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I'm male have excessive sweat underarm and i start using certain dri anti-perspirant with more aluminium %, what is the effects of this deodorant ?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

May be effective: The idea with antiperspirants is to decrease sweat production which may or may not be good over time. If underarm sweat is bothersome (called hyperhidrosis) there is a procedure using Botox that can help with reducing axillary sweat production.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/15/2017

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