does the aluminium salts in antiperspirant deoderants cause breat canser??? and is it hightend by shaving before applying???
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As you've probably seen, there are several stories on the Internet about this topic.  There aren't any certain answers, apparently.  Here are some links:\n\nNational Cancer Institute is reputable\nMSNBC is reputable\nSnopes is a pretty reputable debunker of urban legends
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I don't know if deodorant is bad for you, but I DO know that is it good for everyone else around you....lol.\n\nActually, I wouldn't really worry about the aluminum too much. If you think about it, a lot of the pots we cook in are made out of aluminum, we wrap our leftover food in aluminum foil, and almost all of our canned foods come in aluminum cans. I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you.\n\nSome people say that the aluminum in deodorant causes cancer or alzheimer's, but that is not true. Check out this article by the Mayo Clinic for more info: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/HO00033.
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Hi.  This is really a good question.  I remember when I was about 11 years old, I noticed that I was 'smelling' late in the day, before I took  my shower in the evening.  My mom put me on deodorant pronto.  Usually this event happens when a boy begins puberty and sometimes it's onset is early.  \n\nIt's great that you son is already doing this, in my opinion it's a good time to start treating him as a young man.  I began shaving at 13 - I mean I had whiskers at this age, so be ready to support him as he becomes a maturing man.  You're a good mom for just asking.  I definitely vote for allowing him use of deodorant.  Also it seems boy are sexually maturing earlier theses days.  I saw a 14 year old with a full beard the other day -  Good luck!
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Poor you - I treated a lady with an itchy anus for many months before we discovered she was allergic to loo paper - only the 2nd time I'd ever come across this. She'd been OK until a few months before then developed it. Using the old greaseproof stuff - if you scrunch it up hard & then rub it, it seems to be more absorbant & less slippery. The only other suggestion I can think of is baby wipes but I presume you've tried those. The kandoo ones are available in individual wraps, so handy for carrying round in your bag. You might find that once you've healed, you can go back to normal paper habits. Good luck.
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I would definitely recommend it - - you put on a couple of strokes before bedtime, but not immediately after bathing or shaving.  The only "side effect", if you want to call it one, was that right after applying it my armpits would get itchy for about 10 minutes.  Other than that, it works great.  I use it religiously.
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The basis of treatment for ecsema (also called atopic dematitis - AD) is keeping the skin moist and clean, as well as avoiding irritants and known allergens as much as possible. Further measures become necessary if the case is particularly severe, or if the skin becomes infected.\n\nConventional wisdom has been that minimal bathing of the patient with AD is ideal. The rationale was that bathing would break down the natural oil barrier of the skin and cause further drying. It actually appears now that frequent long, tepid soaks are beneficial to hydrate the very dry skin that this condition produces. Adding a muslin bag filled with milled oats or the commercially available preparation Aveeno bath to the water can be soothing. The bath water should cover as much of the skin as possible. Wet towels may be draped around the shoulders, upper trunk, and arms if they are above the water level. The face should be dabbed frequently during bathing to keep it moist. The use of soap should be minimized, and limited to very mild agents such as Cetaphil. The bath must be followed within two or three minutes by a gentle patting dry, and a thick application of a water barrier ointment, such as Aquaphor, Unibase, or Vaseline. Lotions are not generally recommended as they almost universally contain alcohol, which is drying and may burn when applied. Soaking in plain water can be painful during severe episodes of AD. Adding one-half cup of table salt to one-half tub of water creates a normal saline solution, similar to what is naturally present in the tissues, and may relieve the burning. Commercial Domeboro powder may also be helpful.\n\nOne alternative to bathing is to use soaking wraps. For this method, cotton towels or other cloths are soaked in tepid water, with table salt or Domeboro powder added for comfort if desired. The patient's bed is covered with something waterproof, and the bare skin is covered as thoroughly as possible with the wet wrappings. The body should then be covered by a waterproof covering to slow evaporation. Vinyl sheeting and plastic wrap are two alternatives. The wraps should be left in place for as long as possible, but at least for 30 minutes, before the water barrier and any topical medications are applied.\n\nEnvironmental improvement affords some relief for many patients. Pet dander and cigarette smoke are potential aggravating factors. Keeping these out of the home is probably for the best, but at minimum, they should not be allowed in the room of the allergic person. Clothing and bedding should be 100% soft cotton, and laundered in detergent with no perfumes. These items should also be washed before the initial use in order to rid them of potentially irritating residues. Clothes should fit loosely to prevent irritation from rubbing. Washing bedding in hot water will help to kill dust mites. Running laundry through a double rinse cycle will help to remove any vestiges of detergent. Avoiding the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets helps, as these are frequently scented and may be irritating. Drying clothes or bedding outdoors should be avoided, because pollen and other potential allergens are likely to cling to them. Mattresses and pillowcase can be covered by special casings that are impervious to the microscopic dust mites that infest them. Under normal circumstances, these mites cause no problem, but they can be a major irritant for the individual with asthma or AD.\n\nTemperature extremes can make AD worse, so heating and cooling should be employed as appropriate, along with adding humidity if needed. Patients tend to have abnormal regulation of body temperature, and sometimes feel warmer or colder than other people in similar circumstances. Sweating will frequently aggravate AD. Room temperature should be adjusted for comfort. Central air conditioning is the best option for cooling the home. Evaporative cooling brings a large amount of potential irritants into the house, as do open windows. Air condi
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I hear you!  Every time my wife gets one of those scary daggered looks in her eyes and starts complaining about her PMS pains I remind her of my beard shaving and itchin' ordeal!   Sometimes, if I'm lucky enough, I might even get about a couple of hours of mileage (i.e. peace and quiet) out of that comment too!!!    Anyway, as you know, like PMS, beards too are unpredictable and moody, my friend.   In general, they start itchin' once the hair starts to break the skin again, as well as, when it gets long enough for the tips to roll back around and prick and tickle the skin (which could be different from individual to individual, depending on the type of facial hair, etc.)   Of course, if you happen to have a monkey-suite job like I do, and are condemned to shaving everyday, then you might suffer from an altogether different itch too – such as skin irritation and allergic reactions – especially if you have a heavy beard and sensitive skin combination like I do.      Anyhow, here are my recommendations for a softer and less-itchy bread (I already have enough PMS on my hands to worry about, I don’t need any additional itch):\n\n1) Wash your face with warm water and a decent soap that you are not allergic to (preferably an anti-bacterial one IF it does not irritate your skin) prior to shaving;\n2) Use a good shaving gel and work it well into the facial hair prior to shaving;\n3) Use a good triple blade razor like the Gillette Turbo, etc. and replace it as soon as it starts getting dull;\n4) Try to first shave in the direction of the hair growth and not against it;\n5) Once you are done shaving wash you face thoroughly again and/or take a shower.   By the way, shaving in the shower works if you have a nice fog-free mirror, otherwise you might end up looking like Mr. Popcorn Face by the time you patch up the damage!\n6) Always use a fresh towel to dry your face and do not use an “After Shave Lotion and/or Cream” on a freshly-shaved skin; the alcohol and/or chemicals in ‘em will irritate you skin and or clog up your pores.   At least, I have that problem.\n\nIn addition to the above, if you have the luxury of letting your beard grow and are looking for a less itchy one, here’s what I would do:\n\n1) Wash your beard with a high-end/quality shampoo and conditioner combo; \n2) Brush it often so that the tips are not in contact with the skin;\n3) Always keep it trimmed, especially around the cheek bones and below the jaw line.  Wash your face often;\n4) Use a good quality hair/skin cream to moisturize and condition your facial hair and skin;\n5) Bury your head in the sand if you are anywhere near a lady with PMS!!!   [Dive into the ocean, if she starts coming after you with a BIG knife – poor ladies, they really suffer too you know!   :-) ]
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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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Idk.  I know someone from a non-deodorant country.  He wears it now but when he goes to visit he sends deodorant first lol. Its just not natural there.  Some people think our country is just...eww cuz all of our food is super high in fat and we're fat and we trash the US pretty bad
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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 =(
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Alright...I can help you.  There are some things you can do.  First and foremost, avoid adding anymore aluminum to yourself.  Sucanat should not contain aluminum.  If you can find it certified organic, you should be safe.  Try going to a natural grocery store like Whole Foods or a health food store and see if they carry aluminum free baking products.  You can then do a heavy metal cleanse.  There is a great one from Renew Life and you can get it at your health store.  Chlorella is good at pulling mercury and some other heavy metals, as well is cilantro.  A magnetic clay bath would help alot too.  Or try an ion cleanse.  All these can be found hopefully by your health store, I know mine provides all these alternatives, or help to find someone who can help you.  \n\nYou can remove the aluminum.  You can have a hair anaylsis done too to see how much you have.  Avoid aluminum cookware and commercial deodorants and antipersperants.  Believe it or not, aspirin is also dangerously high in aluminum.  Its hard to get away from, but take care of yourself.  Please seek out a natural health practitioner who can help you chelate it out!\n\nHappy Health!
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Sounds like hyperhidrosis. I attached a site under sources that can explain it better than I could.
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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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Could be an allergic reaction (you can have a histamine reaction to the blade touching the skin).  Google "shaving allergy"
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Try using Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant. It is all natural and does not contain aluminum. It does come with a scent or scent free. You can find it in stores or health stores.
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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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dont use shitty magical products that irritate skin. simply in its purest form its water. dont use soap in the bath or shower your detergent or wash powder shouldnt be used in high doses and loose clothing for a couple of weeks. good diet not crappy food cos thats how it comes out when you sweat too think b4 u eat at macds!