Men, be careful not to get sick if you block this liquid from flowing

Nowadays, there are various antiperspirant products on the market that seem to solve these problems for people. However, experts point out that there is a science to choosing antiperspirant products, otherwise it will lead to blockage of sweat gland ducts, metabolic products cannot be discharged normally, irritate the skin and cause redness, itching, folliculitis and even heat shock.

Human sweat glands are divided into apocrine glands (also called apocrine glands) and eccrine glands (also called exocrine glands). Apocrine glands are mainly distributed in the armpits and vulva, while eccrine glands are distributed almost all over the body, with the largest number on the palms and soles. Under room temperature conditions, most eccrine glands are in a dormant state. When participating in sports, or encountering factors such as rising temperatures and mental tension, the secretion of apocrine glands increases, and the number of eccrine glands that are open and the amount of secretion also increase. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and an important function for maintaining a constant body temperature. There is no need to worry too much.

However, some people may experience local or whole body sweating even at normal body temperature, which may even affect their personal image or social activities. This phenomenon is called "hyperhidrosis". Many people hope to use topical antiperspirants to alleviate the problem of local or whole body sweating.

Regardless of the type of topical antiperspirant, its main ingredients are mostly 10%~20% tannic acid powder, 5% alum powder or 2% alum aqueous solution, 15% aluminum chloride aqueous solution, 5% aluminum acetate aqueous solution, 10% glutaraldehyde solution, and 10% urotropine aqueous solution or ethanol solution. In addition, it also contains a certain amount of flavors and other additives. Some of these ingredients can temporarily close the opening of the small sweat glands and inhibit the secretion function of the sweat glands; some form a protective film on the skin surface to prevent the release of sweat and keep the skin dry and fresh.

Common antiperspirant products on the market can be roughly divided into two categories: antiperspirant lotions and antiperspirant powders.

Antiperspirant: There are three main types: spray, roll-on, and gel. Spray antiperspirant is easy to use, the dosage is easy to control, and the nozzle does not touch the skin, which is safer and more hygienic. Roll-on antiperspirant has a roller specially designed for underarms, which is convenient for application. Gel antiperspirant is a more popular form in the West. It is composed of a wax base and antiperspirant active ingredients. It is easy to carry and more suitable for men. Its disadvantage is that it is difficult to control the dosage.

Antiperspirant powder: It has a light texture, similar to talcum powder, and makes the skin look crystal clear.

Antiperspirant powder and antiperspirant lotion can be used together, but it is best to choose the same fragrance or unscented. Also pay attention to the antiperspirant powder puff, brush and other tools, which should be kept clean.

Hyperhidrosis can be divided into systemic and localized. Systemic hyperhidrosis may be caused by certain diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes or chronic alcoholism, while localized hyperhidrosis may be caused by sympathetic nerve damage. If you encounter such a situation, you need to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to find out the cause and treat the underlying disease, and avoid blindly using drugs.

When using antiperspirants, be sure to choose products produced by regular manufacturers with qualified batch numbers. In addition, you should also pay attention to the following issues.

Some antiperspirants are irritating to the skin, especially those containing artificial fragrances, which may cause skin allergies. People with allergies should be more cautious. Before use, you should first try it on a small area on the inner side of your upper arm. If there are no symptoms such as erythema or itching, you can use it with confidence.

Avoid using antiperspirants when your skin is injured. This is because the chemical components in antiperspirants can enter the blood circulation through wounds, not only irritating the skin wounds, but also causing other adverse reactions.

Antiperspirants are suitable for areas prone to sweating or with strong body odor, such as the armpits, neck, soles of feet, armpits, etc. They are generally not used on the face, let alone on large areas of the body. Otherwise, sweat cannot be discharged, which will cause difficulty in heat dissipation and temperature disorders. In severe cases, it can lead to heat shock.

If you apply antiperspirant to your armpits, it is best to shave your armpit hair first so that the antiperspirant ingredients can directly contact the skin under your armpits. If you sweat due to heavy exercise, you need to clean your skin first or wipe off the sweat with a tissue before applying antiperspirant.

Long-term and frequent use of antiperspirants may lead to blockage of sweat gland ducts, failure of normal excretion of metabolic products, and irritation of the skin, resulting in redness, itching, and even folliculitis. If you are undecided, it is best to consult a dermatologist in time to determine how to relieve the problem of excessive sweating.

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Some antiperspirants are irritating to the skin and may cause skin allergies

Long-term and frequent use of antiperspirants may lead to blockage of the sweat gland ducts, causing skin redness, itching and even folliculitis.