um. can anybody help me? i have sweaty armpits and anti-perspirants doesnt work for me. [ok, maybe sometimes]. im not fat and i eat healthy foods so whats wrong with me? i cant wear [fiitted] clothes that i want cause people in school will see the stain :-( im such a loser. talking about this is really awkward but im desparate
2007-03-10 08:49:57 · 6 answers · asked by llamaluverr 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Look for the highest concentration of aluminum salts in the anti-perspirant ("active ingredient"--usually about 19-20%, something like that.)
Shave them pits, so the a/p will get in your pores.
If that doesn't work, a doc may be able to give you a prescription formula with more active ingredient.
There's also some kind of radio-wave therapy (I think) and if you're super-desperate, you can get Botox injected in your sweat glands. It's pricey, but celebs do it before events so they stay dry. Results last several weeks to a few months.
And it isn't covered by insurance. Too bad--sweaty pits are no fun!
Also, try a "body brush"--a brush to use on your dry skin. Supposedly, it helps your body sweat all over, so the sweat is more evenly distributed and you don't just sweat from your pits and your face. Brush all over, shower. Repeat every day.
I'm not sure about the body brush, but it is good for exfoliating, and that's nice on its own.
2007-03-10 08:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is like this, he could shower twice a day every day for a week, use all kinds of anti-perspirants and body sprays and I could wash his clothes daily and he'll still have body odour. Ask your doctor about it, my boyfriend found out it was a sweat gland/bacteria problem. It could be the same for you. Otherwise, just keep up showering, try different deoderants (and "alternatives"), baking powder and perfumes.
2007-03-10 17:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes , nothing can be done, it is just the way your body functions, there are pads for this.
But with your anti-perspirant, ensure it IS anti persperant and not just Deoderant, Spray on Dry stuff works best, I think the ingrediant is Aluminum Chlor-hydride, but read the label for dry spray.
2007-03-10 16:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are not a loser and baby powder is a good way
to stop you from sweating
2007-03-10 16:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put baby powder over your deoderant, if you are wearing a black shirt use clear deoderant mixed with baby powder
2007-03-10 16:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by vollygirl108 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might need prescription strength...call your doc
2007-03-10 16:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋