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Understanding Excessive Underarm Sweating: Causes and Solutions

Axillary sweating Hello Dr. Wu, I used to not sweat much under my arms, but after starting high school, my underarm sweating has become quite severe. Often, as soon as I step outside, my sleeves are soaked, which causes me a lot of distress. Recently, I heard that plucking undera...


Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. Excessive sweating in the armpits is not directly related to hair removal; it is associated with sweat gland secretion. 2. Plucking is not recommended.

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Effective Solutions for Excessive Underarm Sweating: When to Seek Help

Axillary hyperhidrosis? Doctor, I’m not sure if this is the right question to ask you, but I hope you can help me. I have excessive sweating under my armpits, and I would like to know how to improve this condition. Do I need to see a doctor for this? This issue has been bothering...


Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
It is recommended that you first try over-the-counter antiperspirants. If you are still not satisfied, you may consider Botox injections (which are out-of-pocket and can be expensive, requiring re-treatment every six months to a year). Alternatively, you could consider surgical o...

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