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Effective remedies for severe sweating of the hands, armpits and face

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Sweating is a physiological process necessary for the body's heat regulation. Sweat is not only sick people, but also healthy. This leads to physical stress, high temperature of the air or body. Nevertheless, there are a number of reasons that cause excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis): stress, extra pounds, vegetovascular dystonia, changes in the hormonal background, increased thyroid function, infectious diseases, etc. In any case, excessive moistening of individual areas or the whole body, and often and the accompanying unpleasant smell bring to the person many unpleasant moments, at times reaches neurosis and depression. Naturally, to get rid of the symptom, you need to eliminate its cause. But if sweating is a feature of a person that is not associated with diseases, you need to resort to existing means of sweating.

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Indications of the sweating remedies

Indications for the use of funds from sweating is primary hyperhidrosis, not associated with a pathological condition. Most often it is of a local nature, it affects such anatomical areas as axillary cavities, palms, soles of the feet, sometimes face.

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Release form

The forms of the release of funds for sweating are different. There are medicinal preparations in the form of tablets, dragees, powders, solutions, suspensions, gels, ointments, creams, etc. Cosmetic means are represented by liquids, ball deodorants, sprays, gels, powders, etc.

Names of effective remedies for sweating

Here are the names of effective remedies for sweating:

  • drydry (DRIVER DRIVE) is a Swiss remedy for long-lasting perspiration. There are several of its types:
    • classic (liquid similar to water, with a faint smell of alcohol), for convenience of application, the neck of the plastic bottle is provided with a sponge, valid for 5-7 days;
    • sensitive (for sensitive skin) - roller antiperspirant, softer in use, without alcohol, effective for 2 days;
    • light - a universal product that combines the qualities of a classic and sensitive remedy, provides a three-day protection against sweat;
    • foot spray - an effective remedy for sweating of the feet, can give protection for up to 5 days;
    • normal dry - suspension for sweating for internal use and sprays for external use; in its composition natural components: verbena (removes an unpleasant smell), shiksha (strengthens the nervous system), mushroom Reishi (antimicrobial), Icelandic moss (normalizes the activity of sweat glands), etc.

  • remedy for sweating of feet "5 days" - a cream of pleasant consistency with a slight smell of camphor, removes the smell, dries the skin of the legs, heals cracks, corns, eliminates swelling;
  • formidron - antiseptic and deodorizing agent, the basis of which is formaldehyde;

  • Amway, Feet Up deodorant spray (Oriflame), 7 days Vichy deodorant, Super Antipote cream, ODABAN antiperspirant talc is not a complete list of sweating and foot odor products , stop;
  • from the means against sweating of armpits, the shelves of cosmetic and perfume shops are crowded, but the best of them are considered safe for health, not containing aluminum: deodorants from Vichy, "Wileda", "Nature Veil" (TianDe), "Aromacology" (L ' Occitane) and others;
  • pharmacy means from sweating are subjected to more strict control and certification, therefore more reliable: formidron, malavit, hydronex, Teymurova paste, galmanin (powder);
  • remedies for hot flashes and sweating with menopause: drugs for hormone replacement therapy (femoston, ovestin, lyvial, norkolut); non-hormonal (remens, island, stella, energy); antidepressants and sedatives (fluoxetine, coaxil, persen, novopassit, bellaspon, belloid), reducing tidal attacks (sonapaks, etaperazin); skin care products (antiperspirants, for example, Etiaxil night action, 65% reduces the allocation of sweat);
  • means for sweating hands and hands: Teimurov paste, zinc ointment, ammonia, formalin solution, soda baths;

  • most often from sweating of the body, head and face use alternative recipes: rubbing with acidified vinegar or lemon juice water, brewed tea, decoction of mint, oak bark, sage. Also use atropine and resort to injections under the skin of Botox, disporta, but this procedure is effective for no more than six months, then it must be repeated

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics Driedra is to reduce the sweat glands, while their functions are not violated, the evaporation of sweat is redirected to other places or is removed from the kidneys.

Formidron destroys the structure of protein molecules, which means it has a harmful effect on skin bacteria, but is especially effective against fungi and viruses. In addition, it helps close the sweat glands, so they atrophy.

Sweat funds based on natural ingredients use the properties of each specific substance: essential oils of various plants, mineral water, natural minerals, without destroying the microflora and the functions of the sweat glands.

Hormonal drugs with a climax act positively on the autonomic nervous system, eliminate the lack of hormones, non-hormonal lower sweating and hot flashes, normalize the metabolism.

Tejmurova paste has a disinfectant, drying, deodorizing effect. Atropine reduces secretion of sweat glands.

The introduction of Botox and Disport blocks the nerve impulses entering the sweat gland, thereby making it unworkable.

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Pharmacokinetics

Aluminum-albuminous film of dridra, which is blocked by the pores of the sweat glands, is insoluble, so the body does not absorb aluminum.

The pharmacokinetics of the formiro is determined by the pharmacokinetics of the main active substance of formaldehyde - in the body it is converted into formic acid.

Preparations that facilitate the course of menopause have good bioavailability, in a short period of time appearing in the bloodstream.

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Dosing and administration

Drydry (driver's drive) is applied from 18 years once or twice a week, it is possible on demand. Before use, you should thoroughly wash your skin and dry it, then apply the product. The procedure is best carried out an hour before bedtime, until the morning does not rinse. Do not use on irritated skin, after shaving underarms, it is worthwhile to refrain for several days. For best effect, it is recommended to apply the driver two evenings in a row. In the palm of your hand and feet, the product can be used more often, because there the skin is coarser. Near an open fire it is better not to carry out the procedure in order not to lead to a fire. In case of contact with eyes and mucous membranes, rinse with water. These recommendations apply to the classic, foot spray and light remedy. Sensitive is used as a normal deodorant, special preparation of body parts before application does not require, it is possible to use at any time of the day as many times as necessary. With prolonged use of foot spray, it is recommended to take a break, for example, after a year of use for a month to interrupt. Concentrate normal dry is drunk on one measuring spoon, containing 5ml suspension, morning and evening for half an hour before meals for 3 weeks. Spray apply once a day by double pressing the cap. Recommended for use from 3 years.

Formidron alone or if necessary twice a day is applied in a thin layer on carefully washed and dried areas of increased sweating. After 20-30 minutes it is washed off with water, the skin is sprinkled with talcum powder. The procedure can be applied up to three days in a row, and its results last up to two weeks.

Antiperspirant Etiaxil is applied overnight to thoroughly cleaned and dried skin, which has no irritation, 1-2 times a week.

Paste Teymurova, galmanin (can be used from 12 years old) is applied in a thin layer on the washed and dried surface.

The formalin solution is prepared as follows: a tablespoon of the substance per liter of water.

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Use of the sweating remedies during pregnancy

Not all sweat remedies are safe for pregnant women. Drydry (drive driver) is not recommended for use in this category except for normal dry, because it is created on the basis of natural components. Formidron is considered a toxic drug, therefore it can not be used in pregnancy. Do not recommend to use Teymurova paste.

Contraindications

Those or other contraindications to the use of funds, which include toxic substances. These include formidron: it can not be applied to the face, used for inflammation of the skin and applied to children. Dry drive is also recommended for adults only. Atropine is not prescribed for people with glaucoma, adenoma of the prostate. Do not apply any drugs for allergies to their components.

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Side effects of the sweating remedies

Drydry (driver drive) can cause irritation. In this case, the product should be washed off with water and for a while, discard its use. In case of redness, resort to any emollient cream or hydrocortisone. Side effects of the formulone are also expressed in skin irritation, rash, itching, redness. Long-term use of the cream "5 days" also dries the skin.

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Overdose

Overdosage of most of these cosmetics, aimed at fighting increased sweating, was not found, and the drug is shown by side effects, which warns the instruction of a particular drug.

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Interactions with other drugs

Interactions of agents against sweat (external application) with other drugs are not known.

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Storage conditions

Deodorants, antiperspirants and other sweat remedies are stored in a place inaccessible to children, away from direct sunlight.

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Shelf life

On each package of any remedy for sweat is the date of manufacture and the end-of-life or shelf life. So, for driver, formiro, "5 days", he is 3 years, galmanina - 5 years.

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Attention!

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