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EDISON, N.J. – Planning a summer wardrobe isn’t always fun for those who worry about their noticeable sweat.

According to the Certain Dri Perspiration PollTM*, 45 percent of American adults report sweat is either “sometimes” or “often” a problem for them, and 42 percent of this group said they worry about having body odor. In addition, 18 percent (nearly 18 million) also indicated that excessive sweat has ruined some of their clothes.

"For the millions of people with this condition, or, those who feel their perspiration is a problem, the summer months and the skin-bearing wardrobes that come along with the season are a dreaded time,” explains David Bank, M.D., dermatologist and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, NY.

Our bodies – particularly in hot weather – can lose up to a quart of fluid per day, but this is just the average for those individuals who have “normal” perspiration, says Bank. Someone with excessive underarm sweating, or axillary hyperhidrosis, as it’s called medically, will sweat even more.

While there are several options to treat hyperhidrosis, including surgery or Botox injections to the underarm area, Bank recommends that most people start with the least invasive and least expensive options first. Here is what he suggests:

• Hang Loose: Wear loose fitting clothes to allow air to circulate around the body, allowing sweat to evaporate. Tight-fitting clothes cause sweat to be trapped in a film on the skin, which can result in body odor or noticeable sweat stains.

• Go Natural: Wear natural fibers next to the skin, such as cotton, which allow the skin to breathe. Avoid synthetic man-made fibers, such as nylon or spandex that limit ventilation and actually trap moisture.

• Powder’s a Plus: Apply a cornstarch-based body powder to help keep skin dryer throughout the day.

• Antiperspirant vs. Deodorant: Curb the waterworks while you sleep. Look for Certain Dri® Anti-Perspirant Roll-On with 12 percent aluminum chloride, which is the same active ingredient in prescription-strength antiperspirants, but in a gentler, non-alcohol formula or look for new Certain Dri® Solid Anti-Perspirant with 20 percent aluminum chlorohydrate anhydrous, a dry powder form of aluminum chlororhydrate, which is as effective as the 12 percent aluminum chloride formula and more effective than the solid aluminum zirconium antiperspirants that claim to be “clinical strength. Both Certain Dri Antiperspirant products are clinically tested and dermatologist-recommended as the most effective solution for excessive underarm sweating, as well as for occasional, excessive sweating due to stress, heat, sports, occupation, etc.

• Chill Out: Consider relaxation techniques, such as yoga. This can help to control the stress that can also trigger perspiration. “Many times people who suffer from excessive sweating also worry about it so much that they create a spiral effect. Suffering from excessive sweating can be a debilitating condition on an emotional, social and functional level,” says Dr. Bank.

• Eat and Drink Right: For some, certain foods and beverages can exacerbate an excessive sweating problem and also cause increased body odor, such as drinks that contain caffeine or foods that contain high amounts of garlic or onions.

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* Survey Methodology:
Harris Interactive® fielded the study from February 28- March 2, 2006, via its QuickQuerySM online omnibus service, interviewing a nationwide sample of 2,099 U.S. adults, among whom 1,048 indicated that perspiration is sometimes or often a problem for them.