Comments on: Underarm Sweating

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:11:07 +0000

I have been like this for about three years. I am in the 9th grade. I didn’t know anything about this. I don’t even know how I thought about it, but on day I did. I am the only one in my family who has it. I have talked to my mom about it, but she does not understand that it is all of the time. It breaks my heart that I will have this most likely my whole life. To those who are alone, have a school with the worst of kids who don’t even understand what is wrong, and those who are upset about this, I know exactly how you feel. It’s hard, and I would know. Do not regret having this though. This is not only to make you different, this is also to teach others to accept EVERYONE. One day you will be a great person, people will respect you. Even if you look gross and nasty to them. People turn their heads at me, but the ones who don’t and will let you cry on their shoulder have their own issues too and they can be much much worse. Do not let it rule you life, even if it seems hopeless. You are here to be accepted, not to hide in the shadows.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:37 +0000

Reading through this, I’ve found a lot of ways that people say will help and what will not..some even contradictory. I have had excessive underarm sweating and my hands and feet like to sweat a great deal also, so I can identify with what you all are going through…constant worry, depression, jealousy, social anxiety… I wonder why I can’t be normal, than find others worse off than I. I try many suggestions, and the problems still persist. I give up, than become frustrated because of the uninevitable effects. This truly is a problem and I feel for you guys, as well as myself. I will pray for you and for solutions that truly do work.

God bless you.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:47:11 +0000

I HATE my sweating problem! It gets even worse when I am around people or in public and it’s ruining my life. I can never just buy whatever clothes I feel like I have to firstly think about whether or not I’ll sweat through it. The amount of clothes I’ve been given or bought, and not actually been able to wear is terrible! I want to be able to wear whatever top I want, and not worry at school when I have to lift up my arms. It looks terrible and I’m very worried about smelling too – but when I tell anyone they say it’s normal and I shouldn’t worry so much – it really annoys me!!

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:29:31 +0000

Absolutely ridiculous I’ve had this problem since I was a child, between my underarms and hands I am a walking puddle, everyday I’m sweating even in the freezing cold (Canadian) I’m sweating, only its now a cold sweat, great. I turn to short sleeves (even in winter just wear a sweater), extra deodorant, and wearing a shawl or something close to it, that way when I wear long sleeves no one notices at work. It SUCKS. I just wish some one could tell me a good way to control this.. Because right now… It is impossible. And just gross >-<

-Emily

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:39:03 +0000

Okay i just started to notice my under arms are just sweating and smelling non stop and it is really ruining my life. Im scared to even slightly raise my arms at school for fear i will stink up the room and that people will whisper to each other i smell disgusting or i need to bathe or come up with their own stories and say they heard i don’t shower.

The only way i have noticed to keep the smell from completely getting out though people can still smell it is to press my arms against my body very tight. i can’t do this anymore because by 7th period my arms are trembling. I don’t know what to do but its is killing me with my image and my self esteem. i walk out of class as somebody walks in and they say the class stinks and i think to myself that i am the cause of this.

Most of my teachers seem to notice my arms pressed against me so they leave me alone. Most. But i don’t want to be referred to as the kid that is disgusting or smells like trash. I deserve better and so do all of the people that suffer from this.

I really hope you will reply to this because this is out of hand. I’m 16 and just starting my life and this condition has me off to a bad start. So please reply and help me out here.

By: RR

RR — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:39:13 +0000

hi, I’m from the Philippines. same to everyone.same everything. I just wanted to ask?? is there a solution about this problem?..cause sometimes i just think negative and it goes to “die”. i almost try brands of antiperspirant but it doesnt work. guys, help me??.. can’t afford botox it cost 30k. I’m just a student and i am not rich even. i consult a dermatologist, but nothing..pls help me!!

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:14:59 +0000

hi everybody!!

I suffered from underarm sweating for over 10 years and probe of all possible treatments for underarm sweating and nothing works for me, month ago i buy a formula on the internet, now i have no money. I should have known not to fall for false promises like this, they promised I would without sweat in 2 weeks and it was gonna change my life. Don’t fall for secret formula cures from this or any other country, just does not work!

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:14:28 +0000

Reading all your comments I feel very fortunate. I also have excessive sweating on my chest and back. My underarms are never dry and at least my hands are considerate with my social life and I can meet people without feeling SO embarrassed.

My wet trunk and underarms had literally dynamite my self-confidence since I was fourteen. I couldn’t leave my home without my bag filled with three t-shirts (four or even five in summer) to change myself during the day. I’m writing from Spain and we have nice warm weather here…

After the entire lecture just wanted to say that my daily life has changed since I use anti sweat shirts for hyperhidrosis that hide my sweat and makes me feel comfortable. I tried them after finding information when looking desperately for help in many many forums and HH societies and also ruling out chemical products as my skin didn’t seem to like them so much. I then discovered sweat pads also work great and allow you to use any shirt you like rather than having to pay a premium for a anti-sweat t-shirt. Chatting with another colleague with HH who also tried them, we agreed that although at the first time you hold one of them in your hands you may think that it will be really hot (it has like two layers, two tissues) actually it is not.

When passing time wearing one of these excessive sweating t-shirts, you feel little humid but it kind of makes sweat disappear and you can’t see anything from the outside. Sweat pads or t-shirts, they work for me and I wanted to share my experience here because as I read your comments I feel more identified with you and I’m convinced it may help.

Main point I am trying to make is not to spend money on t-shirts designed for sweating because of the mark up, but rather buy sweat shields and use any shirt you like, you will save money in the long run and it works. For example, one t-shirt designed for excessive sweating can cost you $42 where sweat shields can be purchased for $10 and used with any shirt you like!

Cheers

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:13:39 +0000

@bernedet
Certain-Dri is available in the Phillipines. It works pretty well, except that for me, my HH is caused by anxiety. So, when I think about it, I sweat. Unless I get Botox, I will always sweat. However, being the age I am. I am unable to get Botox. Not that I would want to anyway.
I hope certain-Dri works for you.
Good luck with your HH.
There is no cure but we’re in this together.

By: bernadet

bernadet — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:42:01 +0000

uhmm.. guys i need your help im from philippines and you know that in our country the weather is always hot im very stressed sometimes i dont want to go to school because of my sweaty armpits the color of our uniform is brown it sucks everytime im wearing our uniform my mind says another day for my sweaty armpits very embarrassing pls help me i want to buy certain dri to cure it I want to know if certain dri is available here in the Philippines ????? im very hopeless