Traditional Treatments for Sweaty Armpits

• Those with hyperhydrosis of the armpits should apply over-the-counter antiperspirant nightly. Deodorants are not recommended, as they only cover scent and do not stop sweat as antiperspirants do. Some stronger antiperspirants are also available at drugstores without a prescription; these typically contain a 20 percent aluminum chloride solution to essentially keep the sweat glands swollen shut or plugged. Patients with the condition should also bathe daily to eliminate bacteria from the surface of the body, keep hair removed from the area at all times and choose natural-fiber clothing such as cotton, wool and silk to allow the skin to breathe. Relaxation techniques can also help.
  
  Those with severe hyperhydrosis that interferes with daily life are advised to seek medical treatment, as doctors can sometimes treat the condition with prescription antiperspirants, surgery to remove the sweat glands, botulinum toxin injections to help block the nerves that trigger sweat glands, drugs that suppress the sweat glands or iontophoresis, a procedure in which a dermatologist uses a low level electric current to temporarily block sweat glands.
  
  

Home Remedies for Sweaty Armpits

• Some patients have found success in curbing hyperhydrosis with home remedies. One method involves applying malt vinegar to armpits before bed, then washing them in the morning before applying antiperspirant. Other successful treatments include taking 500 mg of wheat grass daily on an empty stomach, using white vinegar or rubbing alcohol to wash the armpits daily or applying apple cider vinegar to the skin once daily. Additionally, patients have found success with using talc or baby powder under the arms in addition to antiperspirant or drinking a cup of sage tea daily to help reduce sweat production.