How to Avoid Sweating Too Much

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Go with an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant.. Look for a formula labeled "clinical strength.. Apply antiperspirant in the morning.

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Go with an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant.

Step 1

Go with an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant.

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Look for a formula labeled "clinical strength.

Step 2

Look for a formula labeled "clinical strength.

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Apply antiperspirant in the morning.

Step 3

Apply antiperspirant in the morning.

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Make sure your skin is dry before using an antiperspirant.

Step 4

Make sure your skin is dry before using an antiperspirant.

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Use aerosol antiperspirants on areas other than your underarms.

Step 5

Use aerosol antiperspirants on areas other than your underarms.

6

Bathe daily and develop healthy hygiene habits.

Step 6

Bathe daily and develop healthy hygiene habits.

7

Apply products that contain tannic acid to the affected areas.

Step 7

Apply products that contain tannic acid to the affected areas.

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Skip spicy foods.

Step 8

Skip spicy foods.

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Cut down on caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.

Step 9

Cut down on caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.

10

Try relaxation techniques if stress causes you to sweat.

Step 10

Try relaxation techniques if stress causes you to sweat.

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Keep track of what triggers your sweating.

Step 11

Keep track of what triggers your sweating.

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Wear light fabrics that allow air circulation.

Step 12

Wear light fabrics that allow air circulation.

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Pack a change of clothes and extra socks.

Step 13

Pack a change of clothes and extra socks.

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Invest in moisture-wicking apparel.

Step 14

Invest in moisture-wicking apparel.

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Manage clammy hands with an antiperspirant or absorbent powders.

Step 15

Manage clammy hands with an antiperspirant or absorbent powders.

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Purchase breathable shoes for sweaty feet.

Step 16

Purchase breathable shoes for sweaty feet.

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Use a setting spray or powder to prevent running makeup.

Step 17

Use a setting spray or powder to prevent running makeup.

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Talk to your doctor if sweating interferes with your daily activities.

Step 18

Talk to your doctor if sweating interferes with your daily activities.

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Discuss any medications you take with your doctor.

Step 19

Discuss any medications you take with your doctor.

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Ask your doctor if they recommend a prescription medication.

Step 20

Ask your doctor if they recommend a prescription medication.

21

Try iontophoresis for excessive sweating of the hands and feet.

Step 21

Try iontophoresis for excessive sweating of the hands and feet.

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Talk to your doctor about Botox injections.

Step 22

Talk to your doctor about Botox injections.

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Consider undergoing microwave thermolysis.

Step 23

Consider undergoing microwave thermolysis.

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See a counselor if anxiety triggers your sweating.

Step 24

See a counselor if anxiety triggers your sweating.

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Undergo surgery as a last resort.

Step 25

Undergo surgery as a last resort.

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