I seem to sweat all the time and it’s not just when I’m at the gym, but also if I’m sitting at my desk or walking at normal pace. I’ve tried different deodrants but nothing seems to work and it’s really embarrassing trying to constantly hide my wet patches. What can i do?

excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is fairly common. Normal sweating is the body’s way of regulating temperature, but some people are born with more sweat glands than others, and if the part of the nervous system that triggers the sweat glands is also very active, obvious and visible perspiration becomes a problem.

Start by using a specially formulated antiperspirant such as Driclor or Anhydrol Forte, containing aluminium chloride 10 per cent solution, available from your GP. You could also consider Botox injections into the armpit, which will paralyse the nerves stimulating the sweat glands. If all else fails, there’s an operatino called endoscopic transthoracic sympathectomy, which permanently cuts the nerves, reducing sweating significantl. This is a fairly serious operation, however, so speak to your Doctor.

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