Are you fed up with products that promise to stop excessive underarm perspiration, but don’t deliver? You may not be aware that it doesn't take intense physical activity or hot weather for
underarms to sweat a lot. Even if you're in a perfectly cool environment, some people still sweat bucket loads because of extreme anxiety or tension. So how do you stop excessive underarm perspiration?

Medically known as axillary hyperhidrosis, excessive underarm perspiration is more of a social embarrassment than a serious medical condition. Large, prominent sweat stains and constant sweating are normal signs.

Should you be suffering from this condition, rest assured that this is curable. You can wear your white shirt again sooner than you think; it doesn’t need to stay in your closet forever.

Common methods to stop excessive underarm perspiration (also known as hyperhidrosis treatments) are prescribed anti-perspirants, botox, and surgery (endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy).


1)Prescription anti-perspirants. When the best over-the-counter deodorant or anti-perspirant fails, consult your dermatologist. Dermatologists are likely to prescribe anti-perspirants based on aluminum chloride. This may be one of the best, safest cures for excessive underarm sweating.

2)Botox. Should prescription anti-perspirants prove to be ineffective, a more drastic – and expensive – measure like botox treatment may be called for. Botox is injected in the infected area to prevent the release of a chemical that stimulates sweat production. Injections are done after every 6-10 months.

Though botox is approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically to stop excessive underarm sweating, be cautious with this method as some patients complain of moderate or severe pain when being administered shots. Also, find a qualified practitioner to ensure your safety in this procedure.

3)Surgery. Clinically known as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), this treatment involves inserting titanium clips in the underarm to control sweating. The entire procedure is quick and painless but can have some side effects. A common side effect is compensatory sweating, where the body sweats more in other areas to compensate for the reduced sweating in the armpits.

In addition to the above treatments, you can do the following to control and stop underarm sweating:

1)Wear loose, natural fabrics. Loose clothing will let your underarms breathe more easily. Tight-fitting clothes trap sweat and can even make sweat stains obvious.

Natural fabrics, like cotton and silk, allow sweat to dry faster than synthetic man-made fabrics like spandex and nylon.

2)Eat and drink properly. Avoid foods that can only worsen your perspiration problem like those with caffeine and alcohol. Cut down or avoid spicy foods as well as they tend to make the body sweat more.

Drinking lots of water is important to re-hydrate the body especially after excessive underarm sweating.

3)Meditate. As stress and anxiety contribute to excessive underarm sweating, a sound mind can keep it in check. Meditation also maintains the body’s hormonal balance.

As a meditation exercise to stop excessive underarm perspiration, imagine yourself at the base of a mountain. Feel a cool, dry breeze blowing through you. Allow the breeze to slowly and soothingly dry your skin.

Find the cure that suits your body most and complement it with the right diet, comfortable attire, and regular relaxation/meditation. By consistently following this routine, you can effectively stop excessive underarm perspiration and raise the roof with confidence!