Sweaty armpit is a problem that about 1% of the population is facing today, but most are too embarrassed to look for ways on how to stop armpit sweating. It can cause a severe body odor problem if left untreated! Sweating is a normal process of the body to regulate body temperature and keep the body cool. However if you suffer from excessive sweating, you can start sweating even when your body does not need to cool down. It is caused by the over activity of nerve cells in the sweat glands, and is usually a genetic problem.

Different people have different views on how to stop armpit sweating. Some people have claimed that antiperspirants and deodorants are good enough to stop their armpit sweat, although I personally did not have much success with them. It was probably due to my sweating being too severe, or that my body just did not react well to them. Shaving your armpit hair is a way to reduce the buildup of sweat in your underarm area. The underarm hair can hold sweat and prevent it from evaporating, therefore shaving your armpit hair is a good way to stop the buildup of sweat and bacteria.

Choosing the foods in your diet can help, by reducing the intensity of your sweat odor. It will not cure excessive sweating though. Strong smelling foods like curry, garlic, onions or other spices can be smelled in the sweat and should be avoided if possible.

Botox injections are a quick and expensive way to deal with excessive armpit sweating. Some people who have tried it claim that is worth the money, whereas others have complained of the pain and the high cost of treatment. This is because botox is a short term method that needs to be injected every six months. On top of that, many have concerns about the effects of injecting poison into the body. I've personally used a natural remedy to treat my sweaty armpits. This method is not reliant on any drugs, but needs to be applied consistently to see results. You can read more about my fight with hyperhidrosis through the link below.

In the unlikely scenario that every method above fails, you can still go for surgery to cut off the sympathetic nerves that cause sweating. Another effective type of surgery is to remove the underarm skin, although this is very invasive to the body and leaves scars, therefore not an encouraged treatment method.