Drysol for Hyperhidrosis User Reviews (Page 2)
Reviews for Drysol
- Itc...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 19, 2017
"I sweat mostly everywhere. Pits aren't the only place. It's my face, chest, back of my thighs, groin area, hands, feet... you get it. I've been like this since puberty, and it got a lot worse (of course) after I started working out regularly. I use Drysol mostly on my armpits maybe twice a week, and I don't sweat at all. I apply it very lightly and only directly where I actually perspire from (the center of my pit), and then rub it around a little by doing a circular, funky chicken-like movement. For everywhere else, I only use it maybe once a month, it's effective for a couple of days. For my face (forehead, nose, and very lightly above my upper lip), I use a cotton ball as the applicator dispenses too much at a time. The itchiness is killer, though!!!!!"
- hap...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 16, 2018
"I’ve had excessive sweating and odor problems since I was 13 (I’m 22). After trying every home remedy and clinical strength antiperspirant, I asked my doctor about Drysol. She prescribed it, and it has changed my life! I can now wear T-shirts and bright clothes without worrying about pit stains and odor. The day of my first application, I sweat a little less than normal. I continued the recommended applications for the first 3 days. After that, my sweating decreased more, but I still wasn’t getting the results I wanted. I applied it every 3rd day for about 2 weeks. At the end of the second week, my sweating was under control. I stopped sweating as much, even during exercise! I now apply it once every 10-14 days or so. I’ve realized that it burns when you’re using too much. The instructions say don’t use any other antiperspirant or deodorant during use, but I apply an aluminum-free deodorant daily between applications. Try it, you won’t be disappointed!"
- Anonymous
- June 17, 2011
"I just want to share this because I didn't see it on any other post. I've been using Drysol for over two weeks now on my forehead and scalp (yeah, weird place to sweat, I know), and it has been awesome. Before this, I would always get salty sweat into my eyes while playing sports or dancing... that time has gone! Thanks, Drysol!"
- Joh...
- September 30, 2019
"I have had hyperhidrosis since I was young, it started at 15 and now, 69. I suffered with this condition all my life, only shirts that hid the wetness. I used this when I was 30 for a week, it stopped the sweating under my arms for years. I have not used it for over 40 years. I still have not had any underarm sweating. However, I have suffered 10 years of sweating on my upper body, mostly chest, face, and neck. I went to a dermatologist, asked for a prescription for Drysol. I put it on underarms, my entire chest area, and sides of upper body the first night, yes, it was itchy, it's worth it. I used petroleum jelly on the areas that itched a lot, it helped. The next night, I put some on my neck areas and also some areas on my face. Some areas of my neck were quite itchy but worth it. I do not know why I haven't used this product again until now, it has totally kept my upper body from sweating. I am now looking forward to going back to wearing shirts of any color and not being embarrassed to be around people again."
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- August 3, 2017
"I am glad my dermatologist prescribed this for me to use on my armpits. Initially, I tried using it once a day, and it broke me out, and I had the itchy-stinging side effect. From there on, I learned to use it about every 2 days, and it keeps me dry along with another prescribed topical treatment. I also use Drysol for my oily face, and it works! It calms my oily glands, and it produces less oil, especially on my nose. If you use Drysol on your face, test it on a small area of your face with a cotton ball. I don't use it every day on my face. I only use it once a week on my face and every other day on my nose. My results were minimal oil production on my face and no need to blot my face throughout the day."
- Awe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 21, 2013
"The doctor gave me prescription-strength Drysol. It hasn't burned or irritated my skin at all. It works amazingly. I sweat between my legs where it looks like I wet my pants. I put it in the folds, and it has worked wonders. Hope this helps others with this embarrassing problem."
- Joh...
- January 10, 2014
"In 1988, I went to my doctor for something unrelated to my excessive sweating. When we were finished, he asked if there was anything else. That's when I mentioned my extreme underarm sweating and how I ruined shirts and jackets. He directed me to Drysol, which does not require a prescription in Ontario. I have been using it for over 25 years and confirm that it does the job. I have never had even a bit of wetness. I put it on about every two weeks. A small bottle costs about $22 and lasts at least 2 years. Yes, it does burn and itch at times due to the aluminum chloride, but it's a small price to pay. Make sure you wash the treated area the next morning with soap and water. A little talcum or baby powder afterwards takes away any clammy feeling."
- Dry...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 10, 2016
"I have been using Drysol for almost three weeks for my sweaty scalp, and it has worked wonders. The product is totally amazing! I have only one small problem, after using Drysol, my scalp has become blotchy. Can anyone recommend a lotion or cream for the discoloration of my scalp? Also, I need to know that the moisturizer won't stop the Drysol from working. Please reply ASAP!"
- Its...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 25, 2012
"Drysol worked perfectly. I'm not sure why my hands sweated so much, perhaps they were sweaty because I have really bad anxiety. Either way, Drysol stopped it. Now I don't have to worry about if my hands are sweaty when I need to shake someone's hand or avoid even shaking it. Drysol is amazing and has changed my life."
- Jma...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 19, 2020
"Wow, Drysol has been a game changer for me! I've been very insecure about my underarm odor and finally asked the doc if anything could be done. He prescribed Drysol, and I had my doubts it would work. I've been using it for a few weeks now, and it's been a miracle worker! I will say, it has some downsides. It itches like crazy and burned a few times I've used it. I put aloe on it, and that calmed the itching and burning. So if it itches and burns, I suggest applying some aloe for relief. The good far outweighs the bad, though, and I'm happy I found this!"
- Jac...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 3, 2013
"If you don't want it to itch, DO NOT overlap the Drysol liquid! Make a path to cover your armpit like the old snake game on your cellphone, and I haven't had my armpits itch in over a year. I had sweaty armpits all through high school, and I was very self-conscious that people were seeing it every time I moved my arms, so I would usually wear a sweatshirt. I started college, and I didn't want this to run my life. I went to the doctors, and the doctor told me I had hyperhidrosis and prescribed Drysol for me. It's been AMAZING. I put it on every 3 days, and I haven't sweated in my armpits since! I use normal deodorant without antiperspirant, and it works perfectly!"
- jml...
- May 4, 2014
"I never had a problem with excessive underarm sweating until my second year of college. Then, overnight, my sweat glands went into overdrive. My dermatologist prescribed me Drysol, and while it worked a little at first, I found it worked MUCH better once I started applying it with a Swisper cotton pad (as opposed to the toilet paper I had been using). Once I used the cotton pad, my underarms became red and irritated (It kept me awake at night), but the sweating stopped. Now my underarms are completely fine. I apply a little each night to be on the safe side, but I simply don't sweat. I can wear whatever I want without thinking about sweating through the material. For me, Drysol has been a Godsend."
- Van...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 18, 2018
"Drysol has been a blessing for me. I suffer from hyperhidrosis under my arms, hands, and feet. Like literally dripping in sweat. I spend so much money on pedicures and manicures just to be embarrassed sliding around in sandals, so I have to put sneakers on, and I can’t even hold my husband’s hand, it’s so embarrassing! I don’t have to be hot or moving, just laying down, I’m drenched in sweat! So my MD prescribed Drysol a couple years back, and it has been my lifesaver. I have never seen any medication like it. If your underarms are freshly shaved, it stings a little only there, but if you have suffered your entire life like me, you suck it up! Lol Good luck!"
- It ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2017
"I am a 40-year-old male who, since I can remember, would sweat excessively under his arms. It does not matter if I was stressed, if I was hot, cold, etc. The worst is when it's 20 degrees outside, I'm freezing, yet my shirt is soaked under my arms. That drove me nuts. I used to sit at work and keep a stash of paper towels at my desk that I would sit under my arms so that the sweat marks would be less visible. Black was my favorite shirt color, especially on days when I had to present to a room full of people. I applied Drysol the first night, and the next day, 100 percent dry! I feel like a new person! I can wear tighter shirts, and I can even wear grey! There was some discomfort after applying, but it's well worth it, in my opinion!"
- lea...
- September 27, 2013
"I read so many good reviews on Drysol, so I decided to try it! The first night I used it, it had a burning sensation, but I could handle it. The next day, I was so happy with the results. I had no sweat at all. The second time I used it, it itched like crazy, and I was up all night trying to tolerate it, but still no sweat. The third time I used it, my armpits burned, and there were red bumps! I immediately washed it off, but the pain didn't go away. Maybe it was just my skin having a reaction to it, but I do not think this is for me!"
- Abb...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 19, 2015
"This product works for hyperhidrosis. If you have sweaty hands, this will work. I've been using it for about two years now, and thank God it still works. But lately, for some reason, it's causing irritation between my fingers, but doesn't matter. I will endure it, as long as it stops my hands from sweating."
- She...
- April 8, 2015
"I have had a chronic problem with hyperhidrosis. I am active duty in the Navy, and I can say this has been challenging at work. I have spent hundreds of dollars on OTC brands, deodorant and antiperspirant, laundry detergent, dry cleaning all my uniforms after wearing them once, and, worst of all, having that feeling that people are always looking at my sweat or me just being afraid to raise my arms. I have literally been using this for one week, and it stops wetness in its tracks. Shoot, even the water in the shower avoids it like a force field. For me, it burns like hell, but it's like a good workout. I see it as - at least I know it's working. Worth every burn."
- Gra...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 21, 2017
"I'm a 46-year-old female who has struggled with severe sweaty armpits, feet, and hands since I was 13. I've researched and tried so many products that failed me. But this truly works. It takes about 2 days for it to actually stop the sweating process, but once it's in your pores, you can use it every other day. Your armpits are odorless. The unfortunate part is... do not use after shaving, it will burn, itch, and cause a horrible outbreak, but otherwise, this product is a true BLESSING to all who sweat beyond control like I did..."
- two...
- August 22, 2010
"I can't remember a time when I didn't sweat! That all changed a month ago. I bought Drysol and also the mild Drysol for my face. I was unsure about it at first because when I put it on, the tingling was very intense. The first day, I only left it on for four hours and then washed it off because I couldn't take the tingling. The second night, I went all night...the tingling was less. I only did those two nights, and I didn't sweat for almost a week. I use it under my arms and the mild Drysol on my face. I do not recommend it to anyone with really sensitive skin, but I do recommend it to anyone who is desperate for a solution to their problem with hyperhidrosis."
- Anonymous
- August 25, 2017
"I'm an 18-year-old girl who's been sweating since the 6th grade. It's so embarrassing that I used to wear mostly black so no one would see the pit stains. Drysol works really great. The only downside I would say is that if I use it every day or after I shave, it has the worst burning/itching sensation."
- jdu...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 9, 2016
"I have suffered from excessive sweating for going on 3 years now. I could never wear cute shirts because I would always sweat terribly through whatever I was wearing. I had to stick to hoodies and dark colors, which was not me at all. I had to beg my mom to take me to the dermatologist, but when she did, the doctor diagnosed me with hyperhidrosis. He then got me started on this medicine. I thought it was crazy to apply something under my arms every night, but after the first application, I realized I could wear whatever shirt I want to and not have to worry about sweating! I am using the 20% aluminum chloride (hexahydrate), and it does have a slight burn to it, but nothing intolerable. I suggest this product!!"
- Ano...
- May 13, 2016
"As a teenager, sweating is a huge problem for me, wherever and whenever. I have tried the anti-perspirant deodorant in stores, but none have worked for me until my doctor prescribed me this. After applying, it stings and itches a bit, but it is so bearable and worth it. No sweat at all the next day, and at school, I didn't have to hide the wetness under a sweatshirt. Would totally recommend."
- Ang...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 9, 2024
"I am 30 and have suffered from hyperhidrosis ever since I can remember. Like most, I oversweat primarily from hands, feet, and underarms. I would sweat so much that you could see it all over my shirt at the underarms. My hands would be clammy, which was especially problematic when I had to touch somebody, such as shaking or holding hands. Sometimes I'd even get my papers wet from the sweat (people tend to look at you almost with disgust when this happens). All this, of course, led to lesser self-esteem. Finally, a few months ago, I decided to be brave and talk to my doctor about it. She recommended and prescribed Drysol, which has changed my life. It started working within just a few days and has resolved my problem. I now use it every two to three days and no sweat. My side effects are that it causes itching sometimes and dry skin at the application sites. So I use Cortizone on days when I'm not using Drysol, which helps tremendously with these side effects."
- Jul...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 23, 2016
"After reading some other misleading reviews, I wanted to write my own. I have dealt with hyperhidrosis my entire life, and it's such a confidence killer. I could never dress nicely in high school because I'd always hear whispers about my underarm sweat stains. I tried CertainDry and it worked for about 2 months, then stopped. I was crushed. I finally was prescribed Drysol, but I wasn't convinced that it would work. I've been using it for about a year now and I'm so shocked that it still works! I noticed that if you wash your underarms thoroughly and dry them thoroughly, the itch isn't as bad as if you were to just apply at the end of the day. The only time it's ever burned is if I overuse it or use it the same day as shaving. Worth a try."
"When I was in middle school, it is hard if you have hyperhidrosis. Your self-confidence is way low, and I can NEVER wear shirts without a jacket over it to hide the pit stains. It really did suck. I started using Drysol in the sixth grade because of my excessive sweating, and it's been helping ever since. The first week of using it, there is going to be itching, but after a few days, it should be fine. Do not use it after shaving, or don't put too much on, and that's what will cause the burning sensation everyone's talking about. Use a small amount, dry it via air or a hair dryer, and you should be fine to go to bed. There is no point in using this product every single night. I suggest it!"