Treatment of sweating
An abundant sweating in the palms, soles of the feet or armpits can be controlled to some extent with the implementation in the evening for a solution of aluminum chloride. First the affected area is dry, then apply the solution and finally all that is coated with a thin plastic film. In the morning, withdrew the film and washes the area. Some people need two applications per day, this pattern usually alleviate the problem for a week. If the solution irritates the skin, should be discontinued the use of plastic film.
A solution also can help control the abundant sweating. It is sometimes resorts to iontophoresis with running water, a process in which a weak electric current to the affected area. If treatment fails in a case of extreme sweating, you can proceed to a more drastic measure, which involves the surgical removal of axillary sweat glands. Psychological counseling or treatment with anxiolytics can relieve the cases of sweating caused by anxiety.
To control odor is necessary to keep thoroughly clean the affected area, thus eliminating the organisms responsible for smell. The daily bath with a liquid soap containing chlorhexidine or other antiseptic and the application of deodorants are effective against the smell, it can be helpful to shave the hair of the armpit. Some people may need antibacterial creams or lotions with antibiotics.
