If you suffer from excessive sweating,
If you suffer from excessive sweating, you’ve
probably already tried the commercial antiperspirants
and deodorants, and you’re still looking for a cure for
your problem.
Diet control alone will not cure excessive sweating,
but can help reduce it somewhat. Certain foods, such
as onions, fish, garlic, and spicy foods like curry,
can be smelled in the sweat. Try to reduce your intake
of these types of foods.
Underarm hair holds sweat and can make the problem
worse. If possible, shave your armpits to reduce the
bacteria build-up.
There are other expensive and more painful cures
available, such as Botox injections given in very small doses
into the skin which can stop excessive sweating for 2-8
months. However, Botox is a poison, and it’s natural
to have concerns about the long term effects of such
treatment.
As a last resort, surgery is often considered, where
the sympathetic nerves that control sweating are cut.
This type of operation requires general anesthesia, and
is not guaranteed to work.
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