How to Get Rid of Armpit Sweat

No matter if you are male or female, armpit sweat creeps up on almost everyone at one time or another. Stress, hot conditions and even hormones can play a part in sweat production. Some people suffer from excessive underarm sweat with a condition called hyperhidrosis. The condition, which affects up to 3 percent of the population, produces several times more perspiration than normal, according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. Get rid of armpit sweat by incorporating certain preventive methods into your hygiene routine.

Things You'll Need

• Antibacterial soap
• Washcloth
• Deodorant/antiperspirant
• Antiperspirant with 10 percent aluminum salts
• Plastic wrap

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash the armpit area with an antibacterial soap. Lather a wet washcloth with the soap and rub gently over the armpit area. The washcloth digs into pores, removing bacteria that cause odors. Rinse the washcloth with warm water and clean the soap from the armpit area.

• 2

  Dry the underarms completely with a clean towel. Apply a combination deodorant and antiperspirant to the armpits. Wear loose-fitting shirts that do not scratch or irritate the underarm area.

• 3

  Apply an antiperspirant that contains at least 10 percent aluminum salts to your underarms two nights a week. Wrap plastic wrap around the armpits after applying the antiperspirant. The aluminum salts cause swelling to the sweat glands, keeping perspiration from leaving the body.

• 4

  Avoid foods and spices such as onion, hot peppers, curry and curry, which may trigger sweat glands to overproduce.

• 5

  Talk to your doctor about botulinum toxin (Botox) injections if you suffer from underarm hyperhidrosis, a condition that overstimulates sweat glands. The toxin paralyzes the nerves associated with the sweat glands. Normally 12 to 14 injections are required for each armpit, but the results last six to 10 months, according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide.