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A member asked:

My underarm sweating, but should i try an antiperspirant on my bum?

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Dr. Sylvie Stacy answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No: Since it is your underarms that are sweating, the best area on which to use an antiperspirant would be your underarms. It is probably not necessary to use an antiperspirant on your bum.

Dr Stevens agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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