About Junko Expertise I can answer most questions pertaining to teen health, thought I cannot give medical advice. I can explain medical terminology, describe medical conditions and hopefully help people understand what is going on with their bodies. If I don`t know an answer to a question, being a medical student, I can easily find out the answer since I have many resources I can refer to.
Expert: Junko Date: 8/20/2004 Subject: i have a sweating problem
Question Hi, my name is alicia i am about to be 16 in november and I have a sweating problem. (really bad) I have tried everything (deodorants, soap, clothing changes ect..) Nothing will help, I am really embarassed to go out in public now because i have to wear over shirts and such. I am homeschooled because of it too. I think it's called hyperhydrosis?... Can u please tell me what i need to do? I am really in need of help or something.
Answer Hi Alicia,
There is a deodorant you can try called Certain Dry that seems to be very effective for people that perspire a lot. If you can't find Certain Dry, any sort of deodorant that has aluminum chloride in it would do the same thing. The only thing about this deodorant is that you have to apply it at night before you go to bed onto a completely dry armpit. You can shower as usual the next morning and don't need to put any extra anti-persperant on for the day. This has helped a friend of mine, and I hope it works for you!
