Sweating is one of the natural processes of thermoregulation of the human body. Taking out excess moisture through the skin, the body protects itself from overheating. Sweat glands are located almost on the entire surface of the skin, but most of them in the armpits, therefore, and sweat armpits in the first place. But one thing is when sweating of armpits is observed in the summer, and the problem can be solved with the help of deodorants. But there are situations when sweating is elevated and no hygiene products are saved, and also when the armpits sweat even in winter, in cold weather. This problem can cause discomfort both to the person suffering from excessive sweating and to others. Increased sweating, in medicine called hyperhidrosis, is already a disease that needs to be treated, as it will not pass by itself.
Why do sweaty armpits sweat so much?
Considering the question of why armpit sweats, it must be remembered that in itself sweat is water, and it does not have a smell. An unpleasant odor is a product of the vital activity of some skin bacteria, and in the case of increased sweating, extremely intense odor, or reddening of the skin, one can speak of a disease requiring treatment.
In addition to the natural reaction to elevated ambient temperature, strong secretion of sweat in the armpits can be caused by the following factors:
- serious physical activity;
- dense, fitting synthetic clothing;
- stressful situations;
- taking certain medications;
- consumption of alcohol and spicy food;
- increase in body temperature for colds.
These reasons are temporary and, more often than not, special measures are taken in addition to personal hygiene. However, in addition to these factors, there are a number of medical aspects that cause or contribute to severe sweating.
Frequent sweating of the armpits may occur in the following cases:
- obesity;
- Thyroid gland diseases;
- hormonal failures;
- metabolic disease;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- kidney disease;
- vegetovascular dystonia ;
- tuberculosis;
- hereditary predisposition to hyperhidrosis.
In the cases listed above (with the exception of a hereditary factor), sweating of the armpits is just one of the symptoms accompanying the underlying disease, and it is impossible to solve it without treating the problem that served as the cause.
How to deal with sweating underarms?
The most common method is the use of antiperspirant deodorants. But their use is justified only in the case of normal sweating.
It is considered effective to use a baby soap without fragrances, which is applied in a thin layer and is not washed off, serving as a kind of protective layer.
It is believed that the regular acceptance of a contrast shower, as well as baths with sea salt helps to normalize sweating.
It is recommended to wipe the armpits with decoction of chamomile and oak bark.
Visiting an infrared sauna can normalize the activity of sweat glands, but with many diagnoses it is contraindicated, therefore, it is not recommended to resort to this method without consulting a doctor.
From medical means for combating excessive sweating are used Teimurova paste and Lassar paste, which are rubbed into the skin, as well as the Purax spray.
If these measures prove ineffective, then to solve the problem you will have to consult a doctor to choose a treatment regimen. In some cases, injections of botulinum toxins, liposuction and even surgical intervention may be prescribed.