If your teen is having a problem with too much sweat either under the arms, feet or on the palms of the hands, it's manageable. Find some good over-the-counter products, the proper clothes and shoes to help your teen manage the sweating they may be embarrassed to talk about. If the problem is severe, there are medical options. Read on to learn more.
Wear a good, maximum stregnth antiperspirant. The deodorant is made to plug up the sweat ducts under the arms and prevent the sweat from coming out through the skin.
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Buy clothes made of cotton or other natural fibers. Choose lighter colors and fabrics as natural fibers are breathable and thus cooler. They also absorb the sweat quicker.
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Try shoes with absorbant soles that takes in the excess sweat from the feet. Use cornstarch or talcum power and over-the-counter foot spray to counter wetness in shoes.
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Alternate shoes so you wear a different pair every other day. This allows the other shoes to dry out. Wear sandals so air circulates and keeps feet drier.
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Seek medical treatment if the sweating under the arms, feet and palms of hands is severe and can't be treated at home.
Tips & Warnings
There are medical options such as surgery and other treatments that can be suitable for teens with excessive sweat problems.
Send extra clothes for teens to change frequently at school if they feel self-conscious about their sweating.
Give teens designated times to shower more frequently if sweating is a problem.
Don't eat spicy foods that are known to trigger sweating.
Avoid hot liquids such as cocoa, coffee and soups.
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