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STRONG antiperspirant deodorant for Teenager ?

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52andblue · 02/09/2021 12:04

Have always used Mitchum Roll on.

Ds, teenager, needs something stronger.
Must be roll on /stick as he hates aerosol due to ASD.

Hit me with your recommendations please?

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Elieza · 03/09/2021 08:49

I don’t have an autistic child so I don’t know the full ins and outs so forgive me if these are stupid suggestions, just trying to think outside the box as I hate to think of kids being bullied for BO.

Is there anything else that could help with the sensory overload in the shower that would make it less overpowering so the actual washing may not be so stressful?

Holding the shower head himself rather then it coming from the wall or putting it lower away from the face?

Changing the shower head to a different type?

Wearing earplugs or noise cancelling headphones to dim sound?

Closing blinds to dim light?

Using a soft cotton cot sheet instead of a towel to dry himself or air dry with just a robe on?

Changing sponge to flannel or just to a soapy hand?

Changing from soap to body wash (although that may be the wrong way to go?)

Washing pits on the in between days in the wash hand basin and pat skin dry? Or would that be too out of routine to do different things so it may be better to even do that every day whether or not a shower is taken?

Acupuncture changed my life. It does things western medicine tells us we can’t fix. Fixed my horrible menopausal symptoms in one go. I’m not suggesting it can eliminate all symptoms of all conditions or diseases but it’s good with pain. Sensitivity is like pain so if he is sensitive and can tolerate fine needles used in treatment it could decrease his sensitivity to touch and make bathing less stressful? Children and babies can have acupuncture. I think there are articles on autism and acupuncture. Might be worth considering. £60 a session where I am.

Indecisivelurcher · 03/09/2021 08:51

When I was a teenager I had to use driclor which is an over the counter product you use at night.

IamMaz · 03/09/2021 09:11

As PP said, Driclor as it's a game-changer.

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ablutiions · 03/09/2021 09:13

Triple dry.

Expensive but boots do a 3rd off every now and then. You only need to use it every other day.

It worked on my hyoerhydrosis (sweaty Betty)

52andblue · 03/09/2021 12:47

Deodorant wipes and Driclor sounds the way to go.

@Elieza - thanks for suggestions. We've tried everything over the years. He is now nearly 17, 6ft2 with a full beard and not wanting to listen to any 'suggestions from Mum anymore'!!. He has got much more willing to actually go HAVE a shower (after a girl he liked was very cruel indeed) so I am being very positive about that part. I just need to find him a killer deodorant so he doesnt' think the effort of showering is a 'waste of time if I only end up smelling again anyway'.
It should be an easy thing to fix but it isn't and I am desperate not to be known as 'the smelly guy' as he is such a lovely person (& really attractive - has been known to turn girls heads walking thru town)

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