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Since my total thyroidectomy my armpits are in overdrive for perspire. dove deodorant is not working anymore. . what's the best kind to use for a f.

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Hyperhidrosis: You may need an adjustment of your thyroid hormone replacement. Talk to your doctor. You do not have primary idiopathic hyperhidrosis. It is due to thyroid hormone imbalance.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 3/26/2015

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