How can i limit sweat production???!!!?

Question

I have a friend who wants to know but does not want me to tell anybody. I just want to help him out. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer 1

I assume you are referring to excessive perspiration. Please tell your friend to see a dermatologist. There are prescription anti-perspirants that are very successful such as aluminum tetrachloride (Xerac).

There is also a treatment aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol). Your friend would receive two or three treatments a week for a few weeks and then only need once a week after that.

Another new treatment uses electric current to block the action of the sweat glands. It is used daily for a week and then the sweating will be relieved for a month.

Answer 2

The healthy human body maintains its internal temperature around 37°C. Variations, usually of less than 1°C, occur with the time of the day, level of physical activity or emotional state. A change of body temperature exceeding 1°C occurs only during illness or when environmental conditions surpass the body's ability to cope with extreme temperatures.

As the environment warms-up, the body tends to warm-up as well. The body's internal "thermostat" maintains constant inner body temperature by pumping more blood to the skin and by increasing sweat production. In this way, the body increases the rate of heat loss to balance the heat burden created by the environment. In a very hot environment, the rate of "heat gain" exceeds the rate of "heat loss" and the body temperature begins to rise. A rise in the body temperature results in heat illnesses.

It can also help to wear clothes made of natural fibers, such as cotton or linen, especially in the summer heat. Pads called underarm shields or dress shields can also help absorb sweat and prevent embarrassing underarm stains. These pads attach to the armpit area inside a person's clothes where they absorb sweat. You can buy them in the lingerie departments of many department stores and at some specialized sports stores. Stronger antiperspirants are now available with a doctor's prescription - your doctor may think a prescription-strength antiperspirant might help you.

an obscure medical condition, hyperhidrosis, (perspire profusely)
Hyperhidrosis results from overactive sweat glands and is not related to weight, ethnicity or climate, said Dr. Heidi Waldorf, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. It usually affects the underarms, palms, face and soles of the feet, and commonly begins in adolescence. People who perspire all over the body may have other medical conditions, she said.
People who think they sweat too much should locate a dermatologist to help them explore treatment options,
. One common approach is surgery that prevents nerve signals from being transmitted to sweat glands in affected areas. This procedure, however, can prompt profuse perspiration in other previously unaffected parts of the body.

Botox injections stop the nerves from stimulating sweat glands, Completed in minutes, these injections need to be repeated after six months. And while they may cost up to $2,000 per treatment, insurance companies are increasingly paying for the procedure if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Botox for hyperhidrosis.

Answer 3

Tell him to use an anti-persperant. That's NOT the same as deoderant. But also remember that sweat is important, don't go overboard with it. And don't dehydrate to stop sweat. That's dangerous.

Answer 4

There are medications called anticholinergics that can decrease the body's production of sweat. However, they are prescription medications and also have the tendency to cause dry-mouth and constipation. They will make it more difficult for the body to cool itself. Have your friend discuss their options with their doctor.

Answer 5

Dude, this may sound rude, but in all truth I don't mean it to be that way, it's called anti-perspirant. It's like a deoderant but it's supposed to decrese the amount of sweat you have in your pits...and....stay in the coolness for the other parts that may sweat....

Answer 6

Antipersperant. Get one with the highest Aluminum Chromium (or aluminum something-or-other) percentage rating you can find. That's the magic ingredient.

I hear botox injections work too, but it's not as cheap.

Answer 7

wear lighter clothes, preferably light colors since they absorb less heat. Stay in ventilated areas where there is air flow.
Basically, I don't know how to physically alterate a "built-in" function of the body... maybe learn to live with it?
Or use deodorant.....

Answer 8

~Have the sweat glands radiogically removed.
Or, get into shape.
Or, stop exerting yourself.

AND: use deodorant and perfume. Lots of it. And smoke cigars.

Answer 9

Drysol.....Ask the pharmisist for it....You only use it at night and once or twice usually fixes it for a long time...months sometimes

Answer 10

buy him some deoderant.