Drysol for Hyperhidrosis User Reviews

• Tat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 1, 2020

"I am so grateful that Drysol exists. It is not the most pleasant experience at times, but I promise it's worth it. I've been using it for a couple of years now. I used to never be able to wear shirts that were tight to the armpit unless they were black. Expect some discomfort the first few times. Be careful because you don't need much, I just apply it to the areas on my armpits that actually have hair. Eventually, I got to a point where I only needed it once every few weeks. It's an amazing feeling to be working out and noticing that your armpits are completely dry, or being able to buy a shirt in a color other than black!"

• Kat...
• June 1, 2019

"Roughly 2 years ago, I was put on an antidepressant which is notorious for causing extreme excessive sweating. The face sweating this med caused me was ruining my life. I didn't want to go anywhere or do anything because I would have beads of sweat constantly rolling down my face. My makeup would wear off within a half hour, now it stays put and lasts all day. I have missed out on so many life events, opportunities, and socializing due to having sweat rolling down my face constantly, and I'm a hairstylist to top it off. I applied Drysol to my hairline, forehead, eyebrows, upper lip, and chin. Also, my hands and armpits. After 2 applications, the sweating completely stopped. Especially on my face. I haven't sweated one bullet since I started Drysol. I applied every night for a week, now I apply 1-2 times a week, and soon I will reduce to 2-3 times a month. Drysol has completely transformed my life, it actually gave me my life back."

• yos...
• February 13, 2020

"On my first night applying Drysol, it felt fine with only a little itching in my armpits. The day, I sweat a little bit but drastically less than normal. The second night applying it, it itched and burned pretty bad to the point where I was tossing and turning for almost an hour. I put Vaseline over it and it just helped enough so that I could fall asleep. That day, I sweat almost nothing with no pit stains or anything. The whole day, I had a rash on my armpits and they just felt irritated though, so I decided not to apply it for a third night. I put deodorant on the next day and didn't sweat a drop. The irritation was also completely gone. I put it on once more and it itched but didn't nearly hurt as bad as the second night. My point is that Drysol has a few downsides, but they don't last and it is so worth it with the impact that it makes on the way you can live. I highly recommend, just get ready for a little itching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2018

"I love Drysol. I literally have excessive sweating everywhere: arms, legs, hands, armpits, even my lower back/butt, and groin area. It is so embarrassing and awful. My armpits are actually the only place I have it under control. My face and scalp are the worst. I use Drysol on my scalp at night, per instructions. The doctor said not to use it on my face or groin because the skin is more sensitive. I use it on my face at night anyway, and it works great. I do get the side effect of pins and needles and itching, sometimes worse than others. But the end result is worth it. I sweat so much I get dehydrated and get headaches. Drysol has been a life saver. I think I'm gonna try it on my under boobs next. Ladies, I know you know the struggle."

• Lbz...
• August 21, 2020

"So I have never written a review before. But I felt compelled to. I’m a 28-year-old female who has hyperhidrosis, particularly on my face, which I don’t see a lot of reviews on. Long story short, I never wore makeup because there was no point, my bangs would get wet, and I always had to wear it up no matter what. And I pretty much was always sweaty-faced inside in the air conditioning if I was doing anything at all. So I finally got tired of it, and my doctor prescribed this. I was hesitant since I’d already tried Carpe face lotion for sweating. Not to mention some of the reviews about pain and discomfort from Drysol were a bit scary. I tried it, though, and on my personal account, I only had very mild itchiness, and it didn’t hurt, so far, I have not had it turn my skin red or anything. I’ve been using it for about a week and a half, I have not sweat! and I work at a warm, physically demanding job anyway! But basically, this eliminated it!!"

• Zar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2019

"I’ve had hyperhidrosis on my hands and feet for at least 10 years, and my previous doctor told me, “don’t worry about it,” as if that would solve all my problems. I’ve seen so many people’s faces twist with disgust whenever they’ve shaken my hand or simply touched it accidentally. It was extremely difficult to live with, and I felt like I couldn’t be intimate with anyone who I didn’t thoroughly explain my condition to. Drysol has changed my life. Seriously. Even though it hasn’t really worked for my feet, it’s made my palms dry to the bone. Like so dry that they’ve become ashy. Not ideal, but trust me, after years of excessive sweating, I’d much rather be in this position. I’m finally one of those people who can put on hand lotion and not worry about it exacerbating the sweat. The reason I’m not completely over the moon is because even though most of my hands are super dry, my fingertips still sweat, which is weird. But hey, I’ll take it."

• Ale...
• May 7, 2019

"I have been using Drysol for at least 7 years (I’m 36) because I used to sweat in my armpits for absolutely no reason. When I would go on dates, I would blast the air conditioner on my armpits in hopes to stop some of the sweating. That never helped. All of my tops had to be black because of the stains. I have seen where some say it burns. If you shave your armpits and then apply, of course it’s going to burn. So I put it on when I don’t shave. I only apply twice a week. I love the feeling of not needing deodorant every single day. My insurance covers a portion so I only pay around $9, and that’s not even monthly since I don’t finish the product at the end of the month. It’ll last me 2-3 months, so it’s awesome. Sadly, my 12-year-old daughter is going through what I did. She is thin but sweats excessively. She’s too young to go through these insecurities. I gave her a spare bottle of mine earlier this week. I’ll try to post an update on how she does the next couple of weeks."

• Thx...
• October 18, 2009

"I just want to say that Drysol really works for me. It's been 2 weeks now and I've used it 3-4 times but haven't seen a drop from my armpits yet. Let me tell you how good Drysol is - I put it on Thursday, the day I got it, and my armpits were dry the whole weekend. All I did was take a shower every day I went out, Friday, Saturday, and on Sunday when I was at the game. I didn't have time to put it on more than once the whole weekend and my armpits stayed dry. Nothing works like Drysol. I'm writing this because I hope this post helps someone else. I did a lot of research but I'm done. This is my last stop. I just wanted to leave feedback and a big thanks to the people who made it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2015

"My hyperhidrosis had been quite severe for several years now and has caused me a huge amount of inconvenience and anxiety. Drysol has changed my life. I can wear whatever I want, and I no longer have to shy away from hugs and touches for fear of suffering intense humiliation. The first time I got through the day with no wetness, I cried on the way home from work; I was so happy. It does itch quite badly at night, but if your condition is anywhere near as emotionally damaging as mine is, it's worth the discomfort. And don't worry if it doesn't work completely the first few uses; it took about a week for it to really kick in for me. I seriously recommend Drysol to anyone who is sick of this condition ruling their life."

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

"I am 50 and just started using Drysol, and it is already making a difference. I cannot believe I have suffered my whole life with this and am only now finding relief. I see people complaining of pain and itching, and I only had mild itching for a few minutes, and I believe that is because I shaved before applying. I had far worse burning and itching with OTC Certain Dri. For me, this works, the real test will be when summer comes. I am gonna buy some white shirts and hopefully not have to wonder where the next public restroom is where I can wash my pits and reapply deodorant and spray my clothes with perfumes to try to cover up the B.O. I wish I knew about this product years ago, I wish my parents cared enough to get me help as a pre-adolescent. Would have changed my life. I am very optimistic about Drysol."

• Lin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 26, 2019

"I have been using Drysol for about 8 years now. I started sweating excessively under my armpits when I was 11 years old, and I tried everything I could to hide it or fix it. It got to the point where I wasn’t able to wear T-shirts or light-colored clothes and had to wear cardigans and hoodies to hide it, even in the summer. I started Drysol when I was 13, and it is the only thing that ever worked for me! I have very sensitive skin, but over the years I learned not to shave for at least a few days, and the burning sensation wasn’t as bad, most of the time I didn’t get it at all. But other than that, I’d rather deal with the pain for half an hour and be dry as a desert for weeks than to sweat 24/7 for no reason at all. It’s very worth it because I’m not insecure anymore, and I feel free!"

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2011

"I'm 17, and my hands were sweaty whenever I thought about it. Lately, I've been thinking about it all the time because I was worried about shaking hands and/or leaving sweaty marks after I touched something. It's gotten really bad, and I went to see a doctor. She told me to try Drysol, which I did, and it worked great, but not at first. It actually made my hands sweat even more, probably because I was stressed about whether it was going to work or not. It started to work after applying it twice a day for a few days (the doctor told me to). The last time I used it was like 5 nights ago, and my palms have been so dry since that I had to use hand cream. Yeah, unbelievable! Just don't give up on it too fast, and it will work. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2019

"Today is my first day trying Drysol. All I have to say is NEVER again!!! I wish I read some of these reviews before I put it on. I was warned about the itching and slight burning, so I tried to wait it out a bit when I started to feel that. After an hour of my armpits being on absolute fire, I decided I needed to get it off immediately. I definitely have a chemical burn... or at least that’s what it feels like. I’m sitting here writing this as my arms are covered in red rashes and I’m trying to bare the pain. If you’re willing to endure chemical burns, go for it. But I don’t recommend it."

• NVa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 8, 2016

"I've been using Drysol for over 10 years, and it has been a blessing to my life. Like many of you, I suffered from the burning, itchy sensation and dryness as a result of the usage of this product. I was told by my dermatologist to place the Drysol solution on my underarm, and once it completely dries, to then place hydrocortisone lotion (no prescription required over the counter). As far as the dryness; in the areas where you experience dryness (i.e., hands & feet), place the Drysol solution, and once it completely dries, place Excipial lotion (no prescription required) over the areas that are dry. This has worked wonders for me and is a MUST try. Hope this helps!"

• Lat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2014

"I started out like the person probably reading these reviews, you're trying to be optimistic about this product. I started wearing all black, my confidence was gone. And this continued on through high school. I'd go play pool at a friend's house or play basketball at his house, and I'd wear sweaters or hoodies to hide the stains. I went through every antiperspirant known, I even tried shaving my pits. Then just last week, I tried Drysol for the first time. That night I put it on, I instantly regained confidence. Only the next day, it didn't seem to work. First day of grade 11. Sure, I was nervous. So I gave it a go again, and from there on out, I've been dry. So give this product some time to work. I give you my word, this product will work."

• Gra...
• June 14, 2017

"I have suffered with excessive sweating on my scalp for 4-5 years, many times staying home rather than be embarrassed by sweat dripping off my hair. After 4 nights of using Drysol, I put it to the test and attended a swim meet for one of my grandkids, 90-degree temperature, and my scalp stayed DRY! The benefit of this far outweighs the temporary tingling and itchy feeling when applied to my scalp. My dermatologist who prescribed Drysol for me is my HERO!"

• Aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2017

"I've had hyperhidrosis for as long as I can remember (5/6 years old, my mom noticed first). My problem areas are my hands and feet. 24 now, but growing up and going to school was a total mess for me. I hated it. The equivalent to that are my job interviews now. I developed social anxiety and anxiety in general. I ruined so many pairs of shoes, and I could never wear sandals or dress cute because my ankles would show my sweat also. Could never get my nails done either, ugh. Anywho, I tried Drysol for the first time last night. No side effects, although my hands and feet feel a little dry this morning (8 AM). I normally start sweating for no reason as soon as I wake up... no sweat just yet. I'll update later. Running out of room :)"

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2012

"Ever since I was little, I had extremely sweaty hands. Anything I touched became wet, and I left little drops of sweat all over the place. It even came to the point where I couldn't cut my food sometimes because the knife would slip out of my sweaty fingers. Touching other people and shaking hands were things that I always dreaded and avoided. I'm 17 now, and things began to be even more awkward for me when holding hands with my boyfriend and practically leaving them dripping. Since about 6 weeks ago, I have been using Drysol, and it is amazing. I would say my hands are 75% less sweaty. The only thing that you have to deal with is your hands getting extremely dry and uncomfortable. But if you have a problem like I did, it's completely worth it."

• Jol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2017

"I'm 24 and have sweat through the armpits of my shirts since puberty. Clinical strength/aluminum chloride products don't work. Every time I go clothing shopping, I think, 'Will this show my sweat?' Finally, I told my dermatologist what I had tried already to reduce my underarm sweating, and she prescribed Drysol for me. This stuff is amazing. The first day I wore a tight shirt without sweating through it, I almost cried. I am using it every night (not after showering or shaving) with very minimal irritation. To anyone who suffers from hyperhidrosis of the underarms, I say this: thanks to Drysol, I just wore a tight gray long-sleeved shirt to a party. No sweat marks."

• MLY...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 11, 2015

"I've been using Drysol for about 15 years, and it has changed my life. I went from always having to wear black and/or jackets all the time to having absolutely no more sweating! I followed the directions to a tee, but after a year, I started to cut back on my use. Now, I only apply once a month, and it works great. Tip: Make sure you don't shave your armpits for at least a couple of days before applying, and that will alleviate any tingling or burning."

• Emm...
• July 9, 2017

"My dermatologist recently prescribed this to me because of how much I sweat. Before, not even 10 minutes out of the shower, I'm already sweating even if I have the air conditioner on, even during the winter, and generally just way more sweat than seems normal. I saw awesome results within a day, there was extremely little sweat, and a few days after I started, I was walking for about 15 minutes in 90° weather, and there was barely any perspiration. The only downside is that I learned the hard way not to put it on right after shaving during a shower, and for some reason, my armpits became somewhat discolored no matter what I did."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 31, 2018

"I remember the first time I used Drysol on my armpits, it was one of the worst and most uncomfortable things I’d ever felt. There was burning and itching and the sensation of needles randomly pricking into my skin. I actually had to wash it off after about 20 minutes because I couldn’t handle the extreme discomfort anymore. I have very fair and sensitive skin, so I’m guessing Drysol affects everybody differently. But for the people with more sensitive skin, like myself, there’s help for us! I did a little more research on Drysol, and someone recommended using it with Caladryl Clear Lotion, and I can’t tell you how much of a difference that made! I apply the Drysol to my armpits or face and let it dry as much as possible, and then slather a thick layer of Caladryl over the top of it. I sometimes still get slight itching and burning, but usually, I can just put more Caladryl on, and it’ll go away for the most part. This medication is like a miracle drug!"

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

"I began sweating as soon as I started college-probably from the mass amount of stress I'm always under. Anywho, this product is amazing. I literally would be sitting in a normal temperature room, and sweat would just be streaming from my armpits down the sides of my body. I started using this, and from day one, absolutely no sweat. Not even at the gym. It does sting a little bit, but as far as I'm concerned, a little bit of stinging far outweighs the low self-confidence, paranoia, and constant clamminess of my body. I 100% recommend this product to anyone."

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2019

"I originally was prescribed Drysol over a year ago, but after reading about the side effects (rash, stinging, itching), I was too afraid to use it. Well, after years of dealing with excessive armpit sweat, I decided to give it a try. I bought a lot of black shirts. I'm not going to lie, it definitely stings and itches pretty bad. But it's so, so worth it. After two applications, I went for a hard run, and I was sweating everywhere else from my body EXCEPT my armpits. It's truly a miracle. I can't tell you how freeing it feels to be able to go out in public wearing a yellow shirt with sleeves and not having to worry about sweating. Give it a try!"

• Cam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 3, 2016

"I sincerely recommend this product to any individual suffering from hyperhidrosis. All throughout my childhood, I suffered from excessive sweating on my scalp and underarms. For those of you who've felt publicly victimized by this condition, you are not alone. WARNING to first-time users: I would recommend using the regular 12% or mild 6.5% aluminum chloride formula initially. I myself initially utilized the extra strong formula, which contained 20% aluminum chloride, and during the first night of application, I genuinely felt the most excruciating pain I have ever experienced in my entire life! Start off with the less concentrated formulas or start applying small amounts initially and gradually increase the amount being applied. TRUST ME!"