Comments on: Sweaty armpits? You're not alone.

By: Dclair

Dclair — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:13:05 +0000

Hi there,
I am a sweat-ers too! even worse the sweat seems to be a generational thing because my daughter is a sweat-er also. I've tried, shving 2-3 times a week, Rock crystal deodorant from the health food store, I've switched my deordorants just about every 3 to 6 months, I've tried the very expensive secret clinical and mitchum before that. None them worked! I was using the secret at nighttime then decided I'll give it a double dose and use it in the morn as well. It didn't work on me so I gave it to my daughter and she said that she didn't see a difference in her sweat pits either. So I'll look for the drysol at CVS or Walgreens. The only thing I don't want is the stingy to come along with it…yuck! But I would love sweat free armpits and to be free from the embarrassment of huge wet, yellow stained shirts and I'm sure my daughter concurs! Thanks for the blog ladies!

By: chrissy

chrissy — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:18:19 +0000

I am a very sweaty girl. I attend an all girls school and it is very embarrasing,(I smell myself sometimes). I've tried everything from antibacterial soaps to putting rubbing alcohol under my armpits after learning that it kills bacteria, one of the main sources of stinky sweat.They were almost useless.The best results that I've got so far was from drinking a lot of water.(A good indicator that you are drinking enough is going to the washroom at least 8 times a day to urinate; your urine being colourless).It grteatly reduces the smell. But still, on a very, very warm day, drinking lots of water is almost useless to stinky sweat, trust me , I live in a tropical island.People expect girls no to stinky sweat and when we do they think that we have hygiene problems or are not practising proper hygiene. Well, I've tried about everything and I am frustrated.Can't wait till someone invents something so this torture will end!!

By: Bookworm

Bookworm — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:12:21 +0000

You used to need a prescription for Drysol but I think that they have made an over the counter version as well. I think…

By: PittingOutRightNow

PittingOutRightNow — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:57:02 +0000

This Drysol sounds like something I need to try – I am a little confused though – some say you can get it over the counter – some say you need a prescription…I live in the US (I think is it over the counter only in Canada) does anyone know for sure if I need a script from the doc or if I can just go to Walgreens and ask for some? Thanks for your help!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:51:09 +0000

My Mom and sister have major sweating issues as well. They also use Drysol. Their doctor told them they could use it other places besides their pits. My Mom has been known to rub it all over her head (yes, you read that right) so she doesn't drip sweat in her eyes and my sister went through a phase where she was using it on her palms so boys wouldn't be turned off if they decided to put some moves on!

By: The Nester

The Nester — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:38:02 +0000

Fellow sweaters unite!

I think this is the most comments a post on BD has ever had!

I saw the title in the upcoming posts as I was writing my post and could not wait to read it! I have had sweaty pits since I had children and have lots of black shirts to prove it.

I sweat the most when I'm on the phone. Also, it seems to come and go in phases. I, too use that special secret.

Thank you!

By: SuzyQ

SuzyQ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:23:07 +0000

I have tried the Secret Clinical Strength and found it does help, but doesn't entirely protect me all the time. I am interested in the Drysol and will be sure to ask my doctor and look in my local drugstores – thanks everyone!

By: Teri

Teri — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:39:01 +0000

OMG – seriously – I'm not the only one???

Ok – will check out this Drysol and will try and remember to apply my newly purchased Secret Clinical strength at bedtime….

By: sam

sam — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:01:16 +0000

I am so so SO glad to read this post. I always knew I wasn't alone!! (even though I will talk about just about anything on my blog I haven't had the nerve to bring this up)

I've always had this problem. ALWAYS. As far back as I can remember. Clinical term is hyperhydrosis.

The ONLY saviour I've found is Drysol. You can get it over the counter at most drugstores.

I can't use it now that I'm preggers, but apply it maybe 2 – 3 days in a row and you're golden for about a month – seriously!

LOVE!

By: jenn

jenn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:39:04 +0000

Ok, phew I am not alone wahooo.. I too tried the secret clinical, it worked for about a month then stopped