My daughter of 14 perspires a lot. We have already unsuccesfully tried many deodorants. It is hard to get the smell out of her clothes.
Any suggestions?
2006-08-20 04:30:28 · 21 answers · asked by Alma H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
you should see a doctor about that if it's a serious problem. As for the clothes, try dumping a bottle of white vinegar in the washer with them (no soap), let them soak, then run them for a cycle, then wash again with detergent. That should help a little bit.
Don't limit yourselves to girly deo, either. If you've tried everything & nothing seems to be working, try something manly. Like when it's really hot & I have to work outside all day, I don't go out smelling all flowery. I used Old Spice. If I'm inside, it's actually pretty good about stopping or slowing down the sweat.
2006-08-20 04:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-20 11:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by r0bErT4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to her doctor, the cause might be able to be treated medically. As for the stains and odor in her clothed this is from Heloise's site:
Stains
Perspiration
Prevention is better than curative. Let antiperspirant or deodorant dry completely before putting on your garment. Pre-treat the underarm area of the garment with liquid laundry detergent, so the buildup can be washed away. If the stain is old, treat the area with white or apple cider vinegar to help dissolve the perspiration. Wash in hot water at least every third or fourth time to get rid of the buildup.
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2006-08-20 11:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by padget2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she showers a couple times a day, make sure she is drinking enough water, make her wear an undershirt under her clothes, and make sure you are using an ANTIPERSPIRANT deodorant (there is a difference), Deodorant is just smelly stuff, antiperspirants actually stop the perspiring. If woman ones don't work, try men's, I love the smell of men's deodorants/antipers. anyways.Also, if she has body odor, try using shower to shower body powder on the rest of the body after a shower. If all that fails, go to the doctor, there may be some things he can check out. Good luck.
2006-08-20 11:39:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ca-C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's her hormones.... the best thing for you to do is to try different deodorants until you find one that works....
Degree is good, Teen Spirit is good, but everybody is different and some products work better than others for different people.
Another thing you can do is purchase baby wipes or something like them and allow her to clean herself up a little bit and reapply deodorant periodically through the day... She can keep them in her locker at school and slip into the restroom with them as needed.
It will go away, and it could be anywhere from a few months to a few years...
One other thing... have her drink plenty of water... that will keep her hydrated and may "dilute" the yuck that is coming through her pores right now.
2006-08-20 11:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that you are using an anit-persperant, not just a deoderant. Also, vinegar takes out the smell, must be diluted with water then add to wash. Watch out for color-fastness though. Check with the doctor. Teenagers do tend to perspire more as their hormones are raging. Talk to the dr to see if she is really doing this more than is considered normal. There are medications that can help. Good Luck:)
2006-08-20 11:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CertianDri, an antiperspirant is available at any drug store for about six dollars. I use it and therefore I preach by it. It is the best I've tried and works excellent.
You apply it at night before bed. Then in the morning you use your normal deodorant. It shrinks the size of the pores reducing sweat. I had no sweat rings the first day I started using it!
2006-08-20 11:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by RoyGBiv456 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is overweight she will tend to sweat alot more then people who are in shape and not over weight. And you have to watch her diet and eat the proper foods that produce more intense smells. Spices and other types of food produce very strong smells. You have to watch her diet and have her excersize regularly. You can talk to a nutritionist as to what she should or should not eat.
2006-08-20 11:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by gillamacs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading something in a magazine about a disorder with perspiring too much and too often. If it is really bad and the problem is worsening in any way, see your doctor about it.
2006-08-20 11:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Katrina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with you pharmicist. Its an over the counter application. I'm so sorry I dont know what its called. But my friend had the same problem and she used this product and the problem went away. Its designed to shrink the pores in the underarm to reduce sweating. good luck
2006-08-20 11:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋