Aluminum chloride hexahydrate topical and Dry Skin: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2011

For Hyperhidrosis "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!"

• Ang...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 9, 2024

For Hyperhidrosis "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."

• hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2013

For Hyperhidrosis "Sounds very dramatic, but it has literally changed my life. No more sweaty palms. It's definitely caused my armpits to sweat less, but it hasn't completely stopped that yet. Be aware that you have to apply it every single night (at least at first), and it causes itching and redness, and if you use it on your hands, they will be very dry. However, it's a very small price to pay because it really does stop sweating. For me, it took about 1 1/2-2 weeks before my hands completely stopped sweating, but there was a noticeable difference the next day. Worth every penny."

• Reb...
• August 26, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "This is hands down the best thing that has ever happened in my life. My problem areas are my hands and feet. They would sweat so bad, the sweat would appear through my sandals, and my hands would stick to my paper when writing in school. So embarrassing. I used Drysol for 3 consecutive nights, and after the 3rd night, I was sweat free! I did not experience burning and itching until the third night, and, boy, was it uncomfortable to sleep in. I now only use it once a week, but will cut down later on in the year. Drysol did make my hands very dry to the point when I rub them together, the dead skin/flakes would fall off (and a lot of it). I am in search of a good hand cream, but I am in no rush because dry hands are better than sweaty ones."

• kpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "LOVE DRYSOL. Sweaty palms, feet, and underarms are no fun for anyone at any time. Works like a charm after 2 or 3 times. Just a word of caution, I bought the extra strength and it's so strong it feels like I may have even burned my palms. They are SO dry now and sting even two days later. However, I'll take dry hands over sweaty ones. First time I can finally put lotion on my hands and not have them dripping in moisture! :D"

• Ame...
• October 24, 2011

For Hyperhidrosis "I have been using Drysol for over fifteen years. This is a miracle product which will not only stop excessive sweating, but it also eliminates odor caused by perspiration. I must warn that this product does burn, and you may experience extreme dryness in areas where it is applied, but the results are worth the burning and dryness. One application of Drysol is effective for a year or more of less sweating for me and my husband. It's amazing!"

• Anonymous
• May 23, 2010

For Hyperhidrosis "I've had hyperhidrosis for as long as I can remember, especially on my hands and feet. My dermatologist prescribed it to me last week. I've been using Hypercare for a few days now, it's definitely dried my skin out, and I haven't been sweating as much. Yet I still have the occasional outbreaks. However, I talked to my doctor, who said that it usually takes around 2 weeks for the product to really affect you. I'm hanging in there, and so far, satisfied."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2021

For Hyperhidrosis "Drysol for my hands was a total waste of time. Don’t listen to these fake reviews. They gave me dry hands for weeks even after stopping using them, and this embarrassing red dotted rash that is taking forever to go away. Do not try Drysol for sweaty hands. Unfortunately, this is not the solution to our problem. I’m just as upset as you might be reading this."