There are plenty of reasons to be excited about summer, but armpit sweating isn’t one of them. If you’re tired of opting for dark clothing to hide the embarrassment there are ‘guaranteed’ methods to reduce the problem.
Summer is officially here, meaning it’s time to use all the tips we have offered to beat the heat. From a simple hack to picking the sweetest watermelon to checking if you’re dehydrated with an easy pinch test, there’s so much to know to stay safe this season.
Dermatologist’s guaranteed ways to reduce armpit sweating
Deodorant, regardless of its type, won’t fix your sweating problem. In one of her TikTok videos, Certified dermatologist Dr. Aamna Adel has shared three better and more effective alternatives.
Antiperspirants
Unlike deodorants, which only provide fragrance, antiperspirants reduce sweating in the armpit, according to the dermatologist. She says the best time to use it is at night before going to bed. As the sweat glands are least active during the night, antiperspirants will be more effective overnight.
She recommends going with the Driclor solution, which can be bought over the counter. It comes with a roller that’s easy to use and antiperspirant on the hand also helps sweaty palms.
Glycopyrronium wipes
Dr. Aama says glycopyrronium wipes are the most underrated method to reduce armpit sweating, even though they are very effective and easy to use. She says it can be used anytime to wipe your underarms and keeps you sweat-free the entire day.
The Qbrexza Topical Cloths/Wipes was approved as a new prescription for hyperhidrosis (underarm excessive sweating) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2018. One wipe is intended for both underarms once a day to reduce excessive sweating.
Botox
If you’re looking for a long-term solution, the dermatologist recommends Botox. Even though the third option is much more expensive than the others, it’s said to work for a longer duration.
According to the dermatologist, Botox injection on the underarm will “completely stop” sweating for six months. This is also recommended for those on whom antiperspirants and glycopyrronium wipes don’t work.
Dr. Aamna Adel, an NHS dermatologist based in London, warns against using ground coffee under your eyes to brighten dark circles as TikTok videos claim.
The dermatologist with over 1.5 million followers on TikTok is a member of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group and actively uses the platform to discuss all things, skin, hair, and nails.
