One of my friend sweats excessively, help?

Question

I dont know what to do shes my friend and this is an everyday problem. She can be sitting in class and I just look at her and shes checking her shirt(armpit area) and its all wet. what can i do 4 her?

Answer 1

Sounds like she may have axillary hyperhidrosis (the medical term for excessive sweating of the underarms). It is a genetic disorder--so she can thank your parents for this one. The good news is that there are safe and effective options available now (finally).

According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society (the world's gurus of sweat at www.SweatHelp.org) you can treat axillary HH by:

1.) *Proper* use of strong anti-perspirants (Here's how: apply at night before bed; apply to a totally dry underarm; use a SOFT SOLID--no matter what brand you like, this form is the most effective. You can apply in the morning again if you want an extra boost.)

2.) Botox (lasts at least 6 months!)

TADA!
Lots of us use these treatments in combination. It's so important to get with a dermatologist that knows all about these options and you can craft the best treatment plan. The IHHS has a good physician database that she can use to find a derm near her. Plus while she is there you can read all about the treatment options so you can become a guru too!

OH, she should totally get the FREE book Teen Sweat 101 from the IHHS. Just send an email to [e-mail] and they will send the book out right away. This is a great way to learn about the treatment options and all things sweat.

Hey, make sure you both subscribe to their newsletter. They tell you about new developments in HH so she can be the first in line to get the best in class treatment. Check out their recent article about Secret Clinical Strength, for example.

Good luck to your friend!

PS: Don't let her consider surgery because it often causes "comensatory sweating" which is profuse sweating on large areas of the body. In addition, surgery is not reversible--no matter what the doc tells her. Lots of people are upset about their surgery and in some countries it's actually outlawed.

Answer 2

I shouldn't laugh, because I share her problem and high school was many years ago. For me, it was probably at its worst during those (for me) self-conscious awkward years. That kind of sweating, the emotional kind, is often accompanied by cold, wet palms. sigh. And I have the temperature-related sweating too. I don't know if it is the same problem or if I just got lucky twice, lol

But the reason it makes me laugh is this: I was adopted and the adoption agency will only give out "non-identifying" information. They wrote a nice decriptive paragraph about my birth mother, her appearance, demeanor and more. The last sentence in the paragraph, and I quote: "Your mother indicated that she perspired a great deal and wanted to have this corrected." My jaw dropped and I laughed, it was practically the best part of the letter. You have to understand that for an adoptee, there are never any specific genetic connections we can experience. So for me, shared sweating was my first real connection lol.

I do know that Botox injections are used to reduce local areas of perspiration, but it does not last that long -- a couple of months, I think --, and usually, we sweaters sweat all over.

You could tell your friend that the single most effective thing she can do it to NOT think about it happening. That is easier to do if she avoids solid color cottons and brings a second shirt for backup. If she is aware of a problem, she can cheerfully refer to it as her "glow".

Poor baby. Just wait till menopause LOL. Then everyone will be doing it.

Answer 3

Excessive sweating may be due to over-active sweat glands. You can tell her to try an anti-perspirant/deodorant first. If the problem still persists, it can be solve by surgery where excess sweat glands can be removed. However, consult a doctor first to know what is actually causing these excessive sweats.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Yo mami, she needs antiperspirant not deodorant. Also if she's still young this might just be growing pains you feel me. But there is a stigma, no lady should be walk'n around with a funky twang! Also if she's overweight or has a high protein low carb diet that contributes to increase'n ur sweat'n. Peace!

'It's Easy!' - Cool Breeze

Answer 5

She could have a thyriod problem or just probably she has oceractive sweat glands. You can advicce her to consult a dermatologist or you cann advice her to use anti-perspiration spray. :)

Answer 6

if her hands and feet sweat a lot too, it is probably hyperhydrosis.. google it online.. it can be helped by botox injections and it can be cured by a simple arthroscopic surgery.. go check my 3rd most recent answer for details..

Answer 7

She should use Baby Powder along with anti-perspirant. Lots and lots of Baby Powder!

Answer 8

Well, they have like clincal strength deoderant, and dont wear like a lot of heavy clothes.

Answer 9

HI! If she knows that she has a problem then you could help her pick up a good deorderant. Try Certain Dry, buy it at CVS or walgreens.! good luck ! = )

http://www.walgreens.com/store/productlist.jsp?CATID=100242&selectedBrand=671

Answer 10

She needs to get a prescription strength antidepressant from her doctor.