Put a stop to perspiration

No one likes to sweat, but with hot, humid summer weather, it's difficult avoid. And for patients hyperhidrosis, a medical condition that causes excessive sweating, fighting perspiration becomes an important part of daily life. Fortunately, several kinds antiperspirants are available help. FDA defines antiperspirant as “a drug product applied topically reduces the production (sweat) at site.” Through its approval processes, ensures OTC products safe and effective topical administration. In contrast, deodorants formulated neutralize or mask underarm odor do not prevent sweating. Because they don't contain active ingredient such aluminum, aren't regulated by FDA. Most use metallic salts, which temporarily plug sweat ducts reduce on skin surface. According FDA, must aluminum and/or zirconium salt meets chloride, zirconium, plus chloride atomic ratios described in U.S. Pharmacopeia-National Formulary. Common examples include chlorohydrate, chlorohydrex polyethylene glycol, sesquichlorohydrate, octachlorohydrate, tetrachlorohydrex, sesquichlorohydrex propylene glycol concentrations up 20% 25%. typically both deodorant ingredients. salts can aggravate razor burn cause irritation acne, products—which less likely irritation—are increasingly common. Both precipitate when contact raises pH, plugging glands helping stay dry. It's best apply bedtime, is dry, have sweat-free time work. Applying after shower isn't nearly effective, may slide off reach ducts. Antiperspirants stick, roll-on, lotion, spray, wipe form. All these preventing formulation used primarily personal preference. Some brands marketed “prescription strength” “clinical strength,” generally means contains either slightly higher concentration newer ingredients be more effective. These far expensive than regular strength needed only hard control hyperhidrosis. Additional nonactive contained parabens (as preservative keep free bacteria); castor, mineral, sunflower oil allow smooth application; alcohol; distearates (emulsifiers); butylated hydroxytoluene, slows deterioration once they're exposed oxygen; talcum powder. Fragrances also commonly added appeal users, though fragrance-free available. Scents lavender rose often used, other, less-clear names “fresh scent,” “powder fresh,” “sport fresh” so smell before you buy. fragrances irritate some patients’ skin. However, that's labeled “fragrance free” still patient sensitive, check label common chemical irritants. Numerous compounds available, say well odor. considered cosmetics, thus their effectiveness hasn't been independently verified. Speculation associated increased risk breast cancer continues circulate. American Cancer Society (ACS) concluded there no credible scientific/medical evidence linking cancer. There has concern about because weak estrogen-like properties. according ACS, clinical studies shown any direct link between health problems, indicated most major parabens. Those easily identified reading label.