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Can you tell me the characteristics of deodorant/antiperspirant?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Different: deodorant just reduces the smell of armpits, while antiperspirants actually block the acrosyringium from where sweat is released to reduce perspiration. Remember it takes 12 days to block the acrosyringium so you need to use an antiperspirant for 12 straight days to see if it works for you.

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Answered 2/22/2017

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