It may sound strange when someone says that he is looking for information on how to prevent excessive underarm sweating.
This is actually a problem called hyperhidrosis and only the sufferer knows how difficult and embarrassing this problem can be.
Thousands of people suffer from this problem all over the globe.
The purpose of this article is to explain the causes, symptoms and treatment options for this problem Causes: This problem can be seen in both men and women.
Although sweating in the armpit is seen with everybody, but dripping happens only with some people.
Excessive sweat dripping from the armpit happens mainly due to over stimulating of the sympathetic nervous system.
Some of the other causes of this problem are stress, anxiety, specific foods, tension, fear, emotional stimulus etc.
Side effects: The side effects of this problem are much greater than the problem itself.
Some of the minor side effects are stained clothes, discomfort, odor etc.
The major side effects are psychological and emotional impact.
Image, self-esteem, self-confidence, motivation level etc get impacted negatively.
This kind of perspiration can be accompanied by sweating in other parts of the body like face and hands.
Prevention and Treatment: Some of the simple techniques to prevent excessive underarm sweating are use of antiperspirant, absorbent tissues, wearing loose cotton clothes, cleaning with antibacterial soap, use of aluminum chloride topical solution etc.
More advanced techniques to prevent excessive underarm sweating involves injecting a medicine called botox.
This process is painful and the results are again not very long term.
This solution will work for about six months and then the injection has to be repeated.
Because of the pain and expense involved not many people prefer this method.
For solving this problem permanently you should consider a complete solution.