Aluminum chloride hexahydrate topical and Itching: What Users Say (Page 4)

• 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!"

• LaL...
• October 12, 2017

For Hyperhidrosis "I've had hyperhidrosis since middle school. It was my armpits. They sweat something awful. It could've been 3 degrees outside, and I looked like I just ran a 20-mile marathon. I was prescribed Drysol and didn't read the directions, so I just went home and put it on. It made my armpits extremely itchy and red, it also burned. So I figured it doesn't work... It sat on a shelf for years while I struggled with hyperhidrosis. Then one day, I decided to try it out again and got a new prescription for it. I followed the directions and didn't shave before use and put it on before I went to bed. I also didn't wear deodorant the following day. I stopped sweating, it was a miracle. I was mad at myself that I had the cure sitting right there the whole time."

• 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."

• SMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

For Hyperhidrosis "My dad gave me a bottle after he started using it because I constantly complained about how every single white shirt I own has yellow stains from aluminum deodorant! Now I don’t even sweat, and I can finally buy the cheap $2 deodorants (without aluminum, of course) at the drugstore and not stink or sweat! The only issue is the first week of use my armpits were beyond unbearably itchy. But that might be because I was using too much. If it’s too itchy for you, try only putting it on every other day for the first week."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2019

For Hyperhidrosis "Certain Dri definitely works wonders. I was always self-conscious in school about my underarm sweat, and this completely eliminated the problem. The only issue is that it causes my armpits to become quite itchy right after applying it, and it sometimes causes red bumps if I apply it too closely after shaving."

• Fin...
• March 26, 2013

For Hyperhidrosis "I have had a problem with underarm sweat for years now. My shirts get drenched. It's so embarrassing. I have tried every over-the-counter clinical strength, and nothing works. I even asked my doctor about it, and she declined giving me a prescription strength, saying that they don't work! She wanted to send me to a dermatologist right away for laser treatments or Botox. I didn't want to do that. So I kept suffering. Until last week, I did an internet search on sweaty underarms, and I found Drysol. It arrived this weekend, I have used it 3 nights now, and I am totally dry! It does burn and itch some at night, but that is totally fine with me! Because I feel like I have a new lease on life! It's a life changer for me. Drysol rocks!!!"

• eve...
• July 13, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since puberty, and I would never raise my hand in class to ask questions. It caused me severe anxiety and probably hurt my education. Two weeks ago, I started using Drysol. It changed my life. I can now work an 8-hour shift in the light gray uniform shirt and be completely dry. My quality of life and confidence have skyrocketed. The only reason I'm not rating it a 10 is because of the itching. When applied, Drysol causes me pretty severe itching in my underarms. I have been able to ignore it for the most part in public, but only with extreme discipline. If it didn't cause so much itching, this would be a miracle product."

• 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."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2017

For Hyperhidrosis "I have been sweating for a while. I love Drysol! It has helped me greatly, and I am very happy my doctor recommended it. There is a downside to it though... It can itch and sting if you put it on daily. If you want to avoid this, I'd put it on every other day, and don't wear it over the weekend. I'd ask your doctor about this though! It is a great product, and I'd recommend this to everyone!"

• Anonymous
• June 8, 2010

For Hyperhidrosis "I agree with most of the other users here that this is an amazing product. I have had hyperhidrosis for a couple of years and sort of learned to live with it rather than treat it as a medical condition and get treatment. Aside from some itching and irritation at night, I can't think of anything bad about this medicine. For the first time in years, I don't have to hide my underarms or wipe my hands on my jeans before shaking hands with someone. And I just went to the store to buy some light-colored shirts. Hypercare/Drysol is really life-changing for me. Thanks to you all for sharing your experiences, and if anyone reading this discussion suffers from hyperhidrosis, I hope you will give this drug a try."

• Kes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2015

For Hyperhidrosis "I was recommended this product for axillary hyperhidrosis. The first night, it tingled a little, but it was tolerable. Ever since then, I have been using it every few weeks because I fear losing sleep due to the irritation, which leads to redness and soreness. And then the irritation feels like a tingling itch, which progresses to a burning sensation, especially when you try to scratch a little. I would still try it if I were you, it's different for everyone. The things I learned are to wait maybe 30 minutes after washing underarms at night to apply it, and waiting 2 days after shaving probably isn't enough to restrict burning due to the high level of alcohol in the product. The less, the better, trust me, don't keep piling it on top."

• Des...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2015

For Hyperhidrosis "I have been struggling with excessive underarm sweat since I hit puberty. I had tried literally everything, and nothing even slightly helped. One day, I was at the drugstore and spotted Drysol. I was a bit reluctant about the price, but my desperation decided to give it a shot. Just after a few nights of using the product, I saw results. Using Drysol has literally been the best decision of my life. I am no longer anxious and embarrassed about my underarms and can wear anything I'd like!!! Although it did make it hard to sleep at night due to the itchiness and slight burning, I say it's totally worth it, and eventually, I got used to it, and it wasn't so bad. Definitely recommend!!!"

• Kri...
• August 10, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "Can only have this on for literally minutes before the itching/burning makes me want to cry. I can't even concentrate on a TV show to take my mind off it. Anyone know of an alternative that doesn't cause these effects? The catch-22 is that the one time I kept it on half the night, I didn't sweat again for months. Should probably also mention that my sweating problem is my face and neck, particularly my forehead."

• Fou...
• October 30, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "I just got diagnosed with hyperhidrosis but have suffered from it since my teen years. I am now 38. I never knew there was medicine for this. I literally have failed at job interviews due to my excessive sweating on my head and face. I stopped wearing makeup, lotion, and even started taking cold showers to try and decrease sweating, but nothing worked. So I have been using Drysol for 3 nights now, and I have noticed some decrease, but it hasn't completely gone away. I just hope the itching, stinging, burning sensation is worth it."

• Lad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2018

For Hyperhidrosis "Works like magic, the only thing I don't like is the itching. Works best when applied before bed and a little more after a morning shower. Almost went through with a MiraDry procedure, which costs thousands of dollars. Certain Dri is less than $8 and very effective, I can finally wear anything I want!"

• Rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "This is my first ever product review. I felt obligated to write this because it is a life-changing solution. Was a bit worried when it only reduced my sweating after 2 days of use. I didn't think it would work because my sweaty hands were the worst I've ever seen (literally dripping and unconcealable). On the third night, there was horrible itching and pain, but I endured it. The next day, my hands were completely dry. I now only have to use it once in a while for maintenance. This completely changed my life, and I am glad to be rid of that dreaded hyperhidrosis. P.S. be sure NOT to use it on any cuts or skin that is already dry. THANK YOU SO MUCH."

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2011

For Hyperhidrosis "Drysol is one of those rare cases where the product works exactly as advertised. The first day I used it, I already saw a dramatic difference in my sweating. And I am not talking just a little bit less sweat, I am talking literally none. Application is as simple as putting it on before you go to bed (a few dabs on each armpit) and then showering in the morning. Now, there are two small flaws to this product: 1. As some others had mentioned, Drysol can be a little irritating to the skin. The applied area might sting a little or be itchy, but it's nothing terrible. 2. Because Drysol is essentially closing the pores in your armpits to achieve results, this does lead to more sweating in some areas if you have heavy forehead/back sweat."

• Ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 19, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "Doctor recommended this. No prescription needed in Canada. Excessive sweating in armpits. Used 3 evenings at bedtime. Itchy during application, but not insane. I immediately quit sweating. Lasted about 3 months before needing to reapply. Use once every 3 weeks and keeps sweat away. I love it."

• REA...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 8, 2017

For Hyperhidrosis "If you have Drysol and it’s very itchy and red, that is completely normal. The first time you try it, put it on for three nights straight before you go to bed, and then you can reduce to putting it on 1-2 times a week. Otherwise, it can be very itchy. Don’t forget to never rub it in. If your hyperhidrosis is only on your underarms, get the regular one. But if it’s your hands, feet, and underarms, get the strongest one there is because it will be more effective. When you open the box, make sure to read the instructions, they are very easy to understand and it’s very helpful. Drysol isn’t even really a deodorant, it’s kind of just a liquid you pat on and leave for the night. It also doesn’t help with your personal hygiene. Good luck."