ARRRRRRGHHHH Armpits are on teh fires!

sniffy · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:00

When you first start using it, it can sting A LOT (even small amounts). I couldn't sleep with it on some nights. Dab your armpits with a slightly moist flannel (it shouldn't leave any moisture on your armpit though). It will still do the trick but sting less. After a couple of months or so the stinging will subside and eventually you won't even feel it at night

Sinque · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:08

sniffy said:
When you first start using it, it can sting A LOT (even small amounts). I couldn't sleep with it on some nights. Dab your armpits with a slightly moist flannel (it shouldn't leave any moisture on your armpit though). It will still do the trick but sting less. After a couple of months or so the stinging will subside and eventually you won't even feel it at night

I can't wait to try this out

sniffy · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:13

Don't be such a ******* and be grateful you don't have

Boscher · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:15

Just use Mitchum, it works for me yet does not sting at all.

Sinque · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:16

sniffy said:
Don't be such a ******* and be grateful you don't have

It wasn't a dig, but feel free to bite for no reason. And have what?

sniffy · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:35

Sorry, came across a little sarky for someone who doesn't have to put up with this ****.

Sinque · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:36

sniffy said:
Sorry, came across a little sarky for someone who doesn't have to put up with this ****.

Oh right I see

I just stick to dark coloured tshirts and pile on the deoderant. Some days are good, some are bad

"andy" · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:38

Dark_Angel said:
alpha

no it really just doesnt sting if you use it like it tells you

"andy" · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:43

Shicky said:
The people that think BMI is effective? Doctors are far from flawless, they dont know everything.

im betting they know more about driclor than some randomers on a forum do though.

as someone else said, this stuff will of gone through mass clinical trials from when it was prescription only.

Fourstar · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:50

BluZiff said:
this stuff really cant be good for you, especially if you do lots of exercise, we sweat for a reason no?

You've never used an antiperspirant? The majority of the population does.

Driclor, Odaban et al. have exactly the same active ingredient just more concentrated.

The goal is not to prevent thermal regulation induced sweating but to prevent excessive sweating from specific areas.

I can be freezing cold outside in the winter but still have damp patches under my arms when using a standard antiperspirant.

Yes, using it liberally over the whole body would probably cause you to overheat and die in the summer.

sniffy · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:50

Sinque said:
Oh right I see I just stick to dark coloured tshirts and pile on the deoderant. Some days are good, some are bad

Sorry, didn't know you had this incredibly annoying problem

thought you were just poking fun.

I didn't make the whole process sound particularly appealing but it really isn't too bad (I was just putting too much on really). Get it sorted mate, you'll be glad you did

Lopéz · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:51

I've never found a particularly good anti-perspirant until yesterday. I'm not fat and I don't sweat a lot, but in conditions that DO make me sweat, nothing seems to work.

On Rotty's advice I picked up some Mitchum from Tesco lastnight and it seems to be spot on. The office was horrible and humid all day and I'm bone dry. No discomfort either.

Lydzor · 8 Jul 2009 at 17:54

I don't find Mitchum works any better than Sure, Lynx, etc personally. Instead I'm working on the psychological reasons for my sweating (acting relaxed in specific situations, etc) It's healthier, costs less and seems to work better for me. But again this is just personal experience, I haven't tried Driclor or Odaban and don't wish to.

Lopéz · 8 Jul 2009 at 18:00

Lydzor said:
I don't find Mitchum works any better than Sure, Lynx, etc personally. Instead I'm working on the psychological reasons for my sweating (acting relaxed in specific situations, etc) It's healthier, costs less and seems to work better for me. But again this is just personal experience, I haven't tried Driclor or Odaban and don't wish to.

Working on it psychologically sounds interesting. It's not nervous/tense situations that make me sweat though, just hot and humid conditions.

I have used Sure for a long time as I thought it was the best I was going to find. Annoyed I didn't try Mitchum sooner as I find it much more effective. But everybody is different, so what may work for one person won't necessarily be effective for another.

Lydzor · 8 Jul 2009 at 18:06

Lopéz said:
Working on it psychologically sounds interesting. It's not nervous/tense situations that make me sweat though, just hot and humid conditions.

Ah well the psychological route may not be as effective then I guess and it would explain why you are getting more success with the anti-perspirants than I do. It's always worth a shot though!

Kainz · 12 Jul 2009 at 23:10

aaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

TaKeN · 12 Jul 2009 at 23:14

Kainz said:
aaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

It Burns?

RadioheadR6 · 12 Jul 2009 at 23:19

Tried most of the stuff myself including Driclor, but found the best thing to use (best effects after prolonged use) has been the new Lynx Dry range - Very good indeed!

BigglesPiP · 12 Jul 2009 at 23:20

I have found regular sleep and meals help a lot, completely in fact.

G-MAN2004 · 12 Jul 2009 at 23:22

I use Anhydrol Forte, and I haven't actually lasted one night with the stuff. It's unbearable!