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Posted by delna on September 2, 2003, at 1:56:37
hi
wondering if anyone has found an antiperspirant that can be used on the face. facial sweating is driving me mad and i did hear something about a new product on the market.
anyone?
thnx d
Posted by Mats on September 2, 2003, at 2:16:36
In reply to facial sweating due to drugs- antiperspirant?, posted by delna on September 2, 2003, at 1:56:37
Go for a antiperspirant rich in aluminium chloride.
I think there is cream that not will irritate your skin.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 2, 2003, at 3:29:43
In reply to facial sweating due to drugs- antiperspirant?, posted by delna on September 2, 2003, at 1:56:37
Posted by jay on September 2, 2003, at 5:34:46
In reply to facial sweating due to drugs- antiperspirant?, posted by delna on September 2, 2003, at 1:56:37
> hi
> wondering if anyone has found an antiperspirant that can be used on the face. facial sweating is driving me mad and i did hear something about a new product on the market.
> anyone?
> thnx dAntiperspirants can be very toxic to certain parts of our bodies, and the aluminum use in particular is very controversial. There was a story from a few years back of a young teen who everyday covered himself from head to toe with antiperspirant spray (he was embarrased by sweating so much), and the toxic effects ended up poisining him. The last place I would ever use this stuff is on my face. As someone else said, try baby powder or check with your pharmacist, or even try a 'natural' rememdy, but just like with any drug, natural or not, you must be careful.
Best,
Jay
Posted by utopizen on September 2, 2003, at 19:36:52
In reply to Re: facial sweating-antiperspirant?-be careful! » delna, posted by jay on September 2, 2003, at 5:34:46
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> Antiperspirants can be very toxic to certain parts of our bodies, and the aluminum use in particular is very controversial.
>>To lay people, yes, it's controversial. Then again, Ritalin's also controversial to lay people-- so it's important to be careful of what is truly controversial is what is scaring to lay people.
There is no controversy among dermatologists that alluminum chloride (Drysol) is an appropriate treatment for hyperhydrosis. I don't think anyone would prescribe it for the face, but that has to do with dryness there.
I get Drysol prescribed, and have never had any problems (between 3 different docs, including 2 who were dermatologists).
It's not at all toxic, there's not a shred of evidence to support this. There is, however, research to support that it's safe. What happens is is that the Drysol you put on your armpits is only on your armpits, and that leaves over 99% of your body to disperse any toxin it pleases through other parts of your body.
Moreover, the myth that alluminum-containing products of any kind, whether they're rubbed onto your skin or not, causes cancer, is also baseless. That was dismissed years ago.
It's funny, though, where this all comes from-- I've mentioned it to random people, Drysol, and they all seem to be "in the know" that alluminum is terrible to use as an antiperspirant.
Unfortunately, there's no antiperspirants out there really that don't use some percentage of alluminum chloride-- ussually it's .5%, Mitchium is 1%. Drysol is 20%, so you need to apply it just a few times per week.
Alpha blockers, I think, may be something you will want to discuss as a potential treatment.
Posted by delna on September 5, 2003, at 0:05:08
In reply to Re: facial sweating-antiperspirant?-be careful! » delna, posted by jay on September 2, 2003, at 5:34:46
thanks for the feedback everyone. its just that i got so excited when i saw a web page http://www.excessivearmpitsweating.com/Sweaty_face_stop_sweating__hyperhidrosis_underarm_sweat_excessive_perspiration_aluminum_chloride.htm
well talked to some pharmacists that knew nothing about this product.if anyone has time to check this site out iwould be grateful.does it seem a bit gimmicky or is it worth a try?
anyone?
thnx
d
Posted by utopizen on September 5, 2003, at 19:14:37
In reply to Re: facial sweating-antiperspirant?-be careful!, posted by delna on September 5, 2003, at 0:05:08
What did your dermatologist say when you asked him?
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