In summer it is normal to sweat more because air temperature is very high. But when perspiration is heavy or accompanied by unpleasant smells, the problem is really annoying.
There are many people who are facing inconvenience caused by excessive sweating. Fortunately, in most cases, the problem can be solved simply and efficiently through a rigorous hygiene and using a good deodorant. In other situations, however, may require medical or surgical treatment. Under the effect of different thermoregulatory mechanism factors (heat, fever, sports), body temperature rises. The main role is to keep sweat at a constant body temperature of 37 degrees C – a mechanism called thermoregulation.
In case of overheating, the brain sends sweat glands to neuro receptors in order to convert excess heat into the water, which is then excreted through the pores. Sweat is produced day and night for three million sweat glands, the purpose being to remove some of the toxins in the blood and to maintain body temperature. But when it’s hot, these small glands are working twice as much. Originally the bacteria responsible for sweat’s odor does not smell (actually, its smell is very faint, unobtrusive). Odor occurs when sweat comes into contact with bacteria under the skin. His appearance is favored by the lack of body hygiene and consumption of drugs such as vitamins B-sized range, barbiturates and amphetamines. Foods high in protein (meat), spices, alcohol, cheese and coffee stimulates the sweat glands and sweat smell worse, changing in the same time it’s composition. It is therefore better to avoid or at least eat them in moderation during the summer.
Most people who come to consult a dermatologist because of sweating of axillary sweating (the armpits). Excessive humidity can also occur on the palms or soles but.
The causes of this phenomenon called “hyperhidrosis may be a hormonal disorder, hiperemotivitatea, autonomic nervous system imbalances. Take action! Fight against sweat begins with a good body hygiene.
- Water and soap kill bacteria and prevents unpleasant odors.
- Clothes that come in contact direct skin (underwear, socks, shirt) must be changed daily. recommend is to wear natural textiles (linen, cotton) which leaves the skin to breathe and allow moisture evaporation.
- Since hair growth and maintain humidity favors embarrassing smells like armpit is more effective be shaved regularly.
- It would be best to avoid or reduce as much as possible the consumption of alcohol, spices, tea, coffee – all these contain substances that stimulate the sweat gland activity.
- Do not ever apply a deodorant without you making a Minimum toilet in advance. There is a risk that the odors to be “fixed” and not removed. In addition, be careful what deodorant you choose.
Deodorants usual “capture and retain odors in their molecules, but affects only two to three hours. Antiperspirants contain an antibacterial formula that kills microorganisms responsible for degradation of sweat and that, consequently, prevents odor. Especially those who are recommended sweat profusely. antiperspirants effect is long, keeping it up to 24 hours.
Scented deodorants.
They add a pleasant smell of sweat (they produce the so-called “compromise smell”) and medical alternatives to combat the unpleasant effects sweat and have proven effective and alternative treatments: physiotherapy (galvanic baths), acupuncture, homeopathy, ant-sweating teas(such as the sage), local baths with water and baking soda. From the pharmacy you can buy different solutions based on aluminum salts, boric acid, formalin, talc, tartaric acid (they are already prepared or can be prepared on the spot). But it is best to go to a dermatologist who will prescribe appropriate treatment.
A relatively new treatment of sweating excess is based on botulinum toxin, used not only in dermatology but also in aesthetic surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, etc.. The treatment involves injecting a substance that the excessive sweating (armpits, palms, soles, even before). injection locks endingsnerves surrounding sweat glands and thus they can not secrete sweat. The effect lasts six months.
Natural remedies for excessive sweating:
Basil infusion: put 10 to 15 leaves in a cup of boiling water, leave the pot covered for 15 minutes to infuse , strain and drink. Treatment is continued for one month.
Crushed oak bark is used for bathing hands and feet, put 3 tablespoons of powder to 200 ml cold water, leave the pot covered just a few hours and then uses.
Sage Mix (20 g), Lady’s Mantle (10 g), horsetail (30 g) and lavender (10 g). Place a teaspoon of this mixture in 250 ml boiling water and leave to infuse 3 minutes. Drink a cup in the morning, before meals.
Baking soda is a remedy known for its ability to destroy odor of sweat. The sweat profusely powdered areas.