Excessive sweating..Tips please

Philippines
April 29, 2010 3:59am CST
Nowadays, the weather is very hot and sweating at times can be very uncomfortable. At times I get conscious because I might be having a bad odor already or bad scent or something. I am really getting so conscious that whenever I feel hot and will begin to sweat, I don't want to be beside somebody else. How do I overcome this?
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23 responses
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
Aaaahhh...don't you hate it when you sweat alot? You get pit stains and body odor,lol. But,seriously I don't see anything wrong with sweating,it's your body's way of regulating temperature and getting rid of toxins. Just be sure to drink lots of water to replace lost moisture. To avoid smelling awful, just practice good hygiene. It's really nothing to be worried about, some people find sweat to be sexy (heee heee).
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
It really feels likes a nightmare whenever I feel that way. It's really not about smelling awful but I really get conscious.
• Philippines
1 May 10
Sorry, I kinda forget how difficult it is (happens when you get older ^^ ). I remember when I was in highschool, I used to sweat alot especially around my armpit area. I bought all sorts of deodorant, so I could try them out. I found out there were different types, there were, roll-ons, gels, lotions, and aerosol sprays. I tried local and imported brands, even those for men. I found that the aerosol spray worked best for me. It was the Secret brand. It costs quite a bit more than regular deodorants, but by george!, it kept me dry. Too dry in fact, that I had a hard time scrubbing it off during baths. Now, I'm not that sweaty anymore, I think my excessive sweating at that time was caused by stress. Try it, it might work for you!
@mspitot (3824)
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
use sulfur soap. katialis sulfur soap is good. i experienced that too and i used sulfur soap and it worked with me. some people also put tawas n the water they use in rinsing when they take a bath. tawas helps you perspire less.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Hi, sulfur soap? Like Dr.Kaufmann's? I am afraid to use strong soaps because it might have a side effect. I tried to use tawas but it does not work for me. I don't really know what is the problem with my underarm.
@mspitot (3824)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
yes, try katialis. it's safe to use.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
There is nothing we can do about our weather right now, because it is summer and PAGASA tells us that the worst is still yet to come. What I can suggest though is to take as many showers as you can, get a very, very dependable deodorant and last is to wear clothes that will be comfortable for you. I suggest cotton shirts that are loose because the more tight fitting our clothes are, the more uncomfortable we become once we begin feeling hot and sweaty. Also, bring a fan, umbrella and try to stay out of the sun!
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Omg! really? I barely watch the news lately. Thank you for the update. But lately it's been raining heavily and I think summer days are over. I only experience this problem during summer. Yes I have to continue searching what deodorant will really work best for me. Hmm i hate bringing an umbrella because tendency is that I just misplace is.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
First, you need to drink a lot of water to prevent yourself from being dehydrated. Then you should always bring a handkerchief or towel. If possible, take a bath two times a day. Don't spray too much perfume to cover up your odor, because you might stink more.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
I am really not a perfume person. I go for baby colognes. Yes I am really trying my best to drink water instead of carbonate drinks. Thanks for the time. Good day!
• India
17 May 10
Hello It is common in hot weather, some people sweat more some less, if it appears abnormal, you can consult a homoeopath doctor, they have medicines.. I too swet too much , i bath 4-5 times and use deodorant.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Prof
• Philippines
18 May 10
Yeah I would but I think that would be my last resort in case I will not be able to find products out there that will help me sole my problem. Thanks do much for responding. Good day!
@nehmer (607)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
its simple my friend just bathe yourself and then put some baby powder at your back... so that it will stop the sweat..
• Philippines
1 May 10
Yeah I do that after bathing but how about when I am not home? The weather is so hot. I perspire a lot in public. Any more suggestions?
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Summer is here in our country and sweating is just a normal reaction of your body because it excretes impurities from our body. But if you think you sweat too much, then you have to consider the following like taking regular bath and shower at night before going to bed. Using of cologne or perfume or any deodorant to use so that you can be at least smelling good. Do not use shirts or blouses that you have used before that was your sweat. It should be placed in the laundry already so that you won't be capturing the germs and bacteria to that kind of clothing. And also drink plenty of water to replenish your water level and eat fruits such as watermelon, melons and other juicy and refreshing fruits. About body odor, just don't eat much spicy foods and onions. If you have to detox your body, do so every twice a month. You can ask a doctor about detoxifying properly. Do not self medicate and go over the counter for such detox medicines.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Oh my God.. I am very guilty of these! Wearing used shirts and eating a lot of spicy foods! In fact I am not a fruit person I just feel so hopeless..Thank you for sharing these facts. These serves as an eye opener.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Ahhh. I totally feel the same way as you do. I sweat a lot and it's quiet embarassing, specially when other people are close to you. On my part, I try to always bring a fan with me and some hakys, it does help, but how I wish there is a medicine for excessive sweating that is cheap, cause it's really really uncomfortable..
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
I feel the same way. I hope there is a cheap medicine to cure this type of disease-if this is already a disease. Yeah I will try to bring a fan with me. Nice suggestion. Thanks!
@maikeruk (405)
• Germany
30 Apr 10
as everyone say you have to keep cool clothe and as my recomendation you should eat food with more salt. salt keep the body water where it should... as sport man we use to eat a bit of salt to keep us dry during games
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Yes wearing light colored and thin clothes or clothing made out of cotton will really help a lot Really? salty foods? Can you suggest what type of salty foods please?
@Kisha14 (117)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Better if you sweat you wipe it off, then have some baby powder besides you.and baby cologne or any perfume can be a help to reverse your smell/ after you take a bath you put some deodorant then powder to your body. I do sweat it is normal nowadays it is really hot. I hope this El Nino is over now.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Yeah most of the time this what I do. I wipe then put baby powder. Do you think that I will still be able to find a solution to this problem?
@Lahabie (20)
• Belgium
29 Apr 10
I've got the same problem, as far as you can call nature a problem, like you. Most of the time I wear one of those undershirts. It absorbs the sweat so you won't get the sweat rings under your armpits or even the spots on your back. Second I do is use anti-transpirant deodorant. No problems ever since.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
I get sweat rings but when it's dry already then it disappears as well. It's just that it's yellow afterward. Hope you won't find this disgusting.
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
maybe its hereditary, or your metabolism works fast or maybe again, its the weather. ask for the doctor's advice.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
I don't want to visit the doctor yet. That would be my last resort if I really cannot solve this using natural products and the readily available stuff out there.
@nessosamu (193)
• Japan
29 Apr 10
hi mavieserrano728. i have the same kind of problem as you have i just sweat a lot in summer. i try to take a shower as many times as possible and use some deodorant idems. if accidentally a beautiful woman come nest to me.....i will pinch her nose or something.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Yes I do shower 2-3 times a day and when it's my rest days I guess up to 5 times in one day
@kiran9 (255)
• India
29 Apr 10
Hi, you have to bath both morning and evening sections. it will also depending on your cloths. you must wear cotton cloths it should cool your body. don't drink cool water.If u drink cool water the sweat will come quickly. Sweat and sultry depending on your locality.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Yes I do shower before and after work. Maybe I just have to explore other products to help solve my problem.
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
29 Apr 10
Try to have lots of water---do not drink like camel at once lol but have fluids in regular intervals and which would help you to keep your cool and it works best to control the bad odour too.Its damn hot in here too and i hate these summers especially the noons .go for a strong deodrant which can be great use when you're with your mates.great day.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
I would always loo for water to cool my body but it just makes me sweat more. Actually I use a male deodorant. It works for the first 4 hrs but for the remaining hours, there we go again.I feel stresses whenever this happens to me.
@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
29 Apr 10
Hi, I am in the same situation as you. Now I used deodorant after I finish bathing and I have started using perfume. But don't get those very strong smell perfume. Get those that you really like because when you sweat somehow the fragrance will get "amplified".
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Really use perfume after taking a bath? Like what kind of perfume are you pertaining to? How about cologne? Can I use it as well? Perfumes are quite expensive.
29 Apr 10
I have had the same problem for years. For me the solution was a product called Driclor. It contains Aluminum Chloride which reduces underarm sweating. It lasts for days and for me has been brilliant. I'm not sure whether this product is available outside the UK but I'm sure other countries have similar products. Mine was recommended to me by my GP. Hope this helps x
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Really? Wow! I hope I will be able to find that product here in the Philippines. Thank you so much for the suggestion. I will let you know if I will be able to find it here. Good day!
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
Good for me, I do not feel bad about sweating thanks of being a man as sweat and ache feel minimal to us male animals. Well it can be irritating sometimes so to get rid of sweating, I continually direct the fan towards me for me to stay dry from perspiration. I take a towel or cloth to wipe my sweat then reach for some shade and take a rest. The less the activity the less the sweat.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
True, less activity less sweat! I like that!
@phoenix8606 (4942)
29 Apr 10
hell0! well, the only tip that I can give to you if you really sweat a lot these days, is to wear some clothes made by linen or some other more "breathing" cloth, because your skin must "breath" more when the weather is hot. you can also drink some hot tea because as we all know drinking hot drinks in the hot summer days makes our temperature goes down and we feel not that hot!
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Really? Well, I a not fond of drinking hot liquids when it's hot because it makes me even perspire more and more.
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
Hi mavie, like you, I sweat excessively. :| What I could suggest is for you to use a strong deodorant that has a good scent and is a good anti-perspirant. Always bring with you a handkerchief or towel, a fan, and some cologne. Don't go for perfume because it may make the smell worse. A baby cologne would be nice because you can apply it to your neck, chest, and clothes and it will make you feel a bit cooler. It's really refreshing. And don't worry, because you're not the only one who's sweating. I'm sure everyone around you is also feeling the same way due to the hot weather.
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Yes I always bring baby cologne all the time because I easily get rashes with perfumes. I am not a handkerchief person, but a tissue person. I even experienced putting paper towels in my underarm to absorb the heavy sweat. Do I have to see a skin doctor?