Underarm Sweating
Axillary hyperhidrosis represents the excessive sweating of the underarms (sweaty underarms). This condition is usually accompanied by palmar hyperhidrosis or excessive hand sweating. Axillary hyperhidrosis may occur in the presence of stimuli like emotional distress and anxiety, but often it doesn’t have to be triggered by them. The sympathetic nerves that control the activity of the sweat glands produce an excessive amount of sweat and this leads to sweaty underarms.
The problems associated with excessive underarm sweating are more of a social connotation. This condition cannot be controlled by the patient. The involuntary occurrence of sweaty armpits poses a threat to the person’s social status and activity. Although the negative effects of excessive underarm sweating are not as important, they are still disturbing, and, in combination with other forms of hyperhidrosis, can destroy the balance of a person’s social life.
The treatment of excessive underarm sweating turns, at first, to medical deodorants, which can prove to be very effective. When the condition is more severe, the surgical resection of the sweat glands can be performed. Sympathectomy can also prove to be effective in treating axillary hyperhidrosis.
I hate it when my armpit sweats. It lowers my self-esteem. I can’t participate much in school activities due to this. I have tried several kinds of antiperspirant deodorant but not of these seems to work, please help. I’m still 18, and my social life is at top most now, but i can’t interact very well because of armpit sweating.
I have the same problem. I went to my doctor and she gave me Certin Dry. It has worked really well for me and hopefully for you to! You put it on at night and put another refreshing smelling one in the morning that gives you all day freshness. Hope this helps and good luck:)
HI Coco,
The product you are referring to is called Certain Dri Regular Roll-On, costs around $6.00 and can be found at just about any department store (Walmart, Meijers, etc).
For me, this product is overrated and made my underarms itch like crazy! It’s not just this antiperspirant, but all products that contain aluminum chloride that make me itch.
Have you tried Maxim Antiperspirant?
I have try all types of antiperspirant and none seem to work for me. I sweat a lot and I can take 3 showers a day and still. Sometimes I smell and it is embarrassing. What can I do?
I am a teenager, and ever since 5th grade I’ve suffered from excessive underarm sweating. At first, i assumed it was puberty, and i tried all different types on deodorant. It never worked. So all through 6th grade, I clammed my arms together, wore big jackets, and tried to hide it from all my friends. The cycle went, i sweat, i get nervous about other people seeing my sweating, i put a jacket on, i sweat some more and so on.
I didn’t tell my mom till the summer of 6th grade, and she felt bad for me so we went and bought clinical deodorant. I tried all types, none of them work. So to this day I still am hiding my problem to everyone except my mom. I went to the doctor and he suggested I see a dermatologist, but the money’s tight and I can’t really afford surgery. Is there anyway someone could give me advice or something? Is there a natural cute out there?
And I also sweat a lot on my palms too, its not that bad, but I have more than the usual person. Is that connected to my underarm sweating?
I have tried EVERY type of deodorant. All types that doctors have given me and nothing works. I have had a sweating problem since 7th grade and its so embarrassing. I sweat through my shirts and if I’m wearing a sweatshirt i often through that. I was looking into getting the glands removed or using the botox. Any suggestion?
Hey Kels,
I too started experiencing HH in my underarms from the age of around 14, only in Nov last year did I finally get the surgery to remove the sweat glands and with it all the hair follicles. I waited 9yrs to find a natural cure that worked, but nothing did it for me, not the antiperspirants, herbal treatments, even the medication only worked a while but with side affects of a dry mouth.
I do not perspire now but I do have 3 small scars under each arm which in time will heal. I must say that if you go the surgery route, do you research, I had quotes from $2800 – $15000, I met with the surgeons and the one who had the most knowledge and experience happened to be the cheaper option too.
I hope you can find a non-invasive solution to your HH, I know having this problem can affect your confidence. Good on you for confiding in your Mom!
Hey Christine, I know the feeling of being afraid of getting involved in sporting activities in case anyone noticed my underarms, I now look back in hindsight and see what I missed out on. Doing sports you are supposed to sweat anyways, so do it, get involved and enjoy your teenage years. I hope this helps with your self-esteem!
hi Guys,
I have a problem with sweaty underarms and I tried everything possible too. The only thing that I found that really works for me is PERSPIREX. You can get it at WalMart, Shoppers Drug Mart (Canada) and it’s around $15. You put it on at night and wash it away in the morning. The next day you’re free of sweat. I am serious. I have been using it for only about 1 week and it’s such a difference. I don’t have to wear sweaters over my shirts anymore. It’s worth a try, maybe it will work for you too.
K.
Hi,
I’ve used every antiperspirant product, they never work. i still have underarm sweating. it’s embarrassing.please, do any of you know any treatment that can actually stop excessive sweating?
I’ve been suffering from sweaty palms and armpits for a long time and I’m still in my teens. It really is embarrassing to have such a condition, people think I’m antisocial because i don’t like to meet or hangout with them but it’s not that, i just feel really bad about my sweating problem!
I need help because I’m left out of a lot of fun things that i would like to include myself in , but i just can’t. I actually have a boyfriend and he likes to hold my hand and he’s never said anything about the sweating and we’ve been together for five years so it really doesn’t matter to him, but just socially, my self esteem has been lowered dramatically.. HELP ME!!!!
I have a problem of underarms sweating, palm sweating and foot sweating…it’s very embarrassing for me. Do one of you know of a natural remedy that will be helpful?
It is very difficult as i m a student, in fact, it affects my day to day work. I can write fast exams but if they are long, my palm sweats a lot and affects my performance!
Please, help me…
I had the surgery for hyperhidrosis, it worked for few years, but then it’s back!
It may cost a lot in the states but I got the surgery for free in Canada.. or let’s just say, it’s covered by our health care. I don’t think hyperhidrosis is curable.
I just think that if you train yourself to relax more then you can at least reduce your sweating. I try to relax more and listen to relaxation sounds. It kinda helped me, although I still sweat once in a while.
I have been sweating excessively under the arm for the past couple years and my “cure” has been to use less soap under my armpits and apply Certain Dri at nights. Also it helps to sit in places that are cooler windows, ac vents, ect. I still seem sweat a lot but the methods i have been using did help a ton.
Good Luck Guys!
Hi,
I have the same problem with everyone here.. and knowing that I’m not the only one here makes me feel relieved that i could ask for help other than my mom.
I just simply sweat TOO much. I really hate it, it’s so embarrassing. Especially since my uniform is pink, i have to go through embarrassment everyday of my life. I can’t even eat with my friends at the cafeteria which is situated outside because of how hot it is which causes me to sweat more, so i prefer just staying inside a cool place.
I have tried only a few deodorants that says stuff like 24hour protection but i don’t really look for the antiperspirant thing, because i had no clue about it. Please can someone give me advice on how i could lessen the amount of sweat in my armpits so that i can go on with my college life without worrying about embarrassing moments. Could someone tell me what a good antiperspirant deodorant can be best for me??
thanks for the time!. =)
Hi guys. I was very young when i encountered this kind of problem having sweat underarm. I’ve tried all the deodorants that i think can help me to stop having this problem. When i am hanging out with my friends i always wear a white shirt for them not to notice my sweat underarm.
I already don’t know what to do. When we have a activities in our school i always don’t join them because of my sweating. One time i wore a pink shirt in our school and my underarm sweat was very noticeable. My classmates are always teasing me about that. They don’t stop teasing me about that.
When we have an occasion in our house i always change shirt for them not to notice about it. OMG. I don’t want to have this problem forever. Please help me. Please. I have a high grades but i am not honor because of my grades in activities that may cause me to sweat. It pulls down my total grade.
So please guys help me. I’m from Philippines. What can you suggest that is available in our country??? Please help me.
Hi there, has anyone tried Maxim? I want to give it a go cause I’m fed up with wet armpits all the time… even when its not hot!
I’m a teenager from England. I’m not sure if i have hyperhidrosis because when I’m at home with my family i don’t sweat as much. But when i go to school i am always looking at my armpits to see if i am sweating even though i am not hot. Its really embarrassing when i get sweat patches and have to plan my life around it.
I also have to take my deodorant everywhere with me and can never wear tight tops. I have quite a lot of friends but am always quiet because i don’t want to get noticed. I am sure i have heard people make comments about how i smell even though i have 2 showers a day and spray perfume on my all the time. I have also never had a proper boyfriend because i too scared that they will see my sweat. It’s ruling my life! Please somebody help!
Does anybody know of any treatments in the UK, that are effective and can be bought without prescription?
Thanks x
help us please!!!?
Hopefully there’s a medication we can use effectively on our sweaty problem.
I’m from England and i have a really bad underarm sweat situation.
every single day i sweat really bad for no reason. i have tried nearly every deodorant i can see and none of them work. at school i can’t join in sports. i love sports but everyone will notice my armpits and that’s the most embarrassing ever in my opinion.
I really want to tell my mum about it but i’m too embarrassed to do that. i have a girlfriend as well and i have to wear about 4 layers for it not to show up when i’m with her. Most of the time i make an excuse not to see her because of my sweat.
Please can somebody help me. is there any natural cures that could work ?
I tried everything, the only thing that has worked for me is a roll on deodorant that has aluminum Chloride 12%, you can buy it at any pharmacy over the counter. It needs to be applied at night on clean dry skin, the next day there is no sweat, it is unbelievable.
I understand what all you guys are experiencing….I am suffering from the same problems as well and it is so embarrassing and it discourages me from wearing the clothes I’d like to wear. The only colors I tend to wear are black and white because the sweat is not so visible.
I am in England, at an all girls school, I feel your pain guys I am the only person at school who has major sweating issues! It’s soooooooo embarrassing. I cant wear tops I always need a jumper to cover up. I am performing in drama soon and have to wear a tight top I need help pronto any advice?
I know exactly how you all feel!! Its not fun at all! I’ve tried every kind of deodorant possible and even the strongest one prescribed didn’t seem to work that well! my aunt has the same problem she loves that mitchum deodorant it does kind of help but I still sweat!!
I think it is a nervous thing just like the person from England. I sweat so much more when I’m out in and about then I do at home! I’m ready to try botox! I just want to tell all the kids that are worried about telling they’re moms.. don’t worry!
There are a lot of people that have the same problem! Just tell her and maybe she will find something that will help you! Can you imagine never having to sweat AGAIN!! that would be awesome!
I’m from Scotland and I’m 14. I’ve been excessively sweating for almost two years now. I’ve told 3 of my best friends about my sweating and I regret telling 2 of them.
One actually found it funny at first! I like her but she doesn’t understand. My other friend laughs at me when I tell her something doesn’t help my sweating and that’s why I’ve been upset. My other friend is very nice about it though. I have told my Mum.
I’ve tried lots of different types of deodorants and prescribed ones. By the way if you haven’t tried it put vinegar on your armpits and let it soak in at night and wash it off in the morning it helps for the first few hours of the day if it is cool!
I get really embarrassed about it because I can’t even put my hand up in class!
I hope I can find something that works well because my sweatyness depresses me sometimes.
P.S. I sweat a lot more in school as well! It makes me angry when I see my friends sweat because they haven’t bothered when I try really hard !
Hey everyone,
I suffer from hyperhydrosis, too. Now that I actually know what it is (and that I’m not just some freak that sweats too much), I realize that I’ve had it since about 7th grade. I’m 21 years old now and I still haven’t found a solution.
I read Wikipedia’s page about it and I guess there are medications you can take, or you can get surgery…
I’ve tried Certain Dri, Degree Clinical Protection, Mitchum Dry deodorant, etc, and none of them really worked. They kind of work for a few days and that’s it. I think I’m going to go to a doctor soon and just see if they can do anything. I just wanted to let you all know that you’re definitely not alone, and that I know what it’s like to plan everything around sweating too much… I think about it probably 100x a day, I try to check my shirts to see if I’m sweating, I have to change shirts, etc. I hope we can all find a cure!
Tengo 26 años, tengo ese mismo problema al igual que uds, he comprado de todo tipo de desodorantes, ninguno me funciona. Hay uno que otro que si, pero cuando estan a la mitad dejan de hacer efecto. Es vergonzoso e incomodo p q ahora ha empeorado mucho. Si me pongo camiseta abajo de una camisa, mi sudor traspasa. esto suele suceder hasta cuando estoy en aire acondicionado, que es casi siempre, de dia y de noche. Estoy harto!!!!! No tengo mal olor, por suerte. Que puedo hacer??????????
hi i have suffering from sweat underarm since childhood. It has been a major problem for me and I would like to find a solution. Please help me!
I’m 13 years old, about to be 14 and i have the same problem to.
I’ve noticed it since last year, but i thought it was puberty. I have tried a lot of antiperspirants but they only work for about 2 days. The more i think about it i think I’m going to talk to my mom about it and make a doctor’s appointment.
I’m in the track team at school and after we run we put our arms above our head to help air enter our lungs but i never do that because i have these big sweat stains under my arms.
I have noticed that i sweat more at school than at home.
It’s tough going through this….
I still haven’t found a cure, but i am going to ask my mum to get me sure maximum protection, and if that doesn’t work i will have to ask her to take me to the doctors,
I also get jealous of my friends, they never seem to sweat, even when there hot! Does anybody have any tips on how to stay sweat and odor free?
xx
Hyperhidrosis sucks. You all seem to be young. Sometimes if I feel too sweaty and I m at home, a relaxing bath seems to put an end to it, for a while. I hear it can be caused by an overactive adrenal gland….don’t know what the cure is for that. I am pretty sure a B- complex vitamin is good for nerves.
Try using teas that are good for calming the nerves. Sage tea is excellent for sweating, takes 1 to 2 hours to take effect. There is a product out, over the counter, that is supposed to reduce belly fat. On the package it says it improves mood and anxiety. I used it for a little over a week and I was actually sweat free in situations when I usually sweat. I did not take the recommended dose because it seemed like a lot, and I not sure what the long term affects would be. Even though it is natural, and had no side affects.
I took one pill 2 to 3 times a day. On the package at the recommended dose it says that it increases estrogen and also causes hair growth on face in women…..It didn’t happen to me. Like I said I only used a little and it seemed safe, but it sounds like it may increase testosterone too. The warning might be exaggerated, but check with your doctor and do research before using anything.
This product has B vitamins in it so try the vitamins first. Most importantly take a mental time out, if you are in a crowd, and you are an excitable person like myself and tell yourself to relax. Take long slow breathes. Does anyone out there who has this condition have any social anxiety issues? Just wondering.
I have always been quiet and shy even though I now like being with people, I do feel nervous. Just wondering if this could be the cause of hyperhidrosis? Or does one cause the other? Other things I’ve found–stay away from caffeinated coffee, eat healthy, don’t eat a lot of meat….Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night. I know I sweat more when I haven’t slept enough, which sounds like the adrenaline glands working over time.
My theory is that people with this condition are sensitive people, mentally and physically. We need to stay calm. And we are peaceful people. Enjoy who you are, and know thyself! Any feedback on my theory? I’ve put way to much thought into this.!!!!
Good luck !
MB
Firstly, hi Americans! Sorry, i love America, i’m from England, hope to go to New York one day. Secondly, i have the same problem, you’re not alone. I sweat quite a bit and the strongest recommended deodorant doesn’t work for me either.
This could be something to do with your glands so the first thing to do (after trying different deodorants) is go to your doctor. It may be embarrassing but if you’ve been embarrassed with this for quite a while then, why not? After that, he/she might recommend deodorants, etc. TRY, TRY, TRY again. Try all of them until you have found one which suits you. If you have no luck, maybe you can try someone else.
All i want to say to everyone with the same problem is: don’t worry because it will be alright in the end. Also, remember to shave regularly and if you, for some reason, are out and you suddenly feel really sweaty and clammy, carry on you a kit with a razor (or ladyshave, which ever is best) ,some hygienic wipes (the antibacterial kind), some handwash (or other cream to wet under your arms before shaving), an exfoliator (for washing), a plastic bag (for putting wet razor and exfoliator in after use), and deodorant. This is for emergencies when you can’t go and have a shower whenever you need to (like at school.)
I’m really eager to know if this has worked out for you. Please reply so i can see if my advice really worked.
Good luck everyone,
Demi. XxXxX
Hey everyone, i am 17 years old and on my last semester of high school. It has been really hard going through high school with hyperhydrosis, my armpits sweat so much! and i feel all your pain! the sweaty palms don’t bug me as much because i know so many people who have that.
I don’t think i had this problem in elementary school, but i know that ever since high school started the sweating problem has been driving me crazy! in grade 9 i wore whatever shirts i wanted, but i would keep my arms to my sides the whole day knowing that i was sweating big time!
When grade 10 came along i started wearing dark colors only, and wearing layers with a sweater..even in the summer! (my excuse? the school is too cold to wear a t-shirt!)
Underarm sweat has taken over my life entirely! I’m missing out on so much like prom, dating, activities, jobs, and wearing what i want! so I’ve finally had enough and I’m going to find a solution and live my life the way i want to!
I have only told my mom, and she’s going to help me find a cure (I’ve tried MANY antiperspirants, even the ones that are claimed to work) . We’ll be talking to my doctor soon and my mom has recommended trying acupuncture, and if that doesn’t work i want to try botox, i want to be able to wear t-shirts this summer instead of sweaters!
I recommend not getting your sweat glands removed, it may sound like a good idea but really, they are meant to be there!
I’ll let you all know how the acupuncture goes!
Robyn
Hey Kathy!
I am going to try our solution and I really hope that it works!
I have been sweating since 5th grade and im sick and tired of sweating and worrying about my underarms! I HATE that i cant lift my arms up and not have stains there! PLEASE!!! If you have any other solutions please tell me! I WANNA LIVE MY LIFE AGAIN!!!!
I’ve had sweating problems for years, and like everyone else, I was highly embarrassed and self conscious. I tried everything- deodorants, teas and pills, and I even had botox injections 3 times, all failed.
But I did find something that provided extreme, significant relief. It doesn’t actually stop my sweating, but it’s the greatest discovery I’ve ever come across to hide my sweating.
Dress shields.
They can be at stores, are inexpensive, and unbelievably helpful. In all the research I did online, I never once heard anyone mention these things, but they have truly changed my life. I cried the first time I wore them because of how better everything was.
Seriously, check it out and read up on them. You will not be disappointed. Although your sweating doesn’t really stop, and you have to be choosy about certain clothes (thin see through fabrics, short sleeves, etc) because you can see the dress shield. Otherwise, they are impossible to notice.
I highly recommend that you look into these if you want to be more comfortable in your daily life and are sick of having to wear black every damn day.
Good luck.
Hey Everyone, i have had sweating problems for 3 years now and I’ve tried many things. I’ve tried prescription deodorant which seemed to do nothing. I’ve tried natural remedies which slowed down the sweating but no total relief (things like magnesium pills, tea, baking soda, vinegar) nothing seems to fully work.
I’m going to try some of the things people have said on here like that Certain Dry stuff and PERSPIREX and give it a shot. I don’t know what to do and I’m at the peak of my social life (High School)
I’m 23 years old and recently, my excessive sweating has gotten SO much worse.
I’ve stopped wearing sandals or shoes that require me to not wear socks because my feet literally puddle sweat in my shoes and I end up slipping and falling because my feet are sliding around my shoes. But when I wear socks and sneakers, but my feet smell when I have to take my shoes off. Oh, yoga class is an embarrassment, because I wear socks and my feet smell because they are so sweaty. I don’t wear socks and I slip all over because my feet are so sweaty.
My palms sweat like crazy too…in the summer it is the worst, although its bad at anytime during the year. Papers get damp if I hold them too long, I can’t take the cap off of pens sometimes because my palms are so sweaty, and its embarrassing to give my kids high 5’s (I’m a teacher) b/c they instantly wipe their hands on their clothes b/c my palm is sweaty.
And if that’s not enough, there is the armpit sweating. No matter the time of year I get HUGE circle down the sides of my shirt…even if I wear layers, I just sweat right through. I always have to think about how much my sweat stains will show up on my clothes…I can’t wear as many colors as I want. I have to plan my wardrobe around my armpits.
I’ve tried different deodorants/antiperspirants, products like CertainDri, herbal remedies like apple cider vinegar and charcoal supplements, and nothing works. I just sit and I feel my hands, feet, and armpits pooling sweat. I need help. PLEASE.
I have had this problem of excessive sweating since I was 9 years old and 29 years later it is not any better. The Dress Shields do not stop the sweating but it will allow you to wear that pretty shirt or dress with some confidence but that’s temporary. Like most of you, I’ve tried the deodorants and antiperspirants and none of them seem to work. I am looking into Botox injections to hopefully relieve me at least for the summer months. I don’t sweat as much in the winter but it’s still there so if I’m comfortable after the consultation regarding Botox, I will give it a shot.
I’m 13, going into 9th grade this fall. I’ve tried numerous deodorants, antiperspirants, and combinations of them. the sweating just doesn’t stop. going to school is horrible, my choices are either: black, or colored with a sweatshirt to hide the awful stains. And now that its summer, i cant use a sweatshirt to cover it up. The sun just makes everything worse. its so embarrassing, and i can’t bear to tell anyone. I’ve been hiding this since i was in 6th grade (going on 3 years this fall). can someone help me?
I have the same problem as you all (also I can’t spell, totally different story but excuse me if my spellings really off).
I used to have to wear a jumper EVERYWHERE it was awful because I could never take it off or anything and would have to make excuses. I tried wearing a lot of black to not let the sweat show but it still did and all the black got me name called, such as Emo ect. I was prescribed some kind of special stuff to try and sort it and it did for about a year but it irritates your armpits so badly it’s horrible because you still can’t wear vest tops in case you have red patches because of the alcohol in the stuff reacting with your skin.
However now it’s stopped working and the sweating is back, I don’t know what to do because it’s really getting me down, when I thought I’d finally solved it I hadn’t. I don’t have any cash for surgery, and I’m only 14 so my parents would have to pay for it and their not exactly loaded either. Now people talk about it I can see that my palm sweating is connected, I just thought it was normal but even as I write this my hands are all wet and it’s disgusting.
My mum knows and she had the same problem when she was my age and still does but I don’t know what I can do. I have a show tonight but I can’t bare to get changed till the last possible moment in case I start to sweat on my outfit. Has anyone got any ideas on how to solve my problem
xx
I struggled with hyperhidrosis as well, but I have learned certain things to mitigate the problem.
1) None of the anti-perspirants worked for me at all. In fact, I think many of them actually made my problem worse. Currently, I am just using a mineral rock that I rub on my underarm following a shower. This is basically a salt that will neutralize any odors caused by bacteria. If your underarms smell, it is most likely the result of bacteria. Try an anti-bacterial soap to help with the smelling.
2) The next time that you are in a situation where you are sweating less than you would normally be sweating, write down all of the things that are making you feel more comfortable at that time. For me, I realized that I feel the most comfortable when I can control the most number of variables surrounding me. By variables I mean small things like picking where I want to sit, not walking into a class or meeting late, etc. I found that the only way to control these variables was to PLAN ahead. I usually get everywhere I need to be at least 15 minutes early, that way I can acclimate to the environment. I write down lists so that I have a good idea of what I need to do when I get someplace. Also, I never allow myself to be the awkward person in the group. Without being overbearing, I make sure that I speak up and introduce myself. When I feel isolated, I feel less comfortable, so I stopped allowing myself to be isolated. Most people think that I am OCD, but in truth, I need to plan ahead in order to feel comfortable. The feeling of comfort is worth more to me than the few minutes of preparation spent.
3) Exercise is essential. Sweating is a system in the body to regulate temperature. I found that when I work out, even slightly, my mood and temperature control system is much better. I started out doing aerobic exercise, but that actually made my problem worse. Instead, I started low-impact weight training, and that worked really well. A trainer at my gym told me that the only way to change the structure and appearance of the body was through building muscle. When I got stronger (and incidentally leaner) activities were less exerting and I generally felt cooler all day long. Plus, my posture got better and I stopped feeling so self-conscious.
4) I never eat too much sodium, bad fats, or too much sugar. I also never drink coffee, eat chocolate or smoke cigarettes. I believe these items all increase the heart rate, which in turn causes the body to get hotter, and therefore, sweat more. In fact, I only lean meat, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Occasionally I will treat myself to something (usually alcohol), but not too often and typically only if I will have time to recover from it (in private). The day after drinking alcohol is when I sweat the worst. I also stay away from spicy food. This has a “sweat-producing” effect for me as well. Eating healthy foods and less toxins have also made my body smell better, and my skin look better.
5) The combination of my workout routine and eating regimen has caused me to lose weight. I am 6 foot tall, and I weigh 165 pounds. I was never obese, but at one point I weighed 200 pounds. Since losing the extra weight, I don’t sweat nearly as much anymore. This made sense to me logically, because fat is insulation. Its what keeps the whales warm. And, I believe, it was causing me to be too warm as well.
6) I completely eliminated people from my life who were either bad influences or who brought my confidence level down. These types of people made me nervous and that was the feeling I was trying to rid myself of. It occurred to me that when I am around someone who makes me feel defensive or nervous, there is probably a good reason I feel that way and it would probably be better (for me) to avoid that person (or people). I do this even if I have no reason to avoid these people. It means more to me to feel good about myself and my life, than to be polite and courteous. I actually had to end a relationship for this reason, but I was glad I did. I felt better and more confident afterward.
I know that there are medical mysteries out there, but my hyperhidrosis was really a byproduct of the way that I lived my life. Maybe my sweating was also brought on by other factors, so I am not trying to demean or patronize anyone and/or their problem. I realized that it was not my sweating that kept me from living, but my not living that made me sweat. I had to rethink my lifestyle and my outlook, but eventually, things that were hard became second nature. This is funny, because as I write this down, I can remember wanting to be the person that I feel I have become. My family was always late, always irresponsible, etc. That made me feel anxious and I think that contributed to my anxiety about sweating.
I would suggest that you experiment with your lifestyle before you let a doctor inject you with the most poisonous substance on earth, or cut out your sweat glands, or burn your skin with harsh chemicals to prevent sweating. By the way, most of those harsh anti-perspirants are laced with aluminum compounds that have been theorized to cause Alzheimer’s disease. Read up on Alzheimer’s before you take your chances with these drugs.
If you can honestly say to yourself that you have tried everything, and not just every over-the-counter product, then my advice isn’t for you. But if you never workout, never plan ahead, and eat the worst foods possible, it is logical that your body reacts in a way that you don’t like. I haven’t completely cured my problem, otherwise I wouldn’t be on this site, but I have greatly reduced my problem, and turned my life around in an effort to do so. I have read the posts of all these young people (I am 28 years old) on here and I’d like to stress the importance of doing things that are good for you. Many people have written that they are in the “prime” of their social life. For me, I loved high school, but it was definitely not the “prime” of my life. I would say that the beginning of the “prime” of my life was at the end of high school. That was when I was first able to really accomplish something on my own and work towards achievements for myself.
This may be a little over-dramatic for a hyperhidrosis posting, but I was affected by reading all of these other people’s postings. I never knew there were other people thinking these thoughts. It makes me want to help people with this problem the way that I helped myself. Trust me, sticking to some slight changes in your life will have really great results eventually.
Charlotte I totally agree with you about 5yrs ago i stopped my sweating by changing my diet and loosing all of my excess weight I actually felt cold for the first time and had to rug up.
It was exciting I ate only meats veggies fish etc. healthy stuff. Exercised one a day till I sweated. I lost heaps of weight and lost the sweat problem thanks for your post I have had two kids since then and now have to start again.
So not fair but I want my life back. Its not easy but its worth not having that clammy feeling anymore. My natropath (Naturopathic philosophy favors a holistic approach and minimal use of surgery and drugs) said it was the liver not working to its fullest capacity, heating up the body, candita (refers to a wide array of symptoms mainly focusing around gastrointestinal distress, rashes, sore gums and other symptoms) making me feel muggy, and thyroid etc. All fixed by exercise and weight loss cutting sugar, all wheat, pasta, rice, processed meat vegemite yeasty products and dairy. I use soy. You do this till your sorted then you can bring back small amounts of the above. I’m going to try it again I hope it still works.
I have recently discovered that if I use Almay brand antiperspirant at night after my bath, that it helps a lot. It has cut my sweating I would say in more than half. Almay is an antiperspirant free of perfumes, etc. I’ve had this problem since I was a young teen and now I am an older woman. Like a lot of you I tried Mitchum, Certain Dry and I seemed to be extremely allergic to these harsh antiperspirants. It was only recently because of the internet and a segment I saw on Rachel Ray show that I began to realize there were others out there with this problem and that there was perhaps hope of reducing the problem.
Good luck to you all and please don’t let this define you in any way.
Hello,
I am 15 going on 16 in 3 months. I’ve been sweating for approx. 5 years. I tend to sweat more in school, and around friends or even boys. I feel as if my mind is racing sometimes. I have friends, but i never have told them. Except one of my friends who only gets very sweaty when its hot, but that understandable with me i sweat constantly.
I have tried, Certain Dry, Vinegar under the arms. Hypercare (prescribed) Robinul ( prescribed also. i do not recommend, side effects are constipation and dry eyes and mouth), and all clinical strength deodorants.
I have prayed a 1000 times, asking the Lord for strength and guidance, but nothing seems to help. I am going to a physiologist because maybe this is a mental thing you know? But I am entering my sophomore year in high school, i want to be sweat free, i feel as if it this happen i will be sooooo confident.
IF ANYONE, has had any solutions or success please give me some feedback my email is stopthesweat@inbox.com. PLEASE HELP ME
I never knew that there were so many people who had this problem too! Im in high school, and Im going through the same tihngs everyone else is. Deodorant doesn’t seem to help too much, but im finding ways that get me through the day.
I found out low blood sugar can cause excessive sweating, and i noticed when I tried cutting soda out of my diet I seemed to sweat a lot, but when I drank it again it helps. It also seemed like heat-induced sweating was better after I layed out in the sun for awhile this summer. I pick out clothes that will help hide it, like cotton fabrics and very dark colors. I ALWAYS where a shirt over top of my tee, its like a button down shirt that I just leave unbuttoned over the tee.
Try not to think about it, because there’s really a difference when I’m having fun and feeling confident about myself. Also, I try to keep my arms away from my sides, so that its ventilated. When I do stuff with friends, eating somewhere or going to the movies is good because you don’t trigger sweat by moving too much. I saw on TV where a girl had surgery where they clipped the sweat nerve going to her hands so they didn’t sweat bad, and it wasn’t like a big surgery or anything. I also saw where a woman had the sweat glands scraped off from underneath the skin and she said it was amazing. I’m pretty sure when I get a good amount of sleep and try to keep my life in a positive/healthy outlook, I seem to sweat less, and I don’t SWEAT the sweating as much either!
I’m 15 years old and I’m pretty sure I have hyperhydrosis. I don’t tend to sweat around my family but at school or when meeting family friends, the sweat comes. I only sweat in my armpits and its embarrassing! At school I always wear a jacket or big shirts to try to hide it. I have tried secret clinical strength deodorant but it didn’t work. To make matters worse when I was buying it, my mom saw and said what do you need that for? I replied I think I may have a problem, which she laughed at and then continued to make a joke of it for the rest of the day. If I do want this problem to go away I realize that I will have to tell her seriously, but i’m dreading it.
I think I sweat to to anxiety or nerves. I have lots of friends at school and love clothes, but I always tend to look for fashionable clothes that will cover my problem up.
My suggestion for girls that don’t want to wear big sweatshirts everyday is sleeveless shirts, and dresses. They make me feel more comfortable and I noticed I tend to think less of the sweating. Also big shirts work also, with a pair of skinny jeans, you look and feel comfortable!
I’m going to try maxim and hypercare to see if it helps more, and also i’m trying to boost myself esteem and try not to think to much about it.
Hopefully one day there will be a cure, and we can all go to a party and throw our hands in the air with everyone else and dance without a care!
My under arm sweating started at the worst time. My freshmen year of high school. I was in denial so I would put tape on my shirts underarm so not one would notice. By sophomore there was nothing I could do I would sweat through hoodies and all. Junior year I started wearing dark colors.
I come from a very popular family and despite this condition I have tons of friends. But I am emotionally drained. I apply deodorant up to 5 times a day in school. I refrain from hugging people because I am afraid of the sweat stain or funny spell.
This condition has definitely affected me, I don’t feel NORMAL. I recently told my mom but she doesn’t understand and told me everybody sweats you will grown out of it. I am seeking surgery with or without their support.
Melinda,
Don’t do it hun! Do you realized that the surgery, talked up by so many doctors, can actually, and often does, cause the sweating to be worse? And, once you have had the surgery, there is for sure no cure, no turning back! If you don’t have it, you always have alternatives to look for and the future may hold a real cure.
Please wait, don’t do something that may make it worse.
Barb
I have a question for Donna in Australia. What naturopath did you go to? I would like to try natural remedies as there is no way botox will be injected into my body~!
I went to a regular GP today and they were rather unhelpful and would hate to waste time and money looking for a naturopath that has a clue.
okay so im a 17 year old male and i also suffer from hyperhidrosis its really annoying. im not really embarrassed about it all that much so i don’t think it’s nerves like some of you other people. im going into the doctors next week for a botox shot because i have tried most antiperspirants and none seem to work. It would be nice to cure this ridiculous ailment.
So far the only thing I’ve found that had made a difference for me was this Adidas deodorant that was PH balanced and aluminum free. Unfortunately my skin had a bad reaction to it and I developed something like a sunburn on my underarms which was really, really painful. But the first day or two before that happened it made a very noticeable difference, so it might be worth trying. I’m sure not everybody has that kind of reaction.
I’ve been meaning to try Perspirex, hopefully that will make a difference for me.
I know coffee is a huge trigger for excess sweating for me, I always sweat regardless, but after coffee it’s so much worse. I still drink it though to make it through work and going out after work!
I have axillary hyperhidrosis and i’ve noticed that when i smoke marijuana (medical purposes) my underarms dry up for awhile. just letting you know this helped me.
I become so frustrated with my problem! As many others here, I have been dealing with this problem for as long as i can remember. I am always forced to wear a jacket to hide my problem. it gets really hard when people ask me why i am wearing a jacket in the middle of summer in ARIZONA!!
I am a really social person and it gets really embarrassing when i give someone a high five and they ask
” Why are your hands wet?”
I told my mom about it and she said that it will pass but its been going on for a while and there still hasn’t been a change!
So if anyone has any information that could help me and my Big problem let me know ASAP!!
I do have the problem of sweaty arms and would like to hear anyone’s advice on what to use to help me stop this please, or, even to reduce it.
Hi everyone!
I’m Sabrina from the Philippines. I’ve read all your comments thinking that these would help me.. I’m also suffering from excessive underarm sweating and i really wanted to treat this as soon as possible. I’ve been trying different brands of antiperspirants and deodorants and still, these wont work.. if i would rate my sweating, it would be 60/100. I am still looking for a brand that will help me I am not sure if those products that you all mentioned are available here in the Philippines.. please help me regarding this matter..
I hope someone would answer me because it is so irritable.. we all know that if underarm sweats are left for maybe a couple of hours, it would give us that bad odor. Please, please help me.
If you would like to help me and share your knowledge on how to eliminate these things, please leave me a message..
thank you(^_^)
Hi there!
There are 3 brands that work pretty well:
1) No Sweat – it’s a roll-on to apply once or twice a week
2) Drysol – dab-on
3) Biotherm – cream (better) or roll-on to apply twice a week
If these products don’t work, your problem is definitely serious. A doctor might be able to prescribe Botox injections in your underarms (yes Botox is used that way as well)
I’d also recommend to be aware of the fabrics you are wearing, some fabrics just make you sweat and in doubt, wear black!
Good luck!
Christelle
I thought that my sister and I,,,, the only person in this world dealing with hyperhidrosis. it sucks because its ruining my life, i can’t go on a date with my friends, i cant wear clothes that i want to wear, etc… because I’m afraid they might see me in that situation with super duper stinky sweaty underarm, its embarrassing,
and i don’t know how to stop it.
please tell me what to do…….
Has any one of you guys ever tried drysol for underarm sweating? I have heard of it but don’t know where to get it… its so embarrassing!
Hi everyone, I’m a teenage girl and I have the same problem as you.. anyway.. i have never been to a doctor and to be truthful this is the first time i have looked this up. i have tried every over-the-counter deodorant. possible… even boy deodorants.
I know it sounds pathetic.. at school i will go in the bathroom and put paper towels under my arms just to make it go away for a while. i don’t have smell issues.. but this is impacting my life so bad! I’m a honors student but i cant raise my hand.. i cant give hugs.. i cant share shirts with my best friends.. i cant be a NORMAL teen.. and it sux.. i kinda got in the goth thing.. like wearing black to kinda hide it but i still have my arms glued to my sides and my hair always down to hide it too.
I have a boyfriend of 6 months and its so damn frustrating when u can’t snuggle or be in the moment I’m always worrying!.. my friends wanna know why i don’t take my jacket off… i like my body .. I’m fit.. but i cant wear tight clothes and show it off.. the only sport i’m in is swim team because you cant tell but.. i would like to do other things… I’m going to tell my mom and get an appointment with my doctor… so if you have any cures great.. if not, then TIPS on HIDING it would be great! thanx so much
~~Aiecy
Hi everyone,
Wow, i didn’t know so many people suffered from this! i thought i was the only one, it is a terrible problem to have.
I find myself wearing layers and layers to hide my sweat and i always get very sweaty and nervous around certain people that I’m interested in but i will always be afraid to act on it with my sweating problems any tips or cures would be great to help me get over this problem and get on with my life.
I can.. pretty much sweat through anything. My record is 2 t-shirts and a hoodie. Even though it seems like I sweat less with more layers, sue to the comfort that no-one can see it. but. I’m going to the doctor soon, hopefully I can get by.
Hello everyone, i thought i was the only one going through this but apparently not!!!!!!! Thank god!!!! I’m 15 now. My h.h. started around 6th grade, surprisingly.
I stuck balls of kleenex under my shirt, but it was baaaaad when they bulged out and i was constantly fidgeting. (Also, wet kleenex easily falls apart if you know what I mean, and always left little shreds on the inside of my shirts that would fall out! How embarrassing!) I started wearing black, because it hides the stain. My friends asked why. I was not goth. I wore white then, to find terrible yellow stains after just a few days! I couldn’t raise my hand. I couldn’t hug people! Applying Clorox bleach with q-tips helped the yellow stain situation, but I still had MAJOR sweating problems.
I sweated through sweatshirts and hoodies. I self-diagnosed myself with hyperhidrosis and thought it was because I wasn’t “fit” enough, or just from my nonstop worrying nature. WRONG. Ladies, there are some things to help it…like wearing sleeveless tops in the summer and holding your arms out to your side. If the sweat starts dripping down your top from the armpit, fold your arms and stealthily put your dry thumbs to the armpit and collect the moisture, wiping it on your jeans. It works ok.
I used to feel such desperation choosing my outfit for the day, only picking from 5 or so tops, and thinking people would wonder if i don’t own very many clothes. The truth is I do–like skin-tight Hollister or A.E tops–but i CAN’T wear them because they are so thin.
Oh yeah, one more tip: stripes. Try white and black, or white and navy. Or try a white top with many patterns/flowers in different colors. That way the sweat stain isn’t noticeable. TIE DIE also works, especially if it’s crazy.
But the deodorant doesn’t work. And envying those with dry pits doesn’t help. Just accept yourself and relax, but don’t TELL yourself to relax. The cure: pretend you have no problem at all. I’m on the road to recovery!!! YOU CAN DO IT guys
hi!
I’m from Philippines.. I’m also suffering from underarm excessive sweating for 3years now..and I’m still in search of better, effective antiperspirant. I’ve already tried many brands and nothing work. ‘get really frustrated regarding this problem. it caused me not to attend reunions, trips and many outdoor activities..I’m getting really conscious about the stains in my shirt..really!!!help me.. I’m looking for any antiperspirant available here in our country..so anyone..please, please help me..gimme some advice.. thanks!
well..this xmas vacation I’m planning to go to a doctor for a check up..year is about to end..and summertime’s coming over..I’d be taking my OJT (hopefully) ..summer here would mean so much of hot temp..i don’t wanna flood out sweat on my shirt.. T.T …waaaaahhhh..but I’m scared..I’m marking it as my last option. -sigh-
I’m 14, I’ve had sweaty underarms since i was about 6th or 7th grade, I’m now in 9th grade,
I’m really popular in my school. but underarm wetness is limiting me to wear whatever shirt i want and feel confident in it, Since i’m in high school now, i don’t want to be ridiculed, i went through it in my jr. high years, and I’ve tried everything out there, i haven’t been to a doctor, and i just discovered that its hyperhidrosis,
please help me:(
hey, I’m having the same problems as most the people one here, my underarms sweat SO bad, even if I’m cold!!!>:( It sucks so bad, because I can never wear just a shirt, I always have to wear hoodies.
I’m 15, and its the most embarrassing thing to deal with in school! I always keep my arms really close to my arms & am terrified that people will notice. I don’t want to date anyone because who wants to date a girl who always has pit stains?!
I’ve tried sooo many antiperspirants, even certain dri, but nothing is working. I wish I could get the surgery, but my family has NO money at all!
I don’t know what to do, this is ruining my life:(
hi.. I am form the Philippines. I’ve been sweating a lot since i was in the 7th grade and now I’m in the 9th grade.. I haven’t told anyone about this except my mom.. I tried every antiperspirant but none of them worked.. i don’t want to have a surgery cause it costs a lot and we can’t afford it.. i want to get rid of this sweating so much.. and there are times that I smell although I put deodorant-antiperspirant. what am I going to do to stop this sweating?? please help.. thanks..
I had this problem for the past 25 years and fortunately I got a simple remedy through some experience. Just use NIVEA DRY FORMULA body spray and use everyday on your underarms, it’s about $8. I hope this definitely help to some extent at least up to your comfort. Try this and confirm!
When I sweat it is pretty embarrassing!!! I can’t lift my arms up without someone seeing my sweat stains!!!! So I can’t really wear what I want to wear without sweating excessive amounts!! So you can usually find me in my dad’s sweatshirts or droopy clothes!
I am i 9th grade. i sweat really bad especially at school. going to school is just embarrassing. in summer it is worst. i feel very uncomfortable while sitting in a class. my shirt gets wet with sweat some times even my trouser. even at home when I’m not active my T-shirt starts getting wet. i feel shy among my sister.
I use rubbing alcohol for odor free feet, bikini area (but not on your labia girls!) and arm pits.
I rarely have body odor show up on my clothing anymore. No yellow stain on white clothes from commercial deodorant / antiperspirant.
I do still sweat. But at least I don’t smell. Half the battle done!
i know sweating excessively underarm is such a pain…please please help me….really … i cry every night and ask god why me? …so please help me! If you guys have any tips ….please please …I’m so tired of this …really….why don’t i just be normal just like everyone else? hix hix
I’m a teenager and I’ve been suffering from HH for about three and a half years. It all started in about the middle of 6th grade. I’ve been to the doctors and they prescribed something for it, but it didn’t work at all.
This disorder can really mess up a girls confidence. I wear T-shirts (mostly black) every day. I have a lot of friends, and have had to turn down partys and sleepovers because i didn’t want them to see the embarrassing stains.
I can’t help but get jealous when i see my friends wearing tight shirts and have absolutely nooo stains! I’m soo glad to know I’m not alone in this.
Thanks, and GOOD LUCK
Hi,
I’m 13 and I have experienced excessive perspiration for a little over 3 years now. It started in fifth grade and since then, I have worn sweaters, hoodies and fleece jackets year round in hope of no one discovering what I’m hiding. Summer is coming and it’s hot enough. I hate having to feel warmer than everyone else because of hyperhidrosis. I have tried every deodorant and antiperspirant that there is, whether it’s clinical, regular or for males. Nothing seems to work. I do not want botox, and I am definitely not having surgery. Armpit guards don’t stop sweating, they just make it unnoticeable. I would like for my sweating to stop completely. I also sweat in my palms. It feels disgusting. I try my hardest not to shake hands and give high fives because it’s very embarrassing.
Can someone please help me. I don’t think i can stand another day of this!!
I’m 15 years-old. I was adopted when i was 11 and have never had any calmness in my life. My older sister has split personalities. I have depression under control but my armpits always sweat! i can be doing absolutely nothing! and i will have at least a 1-2 inch spot of seat.! please please please HELP ME?! i don’t need anymore stress! This has caused me severe anxiety of ppl and now i refuse to do any activities really. I stray away from people and become more and more lonely.. I tell myself ppl won’t care but they do. No doctor prescribes antipersperant works either. And my doctor act like it’s doesn’t even matter. I REALY NEED SOME ADVISE!
Botox works quite well for about 6 mos, then you need more injections. They put about twelve teeny tiny punctures and deposits in each armpit – takes about 15 minutes. Just go to your dermatologist and say you have hyperhidrosis. Your insurance should cover it. I’ve been doing it for three years now, and it’s changed my life. I can wear whatever I want, even silk in bright colors – absolutely no sweat stains. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Yea I’m thirteen and ever sence puberty I sweat under my arms on a daily basis (exept when I’m sleeping). I always wear a dark jacket to hide it, wear deoderent 24-7, but I still sweat through my t-shirt and jacket. I just started looking up sweating problems, because now it’s really cutting into my social life and selfesteam. People are starting to notice, and it’s very annoying. I’m probably going to talk to my doctor soon, I’m not worried but I’m not exactly sure what to say. Anyone got any pointers?
P.S. Even though some times things seem like people are judging you and it;s this huge thing. It’s not read what all these other people say. They go through it and most of the people that write these are teenagers. they have all their life to find a cure. And now all oyu have to do is keep trying different things. There are armpit pads, germ-x drys out your hands, and if anybody says anything it’s not like they don’t sweat. They think it’s gross because they don’t want to have sweat under their arms or clamy hands either.
I know I’m going to sound like one of those preachers but things do happen for a reason and most are life thereatening, so be glad the only thing you do have is some sweat under your arms, or wet hands.
And if you’ve read more than half of these STOP get out of the house and do something it’s only sweat it aint going to kill you!
Could some people who have had the surgery comment with some more detail on successes/failures? I’m pretty sure I have severe hyperhidrosis being as after applying Certain-Dri at night, Prescription Strength AntiPerspirant, and standing outside in a mild snow storm in nothing but a t-shirt, I managed to have soaked underarms in less than 20 minutes. I’m pretty convinced I have no other alternative but some form of surgery at this point.
hey..I’m 17 from Philippines.. I have this sweating since I was in highschool and now, I’m in college. Its good to hear that I’m not alone.. I hope we’ll catch up to a cure.. Be positive guys.. I know what it feels.. being embarrassed at not able to do such stressful activities.. I just now chooses what color to wear.. white and black shirts are okay.. tc guys!.. =)
hey guys/girls haven’t read all the posts yet so sorry if this is similar to another post but there are a few things i have noticed from some of the comments i have seen so far such as ;
- deodorant and antiperspirant are actually different things deodorant is actually just for bad body odour as the name suggests think of it more as a body spray just to make you smell nicer i.e like a perfume or aftershave. antiperspirant is what you actually need to stop sweating and a lot of these are scented also.
so if you have tried all the different deodorants maybe try using the antiperspirants ? it seems from some of the posts some people may have been confused between the two. As far as i know (living in England) in most supermarket’s and pharmacy chain stores they come in all different strengths and brands the supposed best on the market in England is PerspireX and in the US the strongest in store seems to be MAXIM. However if you have bought all the ones on the shelves that doesn’t mean you have used all of the different ANTIPERSPIRANTS available there are more available by prescription which you have to make a visit to the doctor to acquire, these antiperspirants are a lot lot stronger and often will stop most sweating.
other things that help a lot from my experience all natural;
1.get down the gym get in shape do lots of cardio and general fitness work
2.applying malt vinegar at night often applying it too cotton wool balls or tissue paper and then wiping under your arms allowing it too dry then washing off in the morning
3. wiping fresh lemon slices under your arm can often help bad odour greatly
4.there are also various products available to buy from stores and via the internet ranging from sweat pads which are subtle and you stick to your underarms (more preferable for women) to various body washes, cream, gels and sprays all to help stop sweating and bad odour.
5. this is more a tip for all DO NOT waste your money on any of the ebooks available as they all use the same tip which does not work! the biggest con of all these books is “stop sweating, start living” please please please dont buy these ebooks i cannot stress how bad they are. you probably now want to know the secret and in laymans terms they tell you to wash without soap under your arms and instead to use a loofah (oh btw gents you have to shave your armpits as well btw) this pretty much just makes shaving your arms worse and your sweating a lot worse as it aggravates your armpits (i do not recommend doing this seriously! if you try this method i will not be held responsible for the pulsating, itchy, red sweaty rash, which you will probably have to see a doctor to get cleaned up anyway)
sorry if this sounds condescending it was not meant to be i thought i would just state the points i have thus researched and clear up a few points i dont have particularly bad HH and i have to say thus far all i have done is gotten into shape and changed my antiperspirant i also change my antiperspirant when they run out to another of the same brand my sweating is not that bad some days worse than others but i have recently convinced myself i can do more so i think tomorrow i may buy some perspireX and see how that goes .
peace out , and good luck hope this helps a little
(p.s getting in shape only requires an hour down the gym 3x a week which is easy i managed to do it at school and when i worked 8-8 in the summer)