My friend always geats these hudge sweat stains under her left arm and nothing under her right. She is only able to wear dark colored shirts and they must be with sleaves or she leaks all over the place which is gross I want to help her is it her soap, clothing or something else?
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Your friend is suffering from a condition called hyperhydrosis.I used to have it.It isn't serious and can be treated.It basically is an overactive sweat gland.Tell your friend to go to her doctor and get a prescription ointment.Her problem will go away in two to three days.I hope this does the trick.
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It sounds to me like she is dehydrated, and because of this she had fluid retnetion. When a person is dehydrated, teh body hold on to all the extra water, and causes them to swell. This can be dangerous and cause high blood pressure. Just because she says the pills are working, she should still see a doctor as soon as possible. \n\nThis may sound gross, but its true: ask her what color her urine is. If it is on the darker side, then she is dehydrated. And gaining weight in th legs and stomach are the main places for water retention.
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You can talk to her gently about it and assure her that it's nothing to be ashamed about. Tell her you'd support her in improving her condition. Suggest some products or treatment that may help alleviate her condition. Don't pretend it's not happening nor make it obvious she's got body ordour. Handle it discreetly and professionally.
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It sounds like she has some pigmentation problems with her underarm skin.  She could see a dermatologist and ask what can be done..she may be able to get some sort of laser treatment.  Good luck!
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Here are some answers:\n\nExcessive Perspiration\n\nQ:  My 23 year old son has regular problems with excessive perspiration under his arms. He has been dealing with this problem since his teen years. There is not really an objectionable odor, but he just gets very wet at times. There seems to be no nervousness or anxiety that causes this. \n\nAbout 2 years ago, our family physician gave him a prescription for an anti-perspiration product which caused burning and itching. Is there something else on the market? Are there oral medications that might alleviate the symptoms? Would a specialist be able to help? \n\n\n\nA:  Sweating is the body's way of cooling itself, but it can also be a response to emotional stress. Excessive sweating usually involves the armpits, palms of the hands and soles of the feet, and reflects increased impulses from the central nervous system (beyond our conscious control). There usually is no underlying problem with the sweat glands or brain. \n\nThe good news is that there are several options for your son to try. Brad Straka, MD, a dermatology resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin, recommends the use of aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol). One to three treatments a week for a few weeks should result in improvement , and then one treatment a week should suffice to maintain dryness. This is a prescription anti-perspirant and if this is the same one that caused irritation for your son, he could try aluminum tetrachloride (Xerac), a less potent solution. \n\nA unique treatment is the use of electrical current (iontophoresis) to block the activity of the sweat glands. The device (Drionic) is used daily for a week and may relieve sweating for up to a month! Oral medications have been used, but usually result in undesireable side effects, such as dry mouth, drowsiness, and urinary retention. If none of these options work, liposuction of the sweat glands can be performed. \n\nA dermatologist will be able to work with your son in finding the best treatment for him. \n\n\nArticle Created: 2000-04-13\nArticle Reviewed: 2000-04-14\n\n"Dear Doctor" is a compilation of patient questions answered by doctors from the Medical College of Wisconsin. \n \n \n  \n \nHome | About HealthLink |  Medical College of Wisconsin |  ClinicLink |  Clinical Trials\nContact Information |  Site Map |  Disclaimer |  Privacy |  Copyright Notice \n\n© 2003 Medical College of Wisconsin
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Is your 'friend' sexually active? If so she could have an STD...HPV (warts) or the herpes virus..or she might have chlamydia or gonorrhea....if she isn't sexually active it could be a very bad yeast infection if she has cottage-cheese like discharge..\n\nI know yahoo answers is a good place to come to find out what you might have before going to the doctor..but she is going to HAVE to go to the doctor becuase none of these issues are treatable over the counter except a yeast infection, but even then she has to go to the doctor to make sure it is a yeast infection...\n\nso, unfortunately..I would just tell 'her' to go to the doctor...they see weird things everyday and aren't going to judge you...\n\nhope that helps 'her' out..\ntell her good luck..
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Mine do that, too.  My Dr. told me it was no big deal and that I should go barefoot more often.  Also, he advised me to buy and use one of those pumus foot scrubbers to use after I had been swimmimg and last thing in the shower after the skin on my feet had softened.  Also, she shouldn't pull the skin off because eventually it will bleed- just let it come off with the scrubber or completely naturally.
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(m)\n\nAvoid pungent foods such as onions, fish, garlic and spicy meals. These foods can be smelt in sweat and make it more noticeable.\n\nMalt vinegar is an old-fashioned remedy that might be worth a try. Apply some to your armpits at night. Wash it off in the morning and then use your normal deodorant/antiperspirant.\n\nCommercial antiperspirants. You have probably tried most commercial deodorants and antiperspirants, but check the labels and look for one with a different active ingredient. If you have heard a rumour about antiperspirants/deodorants and breast cancer, take a look at the section on Antiperspirants and breast cancer.\n\nShave your armpits. Hair holds sweat and gives the bacteria more to work on. \n\n20% aluminium chloride is the next thing to try if ordinary antiperspirants haven't done the trick, but it can damage clothing. It can be bought from the pharmacist (ask for Drichlor, Anhydrol Forte or Perspirex) and should be used as follows. \n\nBefore going to bed, wash and dry your armpits thoroughly. If you apply the solution to wet skin, a chemical reaction takes place that produces hydrochloric acid, which can irritate skin and tarnish jewellery. If necessary, use a hair dyer to ensure your skin is absolutely dry. \nApply the solution when you are lying down in bed. This sounds odd, but armpit sweating switches off when you lie flat, and the solution will be more effective if applied then. The solution works by passing into the openings of the sweat glands, causing them to swell up and block, but if sweat is pouring out of the glands when you apply the solution, it won't be able to get in. \nIt works best if the area is covered with plastic cling-film (food wrap). Unfortunately, the armpit is an awkward shape. Use tape (such as, Micropore, which you can buy from a pharmacy) to hold the plastic wrap in place, then put on a tight-fitting T shirt to help keep it in position. \nDon't apply the solution directly after shaving, or the skin may become sore. \nWash off the solution in the morning, and don't reapply until bedtime. \nIf it proves effective reduce the application to every other night, and then to once or twice a week. Don’t use it every day, because it can irritate the skin.
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Try using BETADINE solution for washing the vagina anytime she goes to toilet.Consult a Gynecologist as your friend may have some fungal or other kind of infection...
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Tell her: \nCotton underwear, loose pants, drink cranberry juice, go easy on the junk food, particularily anything sweet or superfatty, wash with mild soap and water, but do not wash inside the vaginal canal, she could upset the PH balance even more. There are good bacteria and bad bacteria, it is a very easily upset balance. Also, if she is using tampons, get the unscented ones and only as absorbent as she needs them. If she is sexually active, the activity needs to end until she is cleared up.\nTry getting a tube of Vagisil instead of just the wipes, and go to a doctor. She should only use medications or treatments if a doctor has diagnosed it as a yeast infection.
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Good grief! Your 'friend' has terminal athlete's foot or a serious infection of some sort. Time to get him/thee to a dermatologist and get the problem solved. Puss! I would think that would be the 1st clue that something is more than amiss. Fungal infections can lead to dual infections in about 20 minutes (literally). Bacteria can invade fungal-damaged tissue and reek havock. I suspect the smell alone would be enough for most sufferers to take action.
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Don't say anything to her or your colleages. It will come back and bite you on the butt. I understand if everyone can tell and is laughing about it behind her back. But, there must be something wrong causeing this strange behavior. It could be an abusive relationship, low self-esteem, laziness, mental problems, anything. Does she exhibit any other strange behavior, or smell really bad? Maybe she's mourning the loss of someone and those pants a weird security blanket. Only those in authority over her should maybe say something if she is being a dirty person. I wouldn't if I were you.
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The redness problem really will not have a solution other than maybe tanning a little to reduce the contrast of your light skin color compared to the redness when you blush.\n\nFor the sweating, get the antiperspirant Certain Dri. You will never sweat from your underarms. Eliminates all odor. Has no smell. Has no residue so it does not stain your clothes at all. It is a roll on you can get at any drug store in the anti-perspirant section. You put it on at night. Go to sleep. Wake up and take a shower. The residue of the anti-perspirant is gone, but you don't sweat or smell at all for a couple of days. And when I say you don't sweat or smell I mean it. I go to the gym and my shirt gets soaked except for under the arms. That is how well it works.\n\nIf the Certain Dri does not work or you want to try some other things below is a link to a number of other anti-perspirant solutions.\n\nhttp://p069.ezboard.com/fetsandreversalsfrm13.showMessage?topicID=72.topic
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sweat and discharge can make this happen it happens to my sis too its because her legs are irritated from the liquids and her legs rubbing together it really really itches but put some cream on it she will feel better it is like basicly a baby rash
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Many antiperspirants actually cause those stains.  The ingredient that stops sweating can damage clothing in this way, so it's a catch-22.
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i'm guessing, its dried soap.. or your skin is really dry..
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1) Change your diet. \n2) Find a really good dermatologist.\n3) Use some stuff what atlets're using for their feet.\n4) 10% of water + 90% of vinegar. Clean your underarm with it.