Surgery to reduce size of underarm sweat glands?
How effective is the surgery?
I sweat a lot in my armpits and even prescription antiperspirant doesn’t help. Will this surgery help? Is it painful? Any other info?
Its generally the last resort.
Generally, OTC antiperspirants are used for profuse sweating. The most effective are those that contain aluminium chlorohydrate. But, such preparations may themselves cause irritation. Inflammation and infection can result from the combined effect of shaving and chemicals.
There are also conventional oral medications for controlling sweating, but again unpleasant side effects may occur and they should be used only for extreme cases. These work by drying bodily secretions, and tend to come with unwanted side-effects such as dry mouth, blurry vision, dizziness and cardiovascular concerns. As a last resort, there are surgical procedures to control perspiration, but they are usually reserved for cases resistant to all other form of treatment.
Natural Remedies
Many people are now turning to natural remedies as a first step towards treating excessive sweating caused by overactive sweat glands. There are a number of natural ingredients that can help reduce sweating and treat some of the underlying causes. Nat mur. helps to reduce excessive sweating and clamminess.
Lupulus as well as Castoreum and Argentum Nitricum help to address sweating, especially when related to nervousness, panic, anxiety, or obsessive thoughts. Lastly the ingredient Syphilinum helps to control fluid levels in the body, while also helping to control body odor which commonly accompanies excessive sweating.
Choose natural-fiber clothing – Wear natural fabrics, such as cotton, wool and silk, which allow your skin to breathe. Wear loose fitting and light clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Wear light colored clothing that will not absorb the heat. When you exercise, you might prefer high-tech fabrics that wick moisture away from your skin.
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