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Check your symptomsPractical Tips to Stop Any Embarrassment from Underarm Sweating
August 5, 2019
Writer Oluwafisayomi Aturamu looks at practical ways you can successfully deal with underarm sweating (and the accompanying odour that inevitably follows).
We all sweat. It is the means by which our body cools itself down.
But imagine this – you are presenting at your workplace team meeting in 5 minutes and already nervous at the prospect. You notice that despite sitting quite still, you have damp patches underneath your arms quite visible on your shirt! Could this embarassment have been prevented?
Sweat is produced when the body is overheating.
It is mainly water; but asides water, it may contain other substances like salt and protein.[1] Sweat is produced by glands located all over our body.
The glands located near hair follicles in areas such as the armpits, under the breast and groin produce the type of sweat that smells.[1]
It is important to note that besides the regulation of temperature, sweating could also be as a result of our body’s response to stress.
Certain factors affect the quality and timing of
Although sweating is a normal physiological phenomenon, the odour associated with can be unpleasant and a cause for concern to individuals, with significant embarrassment if not controlled.
Top tips to avoid excessive sweating and control the odour associated with sweat:
Remember, if you have taken some of these measures, and do not see any difference (or your sweating still causes you great discomfort), do not hesitate to visit your doctor. Sometimes excessive sweating could be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
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