Antiperspirant is used to treat excessive sweating of the underarms, hands, and feet. It contains aluminum-based compounds as active ingredient which temporarily blocks sweat pores. Antiperspirant has the added advantage of acting as a deodorant. The effects are temporary and go away on taking a bath or washing off the body.
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Are the swellings present in underarms due to cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28 year old male. For the past five years, I have few swellings on both underarms. Recently, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. While browsing on the internet, for her condition, I found out that my swelling may be of lymph nodes and may be cancerous. This urged me to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety. However, to assure you and also to explain the swelling related to cancer is usually painless. From your history, it appears that you may be having some hair root infection, because of which lymph node could be swollen. I think more on the line... Read Full »
Does long term use of antiperspirants on face cause wrinkles?
Query: Hi doctor, I have facial hyperhidrosis, and I have been looking into products to combat this. I am currently using Neat 3B Face Saver Gel, a facial antiperspirant. I apply this before my moisturizer and makeup. I do notice a bit of difference. However, I would like it to be far more effective. Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperhidrosis can be treated in different ways. Use over-the-counter or prescription-strength antiperspirants that contain Aluminum. Medications called anticholinergics that affect the nerve signals to sweat glands. You may take them in pill form or apply them on your ... Read Full »
What can I apply to my body to decrease sweating and look fresh?
Query: Hello doctor, I am sweating too much I guess. I am not sure if it is because of the heat here but I sweat. Please suggest me something which I can apply to my body. So it does not sweat much and I look fresh and I do not smell. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is likely because of weather only and body sweats in order to keep body temperature down. So naturally if you try to stay in cold environment as much as possible this will automatically reduce. However, for reducing perspiration, you should ask for Aluminum chlori... Read Full »
Why do I have a powdery discharge from my armpit after waxing?
Query: Hi doctor, Actually, I want to know something about my skin. In my armpits area, there is some kind of infection like I do not really know what that is but it looks like an infection and my sweat and sweat odor is due to that particular infection. Now I am describing the infection I used to wax my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a condition in certain individuals that is called as trichomycosis axillaris. It is due to bacteria the coryneform bacteria and yellow color thing is their colonies. You need antibacterial not antifungal agents. And antiperspirant is the recommended treatment... Read Full »