Working out at the gym, sitting in the sauna, and giving a PowerPoint presentation at the office – these things literally can make you sweat. It is healthy to sweat under these conditions because when the body is exposed to heat, exercise, and emotional distress, you will lose several quarts of liquid. But sometimes, the complex sweating mechanism can go awry. Some people suffer from excessive perspiration known as hyperhidrosis while some suffer from little perspiration known as anhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis may be a symptom of an underlying health problem while anhidrosis can be life-threatening.
For most people, though, sweating is just a small nuisance. Their problem has more to do with the odor that emanates from the body when they sweat. Perspiration is odorless, but it can have an unpleasant smell when it comes into contact with bacteria. People spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year to find a cure for this offensive problem. The cure for body odor depends on its severity and its actual cause. Some treatments you can consider include:
Antiperspirants – this over-the-counter option can eliminate odor because it makes the skin less attractive to bacteria. Antiperspirants also typically contain fragrances that mask the odor or sweat. It can be used on the underarms or even the hands and feet. It works by blocking your sweat ducks with aluminum so the amount of perspiration is controlled.
Botox – injecting Botox can be seen as an alternative if deodorants don’t work. Botox is the same substance used to smooth out wrinkles by paralyzing the facial muscles. Doctors believe that this treatment can block the nerves that cause sweat to appear. It is important to take note, though, that the treatment can be painful and you may need several injections before the desired results start to appear.
Iontophoresis – in this treatment, the doctor will use a device that delivers low-current electricity to the target area. Although it is generally painless, its effectiveness can be compared to a topical deodorant.
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informative…keep it up..i like it
never thought botox could be a use for body odor.. i thought they were just for cosmetic purposes and for spastic patients.. nice to know
[…] Other scents produce less desirable results. If the scent is caused by your own perspiration, you will want to find a way to eliminate that odor. To learn about your options for ridding yourself of that odor, visit our sister site, Health Eagle. […]
Botox is something that should be tried after other medications and treatments like drionic devices or ditropan (generic is Oxybutynin). More severe treatments like botox and ETS nerve surgery have the possibilities of compensatory sweating, which could make things worse.
Still, good post, getting some options out.