Excessive sweating - is there a solution?

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I sweat a lot and very easily-I need to change tops minimum 3 times a day. I’m drenched in sweat, my hair, my face, my back, my chest, everything get drenched in sweat :( I saw my gp and had tests done and everything is normal. Is there anything I can do to help ? I’m very embarrassed

I know someone with this. its called hyper hydrosis . They've seen specialists and was recommended botox which they didn't want to do so was given an electrolysis machine which passes a current and helps control it with regular use. Thir problem was localised to a particular body part. I'm not sure how this would work for you. Maybe both would be better?

I had this as a teenager and was prescribed a strong deodorant from the chemist called Driclor. I've no idea if it's still the best thing out there, there's probably something else now but it completely cleared it up for me. I remember being really amazed and it felt life-changing!

Prince Andrew’s your man to ask - apparently he no longer sweats!

You need to get yourself shot at whilst flying a helicopter somewhere near the Falklands!!!

Wash in the shower/bath with bar soap, rather than shower gel. It will help reduce it. There’s a deodorant called Perspirex and that is really good.

Driclor works really well. Follow the instructions carefully and be sure not to apply on wet skin or the same day as shaving.

Or maybe, closer to home than the Falklands, visit pizza express.

I used to have Botox under my arms from when I was about 13, and then had my sweatglands removed about 9 years ago. Transformed my life! There is a deodorant the doctor can prescribe but I found it really burnt and was super uncomfortable.

Yes there are things that help that I know of (not a medic)

1 Prescription roll on deodorant - it goes on at night
2 Iontopherisis is a bit of a faff but NHS do a 10 appointment course which can set you up the. You can buy the machine if needed to to use at home
3 Botox also via NHS I think

Get a dermatologist referral for 2 and 3 Gp should be able to do 1.

However, are there triggers that make it worse? - anxious moments, hangovers, late nights spicy food …. whatever? Look for patterns and try to eliminate any triggers also.

There's medication too.

Driclor is AMAZING. I used to sweat as a teen and jn my early twenties, and then started using it. It's been about 15 years now and I still use it, and have literally never had a sweating issue since. As PP said, very important that you don't use it after shaving (wait a day or two). I use it only about once or twice a week, put it on just before bed and then wash off in shower next morning. I've recommended it to my sister and niece and they too have been using it for years.

Otherwise, Botox (or something similar to this, don't have the name) works under the arms. Loads of people have used this, meant to be a very popular and successful treatment.

Sorry, I didn't realise that you weren't just talking about armpits, which is what Driclor is only used for.

BUT you can definitely get this treated. If it's that bad and it's ruining your life, which sounds like it it, your GP needs to refer you. There is a solution. Or go private xx

@bookworm1982 its all over my back, my pits, my face, my neck 😩 unless like Prince Andrew 😬.

Ask your GP to refer you to a dermatologist- and don't take no for an answer! You don't have to live with this! See screenshot from NHS

There are tablets you can take to reduce sweating.
Also driclor can be used on armpits and body. Probably not face though.

Odaban is the spray version similar to Driclor and can be used on face (I use cotton wool pad to put it on) and chest etc. It definitely helps.

There are some medications you can try, ask your GP. I only have facial sweating but oxybutynin worked well for me.

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, I have it down my midline (ie. head, face, neck, abdomen, groin, legs, feet), and it happens all the time, regardless of season, but worst in summer and winter (as everywhere is heated). Also gets worse after eating, as body temp rises then, too.
Contributing factors have included multiple surgeries, nerve damage, spinal cord damage, hypothyroid, and a pituitary tumour.
Has ruined my life. Only wear black, no point in Botox as it all over body (and if have multiple areas, Botox will help where it can be used, but it is basically channel the sweat to other areas of the body), use max strength antiperspirant.
Won’t go anywhere I don’t absolutely have to go - mainly as I can’t even sit down without sweating through pants/clothes, leaving wet patch on both me and chair. So hideously embarrassing.

Hi op sorry you are suffering from this too. I sweat profusely from scalp, face & neck. It is awful. I've had Botox in my scalp which really helped and I wear a headband when I can (they are kinda fashionable) they make me feel more confident re the sweating. I've been prescribed some of the strong deodorants mentioned, but they are not really suitable for face/neck/scalp. Someone recommended acupuncture on here (there's been a few threads on this subject), I've not tried it but it's on my list for 2022.

Good luck

Driclor.

I have hyperhidrosis. Hands, feet and underarms are worst affected but also lower back, legs, head. I was given beta blockers as a teenager because the gp said I must be anxious. Didn't help.
I bought an iontophoresis machine 2.5 years ago. Best thing I ever did! I can hold my children's hands, touch my hair, shake hands without cringing, brush crumbs off the kitchen counter without looking like I'm wearing a gloves of crumbs!
It is used on specific areas, hands and feet. I don't use it on underarms however it has been effective on all my sweaty places.
Would definitely recommend it. It is not cheap at £500 and so I was unsure whether to get it. Where I bought mine, you could return it within 6 weeks if it didn't work, so that really helped make up my mind.
I really hope you get some relief in whatever form.

I got given tablets for my hyperhydrosis. They tend not to do Botox because it's widely available privately.

Try Oxybutynin. It works for my face, neck and scalp sweating. I use driclor for my armpits.

For me the sweating started randomly after having a baby, and tests all came back clear. Doctors kept fobbing me off and saying there was nothing they could do about it. 2 years later, a sympathetic doc prescribed me the oxybutynin. I spent 2 years walking everywhere at a snails pace, constantly wiping sweat from the back of my neck, forehead, ears, my whole back soaking wet, only wearing black, the embarrassment, avoiding people, and all that time they had something they could have given me. Still gets me angry now.

I really hope you gets yours sorted. It’s a horrible way to live.

It's a fairly common issue called hyperhidrosis and there are treatments available. If you're on Reddit have a look at r/hyperhidrosis, plenty of information there so you can go back to your doctor fully armed!