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I have hyperhidrosis and use driclor for my underarms. is there anything to stop my hands getting clammy constantly? it's quite embarrassing.
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Hyperhidrosis: Antiperspirants. Excessive sweating may be controlled with strong anti-perspirants, which plug the sweat ducts. Products containing 10% to 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate are the first line of treatment for sweating. There is otc certain dri and then prescription medication like glycopyrrolate.
Answered 3/1/2013
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