Proper Application of Drysol
Drysol (or Hypercare) is a prescription solution of 20% aluminum chloride. It is VERY effective for the treatment of underarm sweating that is resistant to over-the-counter antiperspirants.
NOTE – it is not very effective for hand or feet sweating (the skin on the hands and feet is too thick for the medicine to penetrate)
NOTE – Most people will respond to Drysol to control their underarm sweating. The people who fail to respond are usually not using it correctly(or for a long enough period of time). This medicine does have a bit of a learning curve – but you will learn how to use it effectively.
How to Use Drysol:
Apply at night.
But not every night – about three nights a week is best (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday)If the medicine irritates you (see more below) then take a break and re-start at only two nights per week (e.g. Monday and Thursday)
In the morning you can apply whatever deodorant you like (for odor control – it does not need to be an anti-perspirant – you can buy deodorant without anti-perspirant.)
Avoid irritation:
Your underarms must be “bone-dry” when you apply (When the medicine combines with water, it becomes acidic and causes skin irritation – i.e. your underarms will be “on fire”)In other words, do NOT apply after a shower – best to apply a few hours later, before bed. If you get irritated (and everyone at some point does) – Just take a few days off and then start again.
Stick with it:
This medicine becomes more effective over time – in fact, you will need it less over time. It can take a month or longer to see results.
Once your underarm sweating has stopped, you can usually get away with less frequent application and still stay dry (try twice a week or eventually weekly)
