Excessive Sweating

MrFreeze

Just wondering if any other Gentlemen on this have had problems with excessive sweating from the forehead & body?

I can be quite a nervous person sometimes an it tends to get worse when I am nervous. Even when I am not nervous it can be quite bad.

It can be quite embarrassing so just wondering if anybody with a similar problem may have any advice or tips that may help.

Thanks in advance!

puddinboxxx

i get it pretty bad if i exercise or in hot weather,,reduce the amount of salt in your diet can help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

The_Kew_Tour

http://www.boots.com/en/Driclor-Solution-Roll-On-Applicator_22023/

You can buy these Anti Perspiration in Boots.

Normally in with ladies ones but if cant find ask somebody who works there.

Trust me they work. I had serious problem about 10 years ago and this worked.

Now one piece of advice. If you do buy it just add little bit at first. and dont ever ever ever put it on scratch or dry skin ever. It will pierce the crap out of you for couple of hours.

So start of gentle and then over time add more. After while you will only need to use it every few weeks or once month for me now.

MrFreeze

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

http://www.boots.com/en/Driclor-Solution-Roll-On-Applicator_22023/

You can buy these Anti Perspiration in Boots.

Normally in with ladies ones but if cant find ask somebody who works there.

Trust me they work. I had serious problem about 10 years ago and this worked.

Now one piece of advice. If you do buy it just add little bit at first. and dont ever ever ever put it on scratch or dry skin ever. It will pierce the crap out of you for couple of hours.

So start of gentle and then over time add more. After while you will only need to use it every few weeks or once month for me now.

That's great, will try picking that up in a chemist tomorrow.

Thanks for your help.

The_Kew_Tour

MrFreeze wrote: »

That's great, will try picking that up in a chemist tomorrow.

Thanks for your help.

No problem.

There are few other ones too.

I have tried 1 or 2 others. They might be cheaper but work just as good.

I even apply some to forehead. It works.

Like say just apply bit at time before go to bed. Dont apply it while your sweating cause wont work.

SpaceTime

I was all sweaty for a while and discovered that it was actually a really serious sensitivity or allergic reaction to coffee (and not just caffeine either).

I didn't realise quite how serious the allergy/sensitivity was until after I actually stopped drinking coffee entirely and noticed how much better I felt.

It would be worth getting checked out for any possible illnesses too - diabetes and thyroid problems are two that can cause sweating but so can lots of other underlying conditions so, definitely go to a GP and rule out anything that might be causing it.

Cutting out coffee was actually a lot like giving up smoking. I had really bad headaches and was very irritable for about 2 or 3 days when I stopped drinking it.

It's amazing though, if I even have a cake that contains coffee, I immediately get all sweaty!

Also decaf has the same effect as caffeinated coffee so I think it's actually the coffee beans, not the caffeine that's causing the problem for me.

Viper_JB

I find the fitter I get the more easily I sweat...effect is detailed in an article on cracked I know, not much help really but it's just natural for some, they do some strong antiperspirants in boots which may be worth a try?

PaddyCar

So Mr. Freeze is sweating. Who would have thought it.

Sorry

macgrub

Hi. I have hyperhydrosis for several years now. My pharmacist recommended to me a product similar to Driclor called 'Anhydrol Forte'. This product is essentially an über antiperspirant. It contains aluminium chloride hexahydrate that stops you sweating. Should you use it, do not apply too much (four rolls max. under each arm). It will irritate otherwise.

However I found, like others, cutting out or reducing certain things in my diet to be of benefit. For example, a reduction in alcohol was the biggest help. Reduction in caffeine and spicy foods were of benefit too. I took up exercise too but this didn't reduce my non-exercise sweating as much.

MrFreeze

Hahaha sweating with laughter now

PaddyCar wrote: »

So Mr. Freeze is sweating. Who would have thought it.

Sorry

The_Kew_Tour

Fitness plays a part, but you can still have it.

Have a mate who is extremely fit. Does go mad maybe on Saturday night but otherwise runs 4-5 times a week. Good looking lad who minds himself otherwise.

Yet he sweats. Mostly in the face but its noticeable.

Been fit and thinner helps but really it only reduces it by no more then 10-20%.

Its just something people have or have not.

Fad

S'all about Driclor. Seriously burns if you put too much on.

I finally got to a point (probably through shedding a bit of weight) where I could stop using it, but it was fantastic when I used it!

jamie72

OP this may sound like bull****, but they make products for women going through the menopause that really help. I know it might be embarrassing buying it, but they work a charm. Can't think of the name, but I'm sure you'll be able to find it with Google.

eh i dunno

Anyone tried hypnosis for sweating? I sweat buckets when running which is normal and have done since I was a kid but when under pressure I can burst out in sweat too. Very embarrassing when its pouring off your head in a social situation

The_Kew_Tour

eh i dunno wrote: »

Anyone tried hypnosis for sweating? I sweat buckets when running which is normal and have done since I was a kid but when under pressure I can burst out in sweat too. Very embarrassing when its pouring off your head in a social situation

Try the stuff I have mentioned above with same guidelines.

I had serious problem 10 years ago when I was 18-19 onwards. Kinda came out of know where. Hot summer and I just sweated. Especially my back. My back would be like running tap it was so bad.

When I went out I had to have tshirt underneath shirt(black shirt to hide sweat patches a little better).

I tried Driclor and few others and have never looked back.

You will sweat when running etc but just like normal person unlike when its not applied.

eh i dunno

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Try the stuff I have mentioned above with same guidelines.

I had serious problem 10 years ago when I was 18-19 onwards. Kinda came out of know where. Hot summer and I just sweated. Especially my back. My back would be like running tap it was so bad.

When I went out I had to have tshirt underneath shirt(black shirt to hide sweat patches a little better).

I tried Driclor and few others and have never looked back.

You will sweat when running etc but just like normal person unlike when its not applied.

but where you sweating when under pressure or in an embarrassing situation? Then it just pours off my forehead.

The_Kew_Tour

eh i dunno wrote: »

but where you sweating when under pressure or in an embarrassing situation? Then it just pours off my forehead.

Not either. Just walking say from a place to another. If I went to college and had my bag on my back you was bad and this was even during winter time. Not as bad as summer but still.

I then stated getting sweats on my forehead. I apply it there too. Works a treat.

Been to some fairly countries since and not had a problem.

I dont work for crowd or have relations with these companies, but I swear they work.

I only need to but 1 every couple of moths now. I apply it every 3-4 weeks. At start you may be doing it twice a week but it gets better.

All I will say is give them a try.

eh i dunno

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Not either. Just walking say from a place to another. If I went to college and had my bag on my back you was bad and this was even during winter time. Not as bad as summer but still.

I then stated getting sweats on my forehead. I apply it there too. Works a treat.

Been to some fairly countries since and not had a problem.

I dont work for crowd or have relations with these companies, but I swear they work.

I only need to but 1 every couple of moths now. I apply it every 3-4 weeks. At start you may be doing it twice a week but it gets better.

All I will say is give them a try.

Thanks I'll try it. Do i Need a prescription for it?

The_Kew_Tour

eh i dunno wrote: »

Thanks I'll try it. Do i Need a prescription for it?

No you dont. They maybe in with womens deordrant though that is the thing. Im sure somebody can assist if go to shop. I know any Boots store I have went to be it Cork or Dublin have had them on shelf.

There are other ones too. Driclor just the one I used most. Cant remember names of other 1 or 2 I have tried. All good ones anyway.

Here is what the packet looks like. Just remember to only apply small bit first. Best to do it before go to bed. Then can wash it off in morning if like. It will still work fine.

thejuggler

Another thing to try is sage tea - a cup a night reduces sweating by at least 50%.
You can buy sage teabags in most healthfood shops.

Allergies are definitely a factor in hyperhydrosis- coffee and gluten im my case

The_Kew_Tour

thejuggler wrote: »

Another thing to try is sage tea - a cup a night reduces sweating by at least 50%.
You can buy sage teabags in most healthfood shops.

Allergies are definitely a factor in hyperhydrosis- coffee and gluten im my case

How much per packet?

Might give them try.

thejuggler

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

How much per packet?

Might give them try.

Cheap enough I think €2 - €3

eh i dunno

So will Sage tea and Driclor help with unexpected sweating which is my main problem? I do sweat more than most when exercising but that doesnt bother me. Its when sweat starts rolling off my forehead when under pressure or embarrassed thats my biggest problem. Anyone suffer from similar?

larchielads

used that driclor stuff infact using it right now. stuff is great but yeah stings like hell first few times. must try the sage tea bags

oh and i think its pronounced dry- chlore (driclor) if your asking for it in the chemist i thought it was pronounced dricklor:D

The_Kew_Tour

larchielads wrote: »

used that driclor stuff infact using it right now. stuff is great but yeah stings like hell first few times. must try the sage tea bags

oh and i think its pronounced dry- chlore (driclor) if your asking for it in the chemist i thought it was pronounced dricklor:D

Lol I have always pronounced it the latter way. That's why get odd look when ask in pharmacy so lol.

I'm glad it's helping you. Keep us posted on progress.

Normstorm

Must say I've tried driclor and didn't find it helped.

I tend to get extremely sweaty when nervous or when doing any sort of physical activity. I've deicded to go speak with a CBT councellor to see if they can help as I believe its linked to social anxiety but if any does find out any info on a product that works please share!

jd83

Ive always suffered from this. I always thought it was the fact I was unfit but the last 2 years I have seriously improved my diet and fitness level.

For example I took up running and I am still as drenched in sweat now as I was the first day I went out for a run 2 years ago and nearly went into cardiac arrest!

If im nervous, in any way warm or do any sort of exercise my forehead is covered in sweat. Kinda annoying especially in certain situations like dates or job interviews!!

eh i dunno

You two are in the same boat as me which is why im considering hypnosis

BigDuffman

Driclor for taking some of the soakage out of the pits. But not much you can do about the forehead and face. I used to keep an iced drink handy and blow onto it creating a nice cooling effect in hot bars etc. also choose your shirts wisely to avoid the pit patches!

I found that the over active sweating calms down as you get older from 18-21 I was a tap!

eh i dunno

Had my usual 20 min morning run this morning. Average pace. Came home and waited 20 mins before showering to cool off. Have shower and the sweat is still running off me. Anyone else like this??

The_Kew_Tour

BigDuffman wrote: »

Driclor for taking some of the soakage out of the pits. But not much you can do about the forehead and face. I used to keep an iced drink handy and blow onto it creating a nice cooling effect in hot bars etc. also choose your shirts wisely to avoid the pit patches!

I found that the over active sweating calms down as you get older from 18-21 I was a tap!

Did you put it on your forehead?

If you did I found that putting it on between your hair does better as it also can be sweaty part.

Compu Global Hyper Meganet

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Did you put it on your forehead?

If you did I found that putting it on between your hair does better as it also can be sweaty part.

I used to suffer from acne on my forehead which all but cleared up completely around a year ago. I'm just wondering if it would be a bad idea to put something as astringent as this stuff on my face in case it might cause the acne to return?

SpaceTime

Make sure you get screened for any underlying illness too! Heavy sweating can be a symptom of loads of things! It's usually innocuous but, its worth checking out any possible issues.

Coffee seems to be a big factor for a lot of people. The whole coffee culture that's developed in the last decade or so is new. People are drinking way more coffee than ever before and you'd be surprised at the volume of espresso that's in cappuccino and latte drinks in some places.

Try cutting back / going cold turkey for a couple of weeks and see if you improve.

The_Kew_Tour

Compu Global Hyper Meganet wrote: »

I used to suffer from acne on my forehead which all but cleared up completely around a year ago. I'm just wondering if it would be a bad idea to put something as astringent as this stuff on my face in case it might cause the acne to return?

I had same problem and never returned.

Just once you apply small bits at the start.

RATM

Normstorm wrote: »

Must say I've tried driclor and didn't find it helped.

I tend to get extremely sweaty when nervous or when doing any sort of physical activity. I've deicded to go speak with a CBT councellor to see if they can help as I believe its linked to social anxiety but if any does find out any info on a product that works please share!

There is another option available to people who suffer from hyperhydrosis - there is an operation you can have where the surgeon will sever the gland that controls sweating and after that you won't sweat at all. Obviously something like dricolor is a better first option but it doesn't work for everyone.

I don't know what the operation or the gland is called as I only heard this by coincidence last year from my sister who works in surgery. She had been telling me about a patient due to undergo this operation to stop sweating that day and she was saying that as it is a rare enough operation lots of the other surgeons kept coming in during the procedure to take a look and at one stage the crowd around the operating table resembled a consultant's conference ! All unknown to the conked out patient of course

Anyway she had told me that some people take beta blockers to stop sweating but that they are more of a temporary solution and that they do have side effects whereas this operation solves the problem for good. She said the operation is rare not because there aren't lots of people who need it but because a lot of GP's don't even know it exists as a solution to hyperhydrosis so they never refer patients to the right consultant who can carry it out.

eh i dunno

Anyone went down the hypnosis route which is what im planning??

LegacyUser

I got botox twice for this problem. The Doctor who specialised in hyperhydrosis said I was probably the most severe case he'd seen...which was nice. It worked a treat but is insanely expensive so there's no way i'd be in a position to get it done again. Have been using Driclor for years and can honestly say it's been life changing. I know that sounds dramatic but it's seriously good stuff. I'm a bad case so took about 2 weeks to work properly - stings like a goddam bitch when you first start so plenty of sleepless nights and painful days in there but well worth it. I use it a couple of times a week now, no problems.

LegacyUser

At times I suffer from excessive facial sweating. Usually in social situations, a form of social anxiety disorder I suppose.
Came across Driclor online a couple of months back and was quite impressed by the reviews, ie. 96 five stars from 120 reviews on Amazon.co.uk. 16 four stars and just 8 scored lower. Most of these were for underarm use of course and I could find very little information regarding using it on the face. A couple of reviewers mentioned you couldn't use it there, but there seemed nothing official to back it up. Despite the reviews, my thoughts were that this would be one of them things that work for everyone else but not for me. Sometimes my sweating can be heavy so it's difficult to see how an antiperspirant could really stop it.

Travelled to Boots the next day and found the little bottle in the women's deodorant section. Brought it home and looked through the manual and found it didn't say anything about the face. It would have been nice if they mentioned it could be used there, but to be honest I was just glad to see no warnings regarding doing so.

I applied it very lightly to my forehead that night after washing my face and towel drying beforehand (as instructed). I expected strong stinging pain and a sleepless night as so many others seemed to have, but I felt nothing at all. It may as well have been water.
The next day I sweated but I kept applying it every night. As it didn't sting the first night I applied it a bit more vigorously from then on. I have only experienced very, very light tingling on one or two occasions, absolutely nothing like the stinging some reviewers have.

My sweating can come and go, so it's difficult to say exactly when it started working. But I'd say after the 3rd or 4th day there was a noticeable improvement. After a few more days there seemed to have been a very strong improvement. Probably life changing as others have reported.

My forehead became pretty dry after a week so I started using a bit of moisturiser on it which helped. On a problem scale the sweating was 9.5/10. The dry forehead is 1/10 at most, it isn't even really noticeable. I also started to apply the Driclor only every second night which probably helped too (The instructions do say to start using it less frequently anyway).

After a couple of weeks now I have forgotten to use the Driclor on many occasions recently and have noticed some sweating on my forehead but it doesn't really seem to be anything like before. I must use it more regularly and I await my next awkward social situation to see how it works under pressure.

The pessimist in me fears that it will stop working sometime but up to now it has been extremely good. Even in the 30 degree heat I was working outdoors and I wasn't sweating.

Will continue to use it and would recommend it to anyone who feels they have a problem.

SpaceTime

The other thing to remember is that humans regulate their body temperature accurately to within a couple of degrees.

We need to sweat or we would overheat and die. So, perhaps just accept the fact that you're going to occasionally sweat quite a lot.

Definitely look at stress, coffee and other things that can cause excessive sweating but ultimately I think you just have to embrace the fact that its just your cooling system doing its job and that you're basically a big, sweaty primate adapted for life in tropical and sub tropical regions of the world. You'd also historically have been wearing floppy clothes like togas and loin cloths, not tightly fitted, tailored suits etc.

I think we need some sweat pride!

Part of the problem is that people think it's somehow socially unacceptable to sweat!
Utter nonsense!

Have a shower and use deodorant and your sweating shouldn't cause any issues.

Lack of sleep, serious stress etc all play a major factor in making you sweaty too.
Make sure you're getting plenty of duvet time!

do some proper relaxation too as in actually do some relaxation exercises.

All really good for you in general.

The_Kew_Tour

johnty35 wrote: »

The pessimist in me fears that it will stop working sometime but up to now it has been extremely good. Even in the 30 degree heat I was working outdoors and I wasn't sweating.

Will continue to use it and would recommend it to anyone who feels they have a problem.

Dont worry. As a guy who being using it since 2006 it has very rarely let me down. I only apply it once a month now onto face and it does the trick.

ofcork

eh i dunno wrote: »

Anyone went down the hypnosis route which is what im planning??

Have you tried this as i have been thinking about it,im fine normally but any pressure situation and the sweat will be pouring off my face.

Caonima

I live in China and it's 42 degrees here these days.... sweating? Don't talk to me about sweating. It's 24/7 drenched pits over here.

The_Kew_Tour

Caonima wrote: »

I live in China and it's 42 degrees here these days.... sweating? Don't talk to me about sweating. It's 24/7 drenched pits over here.

at least everyone sweating over there though from embarrassment point of view

Caonima

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

at least everyone sweating over there though from embarrassment point of view

I know, but I still get mortified by it. You know that level of sweating that makes a white shirt or t-shirt transparent... hate that!

SpaceTime

One bit of advice a PR guy gave me once was if you are prone to sweating just choose a shirt that won't show up damp patches!

Light colours and black won't but grey or some blues do.

Test it with a splash of water!

Used Driclor for the first time last night. Applied it to my underarms, back and forehead. I don't know did I somehow do it wrongly or what, but it didn't itch or irritate in the slightest, and I have quite sensitive skin. Is this just the calm before the storm - does it get worse the more you use it?

The_Kew_Tour

Deleted User wrote: »

Used Driclor for the first time last night. Applied it to my underarms, back and forehead. I don't know did I somehow do it wrongly or what, but it didn't itch or irritate in the slightest, and I have quite sensitive skin. Is this just the calm before the storm - does it get worse the more you use it?

Some people just lucky does not irritate.

Once it works that's most important thing. If it does not irritate also then its happy days.

It irritates me little, but for only 15-20 minutes its worth it can actually not worry about sweating for 2-3 weeks.

I would advise shower mornings after you apply it night before. Well for me there little smell of it too.. Nothing major but im just type who pick small things like this out ha

LegacyUser

Hello i believe i suffer from excess sweating of my hands. hyperhydrosis

I havent been in a relationship for over 2 years now because of this and its taking over my life avoid shaking peoples hands worried about sweat on other peoples controllers etc

It all started off when i noticed it a couple of times but didnt take much notice,then it happened again and again,It got to the stage the more i though about it the more i would sweat all day everyday for the past 2 years night and day summer and winter,Imagine shaking someones hand or holding ur gfs hands with big sweaty hands yeah not the most attractive thing in the world and pretty depressing

I tried Anhydrol Forte but didnt make any difference thinking why me,

Just yesterday i order something off sweat guard in england for 26 euro for 30ml nearly a euro a ml crazy right,If the stuff works ill be the happiest person in the world and if not my life will be the same sweaty mess.

Hope it works to get back to having a relationship again and feel like a man again!

Would any of ye be okay dating with sweaty hands btw?and i mean not just sweaty but dripping wet.

D'Agger

The first problem is thinking about it - I know that sounds obvious and it's an incredibly hard thing to do, but you need to put it out of your mind somewhat. You're saying that shaking somebodys hand or holding a girls hand will get you worried - that's only going to accelerate matters imo, try to relax and feel more at ease. I'm not saying this is completely down to mentality, rather, you may have a condition that is brought on by stress, anxiety etc. trying to relax a little and not think about it too much could go a long way - especially when used in conjunction with a product like you've mentioned above.

While we can't offer medical advice on here, hopefully somebody might be able to recommend a product that'll help with your issue, should the one you're currently trialling not have the desired effect

And just as a finishing point, you shouldn't feel like any less of a man due to sweaty palms, you're working to correct it and looking for advice on the subject - smart man moves right there

Esoteric_

On the dating question - it wouldn't particularly bother me if a man had sweaty hands. Better sweaty hands than sweaty armpits. :pac:

If the product you ordered doesn't work, go to your GP. There are treatments available for excessive sweating. I haven't needed them, so can't vouch for them, but I know some people get botox under their arms to cure excessive sweating and it seems to work.

LegacyUser

D'Agger wrote: »

And just as a finishing point, you shouldn't feel like any less of a man due to sweaty palms, you're working to correct it and looking for advice on the subject - smart man moves right there

Thanks first thing was accepting it me and my bestfriend tell each other everything but i couldnt even tell him this but i will hopefully when i get the stuff and it works well just laugh about it

Tbh i feel i could never ever have a relationship with dripping wet hands it just totally sucks anywhere else i wouldnt care but hands!!!

Imgaine dating someone girl or guy with unreal sweaty hands it wouldn't be nice it just got to the point i need to do something about it,Would it bother ye lads?