How to Control Excess Armpit Sweat

Our bodies have about 3 million sweat glands that are triggered as our body temperature rises or when we are anxious and nervous. Sweating is a natural bodily function, but excess sweating, referred to as hyperhidrosis, is a problem affecting nearly 3 percent of the global population. Communication problems among the hypothalamus, sweat glands and sweat nerves are thought to be the main contributing factor to hyperhidrosis. Natural remedies, doctor-prescribed anti-cholinergic drugs and surgery are all methods of how to control the condition.

Things You'll Need

• Antiperspirant
• Armpit shields

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Instructions

Over-the-Counter Control

• 1

  Avoid triggers that worsen sweating such as spicy foods and heat.

• 2

  Use antiperspirants regularly and consider the use of armpit or sweat shields.

• 3

  Avoid clothes made from man-made fabrics and that fit tightly beneath the armpit.

Medical Control

• 4

  Use a prescribed antiperspirant containing aluminum chloride.

• 5

  Undergo electrical stimulation administered by a physician.

• 6

  Receive botox injections to stop the nerves that control sweat glands in the effected area from working.

• 7

  Obtain a prescription for drugs that will block the effect of the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands.

• 8

  Undergo surgery that will remove sweat glands in the armpit.