My daughter is going crazy due to excess perspiration under her arms.  She cannot afford a dermatologist, and has no insurance.  Any ideas?
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Most people do sweat a lot and it is quite healthy, she may not really be excessive at all. Don't cut back on water or liquid intake.\n\nanti perspirants are good and very effective; but if you are constantly using them be aware that the sweat has to be released elsewhere so you may be defeating the purpose somewhat. Also anti perspirants are also very toxic to your system when used for a long period of time.\n\nMaybe she could compromise and use the antiperspirant for when she really has to and a wet crystal (from a new age shop) for the rest of the time. \n\nsome other ideas: \n\naerousol sprays work longer lasting than liquid.\n\nWear cotton bras and clothes, change daily\n\nthere are anti spirant soaps as well, when used regulary are supposed to slow down the sweating cycle\n\ncut back on salt intake\n\nI have read cornflour?! when puffed under arms works\n\nthere is some medication too from the doctors but it has been a while since I have read this so you will need to investigate yourself.\n\nHope something may help.
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try B+Drier, it works miracles.  i've tried so many anti-perspirants including certain-dri but they never worked for more than an hour or two.  B+Drier is 15% aluminum chloride, the active ingredient in anti-perspirants, which is the highest you'll find over the counter.  plus it doesnt itch like certain-dri, just make sure you put it on every night before bed for the best results.  and wear your normal deoderant as well, because its only an anti-perspirant.
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I'm sure your dermatologist has given him topical meds. you and him just have to learn to live with this basically.  Hopefully he will grow out of it.\n\nI had it as a child age 3 to 21.  I was on every med. there was, the aveno baths, gloves at nite (I would itch and weep) I went thru school poorly treated by the other children. Did the sweat thing too, was hospitalized probably around 6 times it became so bad.  From head to toe.\n\nAt 21, it was gone, only to reappear in small patches periodically over the years.  Still at times I need a topical med. \n\nI wish you all the luck in the world, and do hope it will be like mine,\nthat was then this is now.  None of my children have it, nor do there children.\n\nSo this is a positive story!
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Renew skin lotion By Melaleuca. Plus he may have a nutritional deficiency causing the flare ups. Maybe a good Kids vitamin.
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Please, follow the doc's advice. Keep regular follow up appointments and do not try at home procedures. You must trust the doctor and follow his/her advice. If you do not believe the doctor is doing all possible or doubt the treatment, seek a second licensed physician. Your daughters health and well being is worth more than receiving hazardous advice from public sources. I am a RN and would not consider giving advice for at home procedures...Let alone those who are unlicensed. Seek a podiatrist.
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Pick a dermatologist and call them on the phone and ask how much a consultation cost.  They really dont mind and will tell you up front. I have a dermatologist and he charges about $50 bucks a pop.  I probably see him about 3 times a year and he bills the insurance everytime and they refuse to pay, so he set up a payment plan with me.  You might try the same.
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You should see a dermatologist.
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See a doctor. There are all kinds of treatments for sweating. I have even heard of botox injections at the sweat site. I have the same problem but fortunately, Certain Dry worked for me. If you were like me, it seemed that most deo and anti pers. made the sweating worse. The only way Certain dry worked was if I used it at night and then didn't put anything on in the morning. If I slipped and put regular deo and anti pers. on, it was all over because I would sweat all day long...whether it was hot or not and no way would I wear a sleeveless shirt! I still don't do that.  Good luck!
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My eight year old has exzema. It sucks. For natural cures, try a baby oil bath. Just make sure to scrub the tub when you are done! Pat your skin down when you get out of the shower and always moisturize. See if your parents will take you to a dermatologist. They are fairly inexpensive ( no insurance) and well worth it. ANY good skin cream during the day just read the label....make sure it hays no alcohol. \nAveeno works really well for us. Good luck!!!
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i think it is always best to ask a doctor especially if its for your child. there could be a drug interaction or complication with any underlying conditions your daughter might have.
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Take her to your Doctor, as she is a little to young for teenage stuff.  Or it may be where she is active and sweats a bit causing spots.  simple soap and water, her skin is too young for anything unless prescribed.
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Whitening Cream with hydroquinone in it may work or maybe some coacoa butter. They may not go away by then but they might fade some, if not, she could probably use a concealer or something. Another thing is just scrubbing and exfoliating the skin and washing her bras throughly and regulary. ALso till then she could maybe try wearing sports bra or something because the straps of her regular bra may be causing poor circulation..
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Ok, I know this sounds silly, but it works....just apply some underarm deodorant to the bottom of your feet.  If they get really sweaty....use a deodorant with anitperspirant.
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Put her in a bathtub with some baking soda and some Epsom salt.  The baking soda will relieve the itching.  And the Epsom salt will help dry them up to start in healing.  My daughter went through this all summer one year.  I felt so bad cause she really liked this little girl, but her bites were terrible.  Good luck.
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Poor thing. Hopefully the chemist is open by now. For the skin I used Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel on my kids, as well as calamine. Cool baths helped. Piriton for the itch. Not sure about the mouth, but you could try ice pops. And lots of calpol/nurofen of course. Hope he's over the worst soon. Hang on in there.
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There's no way for her to use her parents insurance without them finding out eventually, so forget that and pretend she has no insurance.\n\nIf she has her own money, nothing is stopping her from going somewhere and paying the bill herself.  If that's not an option, many places treat patients with the sliding-scale payment system if they don't have insurance or cannot  afford to pay in full.  A lot of these places are community/city health care centers.  Some private practices allow this as well.  She would need to make a list of the places in her area (starting with her first choices) and call each one, say that she is uninsured and ask if they accept patients on a sliding-scale.  They will understand right away and be able to answer the question.  The larger the town/city, the faster it may be to find a place.   \n\nI do not think that places go out of their way to see if a person is insured so I doubt she'll be turned down for treatment because of that.  Unless she proves that she has insurance, they will assume she has none.
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some people do well with a combo of meds and topical antipersperants...try this site--its about the dangers of sweat surgery, discussion forum is on left--LOADS of helpful info\n\nets disabled my brother =(