Sweating is a normal function of the human body. It is regulated by metabolism and maintained by water-s alt metabolism. With the help of sweat, the body removes metabolic products, takes part in the thermoregulation of the skin.
What do we know about sweating?
The body sweats much more intensely in summer than in winter. This is due to the fact that the blood flow in the vessels is 30 times faster during the hot season. People living close to the equator have more functional sweat glands than those living in colder climates. Sweat glands are capable of producing up to 10 liters of fluid per day in conditions of physical activity or a hot climate. However, at rest and at low temperature, about 500-700 ml of sweat is released. Part of the glands does not work. With their maximum functionality, up to 3 liters of sweat per hour can stand out. This can lead to dehydration.
Men and women sweat differently. This was influenced by the evolutionary process of both sexes. The main male activity oncethere was a hunt, so the sweat glands worked more intensively than in women. After all, sweat helps to cool the body during physical exertion. Another increased cause of sweating in men (greater than in women) is body weight. Accordingly, there is more water in their body. In addition, the apocrine glands in men are more active, so their sweat has a stronger odor.
Causes of hyperhidrosis
A disease in which there is excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis. Often there are its local forms. Feet, palms, upper lip area, armpits may sweat.
Hyperhidrosis has many causes. Among them: hormonal failure, disruption of the endocrine system, infections (tuberculosis, malaria, AIDS), stress, obesity, some hereditary diseases, long-term use of antibiotics. Also, increased sweating is observed if the body is slagged. But with the treatment of the underlying cause of hyperhidrosis, the amount of sweat produced will gradually decrease. People suffering from constant intense sweating are looking for a way to solve this problem. Today we will look at how to get rid of the smell of sweat under the arms and how you can reduce the amount of sweat produced.
Antiperspirants and deodorants
This is the simplest and easiest way to get rid of bad breath. We rarely pay attention to the differences between these means. But they have different effects on the sweat glands.
Sweat deodorants inhibit the activity of bacteria that live in the ducts of the sweat glands. That is sweatstands out with the same intensity as always, but the deodorant suppresses its pungent odor. Therefore, when diagnosed with "hyperhidrosis" (excessive sweating), deodorants help little. Do not apply them to sweaty underarm skin. Regularly remove vegetation from the armpits. It is better to do this before going to bed so that the injured skin has time to heal. Apply deodorant to clean-shaven, clean, dry skin.
The best sweat deodorant, according to many polls, is Lancome Bocage roll-on deodorant. Reviews about it are mostly positive.
Antiperspirant is an agent that blocks the ducts of the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat. Unpleasant odor is also neutralized. However, sweating is a natural function of the body, which is involved in its life. Therefore, it is not recommended to use an antiperspirant constantly, so as not to inhibit the normal functioning of the body.
Use your antiperspirant properly. It should be applied to clean, dry skin, but not immediately after a shower. It is better to use it 7-8 hours before bedtime. There are folk ways to get rid of increased sweating. Let's take a closer look at them.
How to get rid of the smell of sweat with proper nutrition?
Foods high in fat should be avoided. These include fast food, semi-finished products. In addition to the exclusion of animal fats, vegetable fats will also have to be abandoned. You should buy low-fat dairy products, eat less nuts, sausages, sausages andother fatty foods. Indeed, due to blockage of blood vessels with fat, blood circulation worsens, which leads to excessive sweating.
Some foods cause hyperhidrosis because they stimulate the sweat glands. These are legumes, garlic, s alt, chocolate, coffee, almost all types of teas, ginger, pork, sweet and carbonated drinks. You should also refuse hot spices - pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, horseradish. Fatty and s alty foods are also contraindicated. It is better to include in the diet more vegetable soups with a minimum amount of s alt. In addition, you should give up ice water, hot drinks and food that will provoke increased sweating.
In the fight against excessive sweating, foods containing B vitamins can help. These are vegetables, eggs, meat, whole grains. The diet should also include foods with calcium. Eat buckwheat, milk, kefir, curdled milk, carrots, persimmons, cabbage. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, lean meats and fish.
Slagging of the body and hyperhidrosis
Perhaps the increased sweating of the body is trying to remove toxins. In this case, it is recommended to clean it. And intense sweating will no longer bother you. How to determine that the body is slagged? In this case, there are other symptoms: headache, fatigue, plaque on the tongue, frequent rashes, flatulence.
You can cleanse the body of toxins in many ways. For starters, give up junk food, drink plenty of cleanwater, provide the body with physical activity. Soda baths, honey massage are useful for cleansing the body.
Oat bran and cereals (buckwheat, oatmeal, pearl barley) are very useful, in which dried fruits can be added for a better effect. Folk methods of cleansing the body of toxins include the intake of decoctions. For example, decoctions of flaxseed or millet, which promote bowel movements.
You can also turn to official medicine. A simple and effective remedy is activated charcoal. But it belongs to the most primitive group of enterosorbents. Its intake can cause intestinal dysbacteriosis. More advanced preparations for cleansing the body are Enterosgel, Polysorb and other new generation enterosorbents.
Pharmacy and medications for excessive sweating
How to get rid of the smell of sweat with the help of pharmacy products? Consider the most effective of them.
- Dry Dry is the Swiss remedy for sweat. It can be used on all parts of the body with a large number of sweat glands - armpits, feet, palms. The tool not only eliminates the unpleasant smell of sweat, but also its cause. It contains aluminum chloride hydrate. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it constantly because of the detrimental effect, first on the sebaceous glands, and over time, on the whole body. One bottle is enough for 3-4 months. Effect after application lasts up to 4 days.
- Teymurov's paste has an adsorbing, drying, antibacterial,anti-inflammatory action. Promotes vasodilation and a cooling effect. The drug is banned in a number of countries due to the formaldehyde content. In addition, the composition contains lead acetate. The drug is prescribed for excessive sweating of the armpits and legs, as well as for fungal diseases.
- Salicylic-zinc paste is an inexpensive, but effective and safer option for the body. Unlike Teymurov's paste, it does not contain formaldehyde.
- "Odaban" - an expensive but effective sweat odor spray. Allowed even during pregnancy. Available in spray and powder form. For 7 days, it should be applied daily to clean, dry skin. After the effect appears, you can apply it only a few times a week. However, aluminum chloride, which is harmful to the body, is also present in its composition, so it is impossible to speak of its complete harmlessness.
- Galmanin - a remedy that has a harmless composition, but no less effective if there is a smell of sweat. Its active ingredients are salicylic acid and zinc oxide. Available in powder form. Indicated for subacute eczema and sweaty feet.
Recently, a novelty has appeared in stores - sweat liners. They are two connected semicircles made of pressed cellulose. With the help of a sticky compound on one side, they are attached to clothing.
Folk treatments for hyperhidrosis
Many are helped by cheap but proven remedies recommended by folkthe medicine. They are not only effective, but also safe.
- 3% hydrogen peroxide is an effective folk remedy for sweat odor. Apply the liquid to clean, dry underarms with a cotton pad. Then use deodorant. Peroxide has a drying effect, kills microbes and eliminates their waste products.
- Soda is a folk remedy for sweat. Baking soda has an antiseptic effect. It helps in cases where the smell of sweat appears. Using baking soda, you can make an effective and completely safe deodorant at home.
So, you will need:
- 60g baking soda;
- 60ml cornstarch;
- 5 tbsp. l. coconut oil.
These components will help get rid of the smell of sweat, and coconut oil will moisturize the skin. Mix baking soda and starch, then add coconut oil and mix thoroughly again. The mixture can be placed in a jar that closes tightly. If you put it in the refrigerator, it will get the same firmness as store-bought deodorant.
How to remove the smell of sweat? Soda, mixed in equal amounts with water, is recommended to wipe the armpits. It will eliminate the pungent odor, but will not affect perspiration in any way. Also, pour baking soda powder into your shoes if the insoles have acquired an unpleasant odor. If there is a smell of sweat on clothes during washing, you can throw a pinch of baking soda into the water.
Excessive sweating of feet and hands
This is a real problem for people who work with documents. Howget rid of the smell of sweat and reduce its excretion? Herbal baths will help you.
- 5 tbsp. l. add apple cider vinegar to 1 liter of moderately hot water. Bathe in vinegar for at least 15 minutes twice a day.
- Oak bark is very effective in a variety of pathologies. The decoction is prepared as follows: 5 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials, throw into an enamel bowl and pour a liter of water. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and reduce heat. But do not remove from the stove until the volume of water is halved. Then close the pan with a lid, wrap with a cloth and leave for 2 hours. You can use this decoction for 3 days. Keep it in the refrigerator. To prepare the bath, add 0.5 cups of decoction and 1 liter of water.
- Soda baths are effective. You will need to dissolve 1 tsp. soda in 1 liter of water.
- Hand baths with strong tea and yarrow extract are recommended to be done daily.
Recommendations for hyperhidrosis
- After shower, wipe the body with 2% vinegar.
- Take a mint bath.
- Drink melissa tea.
- Remember regular hygiene.
- Wear cotton underwear and shoes made from natural materials that allow the skin to breathe.
But folk methods of getting rid of hyperhidrosis do not help everyone. In this case, you need to turn to official medicine.
Drug treatment of hyperhidrosis
When secondary hyperhidrosis is recommended to start with the treatment of the disease that caused excessive sweating. In this caseyou need to seek the advice of a specialist. Often, with the problem of excessive sweating, they turn to a dermatologist. There are also drugs that are prescribed directly for hyperhidrosis. These are anticholinergics that reduce the action of the sweat glands. But you can’t take them on your own, as they have many side effects and contraindications. Their intake can cause loss of taste sensations and impaired speech function. In addition, they are addictive.
Modern medicine practices injections for hyperhidrosis. They are prescribed in the case when the sweat "flows in streams." The patient and his environment suffer from the smell of sweat. What to do in this case? This is the last stage of hyperhidrosis. Preparations "Botox", "Xeomin", "Dysport" help to get rid of the manifestations of hyperhidrosis for 6-8 months. The injection is given in the area of excessive sweating. The main disadvantage of the procedure is pain. However, it helps to forget about such a problem as hyperhidrosis for almost a year.
Hyperhidrosis is often a symptom of an underlying disease. It needs to be diagnosed. After all, excessive sweating interferes with work and building relationships with the opposite sex. People suffering from hyperhidrosis gradually close in on themselves, begin to lead an isolated lifestyle. Sometimes the disease leads to depression and neuroses. However, hyperhidrosis can be cured. The main task of a specialist is to find out the reason for its appearance.
