Helps maintain a body temperature around 37 degrees. You can sweat due to the increase in external temperature, in case of stress, physical activity or nervousness.
Just as each person is different in somatic traits, personality, tastes, sweating is no exception. The excessive sweating can affect people in different parts of the body like the arms or hands, feet, etc.
Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis
Excessive armpit sweating is mistakenly associated with poor hygiene or self-care. This can cause severe discomfort in the sufferer, especially because it cannot be controlled and even more so when it is accompanied with bad smell.
Causes of excess sweat or hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is divided into primary and secondary. The causes of primary hyperhidrosis are not yet defined, but among them are hypothesized:
- Causes related to genetic factors.
- Relations with food.
Secondary hyperhidrosis, on the other hand, depends on various diseases.
Care
There are several options for treating excessive underarm sweating.
- Lotion based on aluminum salts. It tends to cause skin irritation, as it is generally poorly tolerated by most people.
- Another option is the application of botulinum toxin, known as Botox. It is injected into the armpits, and blocks the action of the sweat glands. The treatment can only be performed by a doctor and lasts for 6-9 months.
- It is also possible to resort to surgical treatment if previous treatments are not effective.
Natural remedies or treatments
Since medical interventions can carry risks, you can also try various natural remedies. If they work, you will have solved the problem in a simple and above all economic way.
You can prepare a homemade antiperspirant or deodorant, as follows.
What do you need?
- Baking soda: ¼ of a cup.
- Corn starch: ¼ of a cup.
- Virgin, unrefined coconut oil: 6 to 8 tbsp.
- Some essential oil of your liking.
How is it prepared?
Mix the baking soda with the cornstarch. Add the oil and mix well, then, put the mixture in a container and add a few drops of the chosen essential oil. Finally, place it in the refrigerator to allow it to solidify.
You can use it as a classic anti-perspirant. Important: never apply it after shaving the armpits, as it could irritate the skin.
Anti-transpirant talc
The ingredients are:
- Cornstarch
- An essential oil of your preference.
- Apply it immediately after drying.
Remember that natural remedies can work for some people, and not for others. It all depends on the severity of the problem and the possible presence of pathologies or diseases as the real cause of excessive sweating.
If the problem persists, consult a specialist, without hesitation or shame. If the situation hurts you emotionally, don’t take it lightly, seek help to find a solution to the problem.
Don’t let excessive sweating damage your life, your personal relationships, work, study and even your self-esteem.
