Hypercare and Itching: What Users Say
Reviews for Hypercare
- Ann...
- October 13, 2014
For Hyperhidrosis "This product is amazing. I had very intense armpit sweating (the armpit area would be soaked with sweat, just from me sitting still or doing anything) since I was 13 or so, and I am 27 now. The dermatologist prescribed this last week, and it is my third day using it today, and I have had no sweat at all since the first time I put this stuff on. Seriously, it is bone dry!! For once! I am so happy I don't have to wear only black tops anymore and can now wear pretty and colorful tops without worrying that someone will see the sweat stains. It is a miracle, and I now feel so much more confident and free. To anyone who has this issue, please try it, it really does work well. Additionally, I didn't experience the burning or itching others have described."
- hap...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 24, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "Sounds very dramatic, but it has literally changed my life. No more sweaty palms. It's definitely caused my armpits to sweat less, but it hasn't completely stopped that yet. Be aware that you have to apply it every single night (at least at first), and it causes itching and redness, and if you use it on your hands, they will be very dry. However, it's a very small price to pay because it really does stop sweating. For me, it took about 1 1/2-2 weeks before my hands completely stopped sweating, but there was a noticeable difference the next day. Worth every penny."
- zao...
- August 27, 2010
For Hyperhidrosis "It's a miracle. Hypercare saved my life. I had been suffering from smelly armpits all my life to the point that I used to have (all the time) baby wipes and a deodorant in my purse to refresh my underarms. I don't need to do that anymore, thanks to Hypercare. I can deal with the burning and/or itching. I'm 35 years old, and for the first time in twenty-something years, I found something that works. AND WHEN I SAY IT WORKS, I MEAN IT WORKS."
- Sun...
- September 15, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "I have had sweaty armpits for years! Tried the napkin trick, black tops, not lifting my arms, avoiding people, various deodorants, and not shaving. Wasn't living freely! This stuff works! Doctor prescribed it. I would pay 100.00 per bottle if that's what it took to get it. Don't get excited when you put it on, thinking the more you put on, the less you will sweat. This will cause severe itching. A little bit goes a long way. The next morning - no sweat. This product has given me my social life back. Love it."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Min...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 18, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "I could give this product a 20 rating, but it only goes up to 10. That's how much I loved it. In a professional setting, you don't want to smell funky or wear a jacket all day because of sweat. That was me for the past several years. I mentioned it to my OBGYN, and she asked me to try this, and I did. Boy, was I surprised. I don't care about the itchiness that comes with using it. To me, that means it's working its magic (lol). The best part is that I can wear my shirts, and when I take them off, they're not sweat stained. Whoever made Hypercare, please keep making more great products like these."
- SJK...
- May 8, 2015
For Hyperhidrosis "Hypercare is AMAZING! I have had an excessive sweating problem since high school. I always wear tank tops (never long-sleeved or regular t-shirts). But if I have to, I will wear a black shirt. I sweat constantly. Just the other day, I was sitting in an orientation for work, and the AC was broken, and it was over 100 degrees in the room. I was sitting in a business suit and didn't even want to take my jacket off because I knew what was going on underneath. I had a waterfall of water falling from my armpits onto my shirt. Huge armpit wet spots. So I sat there and suffered, lol. Not anymore! This stuff really works. It definitely stings if you put it on the same day that you shaved, and it itches. But I don't even care! I'm in love with this."
- Anonymous
- February 21, 2014
For Hyperhidrosis "Best medicine ever. I've had hyperhidrosis for years, finally started using Hypercare for a little over a month now, and NO SWEATING! No armpit stains in ANY of my clothes anymore! As long as I use it twice or so a week at night, I'm sweat-free. Although, I do still use deodorant, otherwise, I will smell sweaty. And I also itch my armpits almost daily, but the itchiness is totally worth it!"
- Mel...
- December 3, 2015
For Hyperhidrosis "There is good and bad about the product. I have an excessive sweating problem and cannot wear tight shirts due to pit stains. This product prevents me from sweating! I have had no sweat stains! But it creates a burning, pinching, itchy feeling when you put it on. It is very uncomfortable to fall asleep with."
- GoT...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 1, 2014
For Hyperhidrosis "This medication is incredible! Like the other reviewers on this site, I suffered from severe sweating since I was a young child. After using this medication, I found that my sweating was reduced by 90%, if not more. The very mild side effects, a tingling or itching after using the medication, are well worth the peace of mind and joy of living life sweat-free. There are still times when I find myself a little sweaty, but overall I am incredibly impressed with this medication, and it is life-changing. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a sweating issue. Heads up - this medication can take up to a few weeks to fully kick in. You also have to play around with it to find out how much you need and how often you should reapply."
- Car...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 21, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "This product has changed my life. I can wear whatever I like now and not feel self-conscious. I am on ADHD medication, and that is something that causes excessive sweating. (Research it thoroughly if you do not believe that.) I thought that I would have to sacrifice focusing for the problem of sweating. No more. I do not have the redness and itching side effects. The only regret I have is not finding a provider who would prescribe this for me sooner."
- Hii...
- July 19, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "A real life changer. I've had hyperhidrosis since high school (now 25), and I was always hiding in dark clothes to hide the stains. It does burn and itch when I put it on, but I'd take that over the excessive sweating anyway. Pros definitely outweigh the cons!"
- Ton...
- April 11, 2015
For Hyperhidrosis "I got this product when I was sweating through my uniforms in school almost constantly and was drenched 20 minutes into first period. Even in the middle of winter, I couldn't wear tight clothes or anything colored. I started wearing baggy sweatshirts without shirts, yet I could still feel the sweat dripping down my arms and side. I finally told my mom, who made me an appointment with the dermatologist. Although this product itches until you go to sleep, it is worth the peace of mind and comfort. I am on my third application, and I am already completely dry!"
- Anonymous
- May 13, 2009
For Hyperhidrosis "I've had hyperhidrosis for 15 years. I would embarrassingly sweat through multiple shirts daily. Business meetings were awful. I would actually adhere my wife's menstrual pads to my undershirts to try and get me through the day, but would eventually sweat through those too. In a recent visit to my dermatologist, he prescribed Drysol/Hypercare. Skeptically, I applied it that night. It burned and itched, keeping me up all night. The next day, I was COMPLETELY dry. I applied it again the next night, still itched but not as bad - slight rash. I took the next 3 nights off to let my armpits heal and still no sweat. I'm on my 2nd week, 3rd application and NO SWEAT. Far less irritation now, dry, and couldn't be happier - truly life changing."
- Anonymous
- October 26, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "I have tried every antiperspirant deodorant out there, and nothing seemed to work. I would use like 20 swipes and still be sweating in 5 minutes. Whether it was heat, activity, or nervousness, I would have huge rings under my arms. Finally, I tried Hypercare the other night, and I don't know why I haven't used it before. The next day, I saw immediate results. I have been using it for 5 days now, it itches and burns a little, but definitely worth 15 minutes of pain for no sweat marks. I would recommend this to anyone with sweating problems."
- Rec...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 10, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "I've been dealing with hyperhidrosis since the beginning of high school, and it really became an issue when I began college. It was always awful feeling embarrassed and insecure 24/7 (especially because it was so out of my control). People started to not want to guard me in basketball anymore, my ex-girlfriend would make me feel bad, saying she wanted a boyfriend who could actually put his arm around her, etc. But finally, I stopped wallowing in my own sorrow and talked to a doctor - he prescribed Hypercare, and it CHANGED my life. Don't let your hyperhidrosis beat you because with Hypercare, you can beat it. PS - The complaints about the itching and burning sensations are completely valid, but I'm willing to cope when the payoff for a normal life again."
- Gui...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 10, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "This literally changed my life. I can now wear colorful shirts without worrying about sweat stains. It worked after the first application. My doctor said I'd experience 'mild itching,' and I wish she would've been more truthful and said 'practically unbearable itching,' but the longer I use this medicine, the less I itch. I don't itch at all anymore when I put it on. If I use it daily, I get a dry, painful rash in my underarms, so I use it every other or every 2 days."
- Gui...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 10, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "This literally changed my life. I can now wear colorful shirts without worrying about sweat stains. It worked after the first application. My doctor said I'd experience 'mild itching,' and I wish she would've been more truthful and said 'practically unbearable itching,' but the longer I use this medicine, the less I itch. I don't itch at all anymore when I put it on. If I use it daily, I get a dry, painful rash in my underarms, so I use it every other or every 2 days."
- lov...
- August 25, 2009
For Hyperhidrosis "I'm 14 years old and have been suffering from underarm sweat since I was 9. I hated going shopping and buying shirts because I couldn't wear any light colors, only black. As I got older, it got worse, and I didn't really like talking to other people, and in class, I wouldn't raise my hand. My mom decided to take me to my doctor, and he told me about Hypercare. The first night I tried it, it itched and burned, but the next day I didn't sweat! I was happy and thanked my doctor. Good thing they invented this product, and now that I'm going to high school, I can socialize with a lot of people without being afraid. Yay!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 10, 2012
For Hyperhidrosis "I am a sixteen-year-old girl and have had a problem sweating since middle school. My wardrobe consisted of hooded sweatshirts and black t-shirts. I was so embarrassed. Every day at school, I would sweat through all my clothes, and finally, my boyfriend even commented on it. I finally went to the doctor, and she gave me Hypercare. I used it for the first time last night. It itched a little, but otherwise didn't bother me. Today, no sweat! It's like a miracle. I talked to lots of people and raised my hand in class. It was amazing! I kept absentmindedly touching the armpits of my shirt to check for sweat, but there wasn't any at all. This has literally changed my life."
- You...
- August 16, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "This product is fantastic. The only downside is the itchiness that many (including myself) have experienced. In my experience, using too much at one time or over a few consecutive days made the itchiness worse. Light use as instructed eliminates most of the itchiness, and the product is still effective."
- Anonymous
- April 28, 2010
For Hyperhidrosis "I was the worst sweater ever. Every day, regardless of what I was wearing, I had huge armpit stains, and I mean huge. Like a good 5 inches in diameter. And it didn't matter what material I was wearing or what color, it was noticeable! I would also sweat through huge hooded sweatshirts. I have no idea how that is even possible. When I came on this website, I read everyone's reviews and thought... 'there's no way anyone on here sweats as much as I do. It's not gonna work for me,' but I was wrong! The first couple nights I applied it, it stung a lot and itched too, but I toughed it out because at that point, I didn't care. And the next day... TA DAA! No sweat. Not even a drop... it was amazing! Good luck."
- Ty9...
- March 16, 2011
For Hyperhidrosis "I just started using this medicine, and I'm so happy. I'm a 23-year-old Black lady, and I can't tell you how much this has changed my life. In social and religious settings. It brings me to tears to think of all the years I didn't use this. I, unlike most of you, still wore colored shirts. But I would have to deal with comments and stares. I recommend this medicine for anyone. Like everyone else, I had the burning and itching, but when you've been living with this horrible self-esteem buster, who cares? I'm so happy for all my fellow 'sweaters' who found this product."
- Rel...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 15, 2013
For Hyperhidrosis "After suffering over 50 years with excessively wet armpits, I asked my doctor what could be done. Hypercare was prescribed, and it is such a relief. What is amazing is that it takes very little to be effective, while using too much may increase itching."
- Me1...
- April 20, 2014
For Hyperhidrosis "I have suffered from excessive underarm sweating since I can remember, probably around 13 or 14 (23 now), and it was always something I just dealt with. I would wear sweaters or tank tops, but never T-shirts. Even with heavy sweat shirts or cardigans, though, you could always see sweat marks under my arms. I finally tried Hypercare, and I've been using it for only 3 days now, and no sweat! Okay, a little moisture here and there, but nothing like before. I can wear T-shirts, and even more importantly, I am not constantly uncomfortable. It really does work. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was because I haven't been using it very long. I hope it continues to work this well. I personally did not experience the burning and itching most people do."
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For Hyperhidrosis "This product is AMAZING! I am a 13-year-old, and I have been sweating a lot since 6th grade. I told my mom a week ago that I can't take sweating anymore. So embarrassing in school. No one really notices me sweating because I would always wear a jacket, even in the summertime! So I called my doctor, and she told me she would prescribe Hypercare. Well, I used it the first night, and wow, the next morning I didn't sweat a bit. I can wear any color now, but every night I put it on, it burns or itches, but mostly it itches. It's worth it, trust me. So thank you so much, Hypercare, and yes, I do recommend it to anybody who sweats a lot."