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Drysol

Drysol is an antiperspirant used to treat excess perspiration problems.
Added on 12/01/2003
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155 Reviews

alibaba21
06/27/2009

Drysol 5

I am so glad I tried this. I sweat everyday under my arms for years, and more so if I was nervous or drinking coffee. I was researching surgery to stop underarm sweating when I found this. I put it on for 2 nights straight. It burned and itched badly but my armpits were dry the next day which seemed like a miracle. Now I use it about once a week and I find if I dab it on and then dry it with a hair dryer it's not as bad. I often wake up in the night and wipe it off with a wet cloth then go back to sleep. Might sound like a pain, but nothing like a week without sweating!

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happynow666
06/09/2009

Drysol 5

Hi there everyone I came out here to check into the reviews about drysol before buying it, I picked it up yesterday and used it last night and I havent sweat a drop yet today. it was a little itchy when i put it on but nothin I couldnt handle :). I wanted to let everyone who is dealing with this embarassing problem to give it a try you dont need a prescription to get it cost me $23 and change. I was kinda leary at first cause I wasnt sure if the reviews on here were actually honest or just people pais to write them but I tried and I am so damn happy today cause for the first time in a loooonnnng time i didnt have to change shirts mid day and wear a sweater. I live in cambridge ontario canada and I bought drysol at beverage and brown pharmacy but I think it maybe at any pharmacy really. I hope this lasts because I have never been so excited to go out and shop and just be out there cause I am not sweating:) hope this helps.
It has been like 20 years since I last felt so free to wear anyhting and I love to shop

I have posted it on both sites and I hope everyone has the same great experience that i am having

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EDM1974
05/28/2009

Drysol 5

I have been suffering from Hyperhidrosis since my first pregnancy almost 7 years ago. It has just gotten worse every year. I tried everything - clinical strength, mens clinical strength, crystal, organic - you name it, I tried everything. Nothing worked. I finally mentioned it to my doctor. She gave me a sample of Drysol. I was skeptical and in fact, didn't even try it right away, thinking it would be pointless. I was contemplating botox injections and even removal of my underarm sweat glands. I finally decided to give it a shot. Well, let me tell you, this product has changed my life. The average person would think I was being dramatic, but anyone who suffers from this condition truly understands. It worked after the first application! I have been using it for about 6 weeks now and I have been completely dry ever since. Not one single sweat stain! It does itch sometimes after putting it on, but it's worth it. I actually put a little baby powder under my arms after my shower, just to get that soft feel. I have also started getting my underarms waxed, which also avoids irritation (it hurts, but also worth it! LOL). If you are given a sample, and don't have the leaflet included with the regular bottle, just remember NOT to rub it in (just dab it on), to put it on a night and to wash it off in the morning. And you are not supposed to use any other anti-perspirants with it. Amazing! Love it love it love it!!!

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RichfromNY
05/16/2009

Drysol 5

Hi guys, I've been suffering from hyperhidrosis since i was 12. I'm 33 now and I've been using drysol for about 6 months now. It's friggin awesome. At first i didn't think it was working the way it should but i neglected to use the plastic wrap. As soon as i did start using the plastic my hands are like 90% less sweaty. It's not a cure but it makes shaking hands with people bearable, and i can play xbox without a towel sitting next to me. It's especially nice to be introduced to a cute girl by a friend and not have her cringe and wipe her hand off on her jeans after shaking. What's really funny about it is now i notice other people with sweaty hands that i never noticed before, and when i shake hands with them i cringe and wipe my hand off on my jeans lol.

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Krofix
05/11/2009

Drysol 5

So I was pretty skeptical about this product. There was all these reviews saying the exact same thing I've heard on other forums, so I thought that it was a paid person mashing through all the forums. Despite my disbelief, I went out and bought it. I was looking for CertainDri, but the pharmacist said it wasn't sold in Canada. He recommended Drysol. THIS STUFF WORKED for me. Yea, It itched, but I didn't get any rash or anything, and I was completely dry all day. I forgot to put it on the next night (Night after the very first night) and was still dry all day. I put it on the next TWO nights, and waited 4 days before I had to put it on again!

yea, so , I am not an automated bot, blahahajfdhsalfhgashfdsa (bot wouldn't do that) ahhahahah

I heard it only works for 80% of people, True?

worked for me!

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adfprincesa
04/25/2009

Drysol 5

WOW!!! is all i can say...let me tell you my story. it started when i was about 12 or so. wasn't so severe but as i grew older this embarrassing problem got worse. in school i would wear a uniform with a white shirt so i didnt really care, but once i finished school and started working, oh boy! i would literally cry sometimes because i couldn't take it anymore. i used to wonder why me why the hell me? but after strenuous research i was determined to find a solution. i tried everything from msecret clinical to reapplying deodorant during the day to sewing on patches of material inside my shirts lol to even considering buying the adhesive ones. oh boy i tried and tried i would complain to my mom all the time. i felt like leaving my job because i couldnt stand interacting with people and having this problem, then i prayed and prayed so much one day that i was so fed up and God really answered my prayers. i tried this product when i ordered it from canada, i live in the tropics, and after the very first night it worked!!! i went to work feeling brand new so much happier and the best part was no sweat absolutely none and this was after coming out after the shower for years and waiting for my deodorant to dry while i put on make up and it would never dry. like they say it does scratch and burn like crazy but it's all worth it. when you wash it off the following morning you are relieved of the itch and you can go through the day happy. this has truly changed my life and would recommend it to anyone with this problem. i was also happy and shocked to know that it's quite common and so many people's stories are similar to mine and i'm so happy we all find this product that has changed our lives

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adrisal321
04/02/2009

Drysol 5

This is probably the best product I have ever bought. Ever. It completely changed my life and totally took away the burden of hyperhydrosis. I have been using this product religiously for about 3 years now and I still love it. After a year or so of embarassment, becoming socially reclusive and wearing many layers of clothes with thick fabric I finally asked my doctor about my excessive sweating. He gave me some free samples of drysol and it was the best thing I have ever done. Unfortunately, the free samples did not come with instructions and I did not apply it well. I rubbed it in my skin thoroughly for several nights in a row. This led to terrible burning and discomfort. After a while the skin under my arms actually scabbed over, but these came off and the skin was fine once I lowered the dosage. The important thing is though, it worked beautifully. I went from applying it every night, to every other night, and so on until now where I only apply it about once every 2-3 weeks when I begin to notice more sweating than I would like and use regular deodarant from about a week after I have applied it to when I reapply. And since I bought a bottle with instructions and dabbed it on rather than rubbing it in there is almost no discomfort when I use it. You can also probably skip the plastic stuff, I found that messy and ineffective. Be sure to sleep in a shirt you don't care much about though as holes were torn in the arms of quite a few of my shirts thanks to this.

I also tried using this on my hands for a time, but I found that it dried out the skin way too much and didn't work particularly well. I think that for it to have had a real effect I would have had to apply it for many nights in a row and the dryness was a bit too much for me to put up with.

If you are considering buying this product I would most definately recommend it. I have not tried other "clinical strength" deodorants so I cannot say how it compares, but if you want a product that will work, and will change your life and attitude completely this is it. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully, especially the part about not rubbing it in, or be prepared for some serious pain!

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tj31
03/30/2009

Drysol 5

This has changed my life. How embarassed was i to be a young lady that did not have the freedom to wear what i wanted.. to spare embarassment. i can wear whatever I wish to. I have been using this product for 5 years and its the best thing ever.

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ebx95
03/20/2009

Drysol 3

In sixth grade i was really looking forward to meeting new friends and having a great middle school experience. However, soon into middle school i realized i had a huge sweating problem. Every day i'd have huge, embarrising, pit stains on my clothing. It stopped me from wearing what i wanted to and it was so inconvenient. I felt that it was my nerves causing my excessive sweating, but apparently after reading other reviews, it was proabably just puberty. Anyways, i covered myselfwith sweatshirts most days and it really affected me and my confidence. Going into 7th grade i dealt with the same problem. It was awful. Then i finally went to the doctors in the summer before 8th grade and they prescribed drysol. At first, it worked very well. It didn't irritate me, just itched a little at first. My sister got the product too, and stopped using it because she claimed it was so painful and burned to put on. I didnt beleieve her though, because i was having so much success. For about the firts 6months, it was wonderous. I didn't have pit sains any longer, and i loved it and was much mor confident. However, recently it has gone bad. I don't have pit stains, but i have odor. It burns when i put it on, and im not sure if im using too much, or if its because i shaved prior to it. The pain was unbearable and i woke up in the middle of the night and can't be comfortable. I put some aloe on looking for relief and it helped for a bit, but this is beggining to be a problem. Overall, i wont give up on the product yet, since it has worked wonderfully up till now.

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reallyreally
03/16/2009

Drysol 5

Questions

1. Do you apply it your whole armpit or just to the center area (it burns more on the if I apply it to the outsides)
2. The first night the burning was not to bad but the second night was awful so I didnt the next night and then the following night I barely put any on. Is the burning normal for the second night and just get less as time goes on?
3. Everyone says to barely put any on but how much is barely? I have the bottle with the applicator top so like 3 swipes of that or is that not enough?

Thanks for the answers.

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bkattic
02/16/2009

Drysol 4

Tried the product for the first time last week. I have dry armpits for the first time in years. Amazing product!! I am now trying it for my sweaty feet, so far not much improvement, but will keep you posted. Overall, very satisfied....

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Psych23
02/04/2009

Drysol 5

Ever since I can remember, I have had excessively sweaty hands. I am now 24 years old and sick of it, so when I found out about Drysol I didn't hesitate to try it. Initially, it took longer to start working than it said on the package (more like a week of using it every night instead of 2-3 days). But now- SUCCESS! :D The only obvious disadvantage is that my palms are dried out and sometimes flaky, but it hasn't been as bad since I decreased the dosage to 2 nights a week. I also make sure to use lots of lotion during the day, and on the nights I am not using Drysol. If you have a hot date, I would also highly recommend using Mary Kay's Satin Hands treatment beforehand for a quick and effective moisture/exfoliation boost. Also, make sure to apply the Drysol between your fingers and on the fatty outside edge of your hand. I did not experience the irritation that is common to other people, it just prickled a bit after I washed it off on the first few days. This is a great product, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has this problem.

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smwynne2197
01/29/2009

Drysol 5

After suffering for 3 years, I finally went to the doctor and she gave me a script for drysol. I used it that night and was amazed the next day that I was 100% dry the entire day. No wet circles on my shirt. The trick is to apply at little as possible to avoid the excessive itiching and bumps. This product is GREAT!!!!!!!!!

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feeltheburn
01/25/2009

Drysol 4

i started using this product recently.
i am very pleased with the results i have gotten, because i now i only sweat during intense workouts.
the only bad characteristic about this product is that the burning sensation and the itchyness this product causes is nearly unbearable.
but when it comes to this product, it is best to suck it up and be a man because the results are unbelievable!

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walsh
01/07/2009

Drysol 5

My dermotologist perscribed me drysol, it was a life saver to me. I have
never burned or itched at all, beacause I was perscribed desonate, which
is a steroid. I cant even tell I've applied anything under my arms.

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stanpapen
01/07/2009

Drysol 5

I just started using this product and it is amazing. I am not experiencing the itching that has been mentioned in the comments. I used to sit at my desk at work and my arm pits would be soaked. Now they are damp at best, but no discoloring is noticed. For now I am a believer in the product. The trick is to not put a lot on at night. Use it lightly the first few nights.

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helterskelter
01/05/2009

Drysol 5

I have been using Drysol since October of 2006 and I can say it has changed my life. I had never had a problem with sweating until I really started to hit puberty in 8th grade. I started noticing large sweat marks and began to wear less and less colored clothes. By the end of 8th grade it had gotten really bad and I could no longer wear the clothing I wanted too. I would hide under sweatshirts and wear white t shirts all the time to hide the sweat. I am sure everyone here knows and understands the embarrassment and gross feeling of having wet underarms. Finally in October of 9th grade I was fed up and I asked my doctor about Drysol. I used it that night and it was unbelieveable! It burned very badly but I just sucked it up and the next day I did not have a drop of sweat, what so ever! Almost two years later, I know use Drysol sporadically, maybe once every two-four weeks. It has continued to work wonders and I have been able to wear the clothes I want to and have more confidence. It may be atypical, but since using Drysol I very rarely sweat even when I haven't used to the product in weeks. And when I do, it it very minimal, especially compared to the large circles I encountered in 8th grade. It may be just because I am pretty much done with puberty, but I can at least say that Drysol made my teenager years less awkward and I thank them very much for that.

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Jacherner
12/15/2008

Drysol 4

Drysol works!!! I used it the first night i got it and the ext day, i did not sweat once!! However, i think i put way too much on and now i have a bumpy rash under both of my arms and it hurts! It is fine during the day, but as soon as i put the Drysol back on, no matter how little, it kills! i think i am just going to wait until the rash goes away to use it again. make sure to only put a little bit on!!!

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blueeyes11
12/06/2008

Drysol 5

I won't tell all about my horror stories suffering through hyperhidrosis , but I just want to say that it was a nightmare , that I hid from everyone , including my best friends , family and boyfriend . After two years of this problem I turned 16 and decided enough was enough . I'm the social butterfly and I can't let this ruin my social life. So I went to the doctor and she recommended drysol . I used it last night and today for the first time in years I went out in public for a few hours and came home with 100% dry underarms . Praise God , if you've experienced hyperpidrodis you must know how happy and thankful I am right now . I can wear whatever I want , and many more benefits that I don't have the time to say. I reccomend this to everyone with sweating problems. honestly , don't be embarrassed to go to a doctor , huperhidrosis is so common ! the first night I used drysol there was a bit of an itch , and try not to scratch , it will make the itch much worse . Tonight I have already applied the drysol, and the itch was more than I could stand so I put on some moisturizer over top and it immediatly helped . I'm not sure if this will affect the effectivness of the drysol , but it does take away the sting for sure ! I guess I'll find out soon enough . One last thing : if drysol does not work for you , one thing that I did before I got drysol was that I sewed 3 or 4 extra layers of cloth into the underarm areas of my shirts and sweaters . It takes some practice to disguise and properly position the cloth but it really helps slow down / stop the sweat from showing !! Just make sure to use plenty of deodedants because all the sweat collected like that can really start to smell . Good luck !

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LateNovember
11/27/2008

Drysol 4

it says that there's supposed to be a "thin layer" after you apply it and it dries off. Is that visible? :s

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ChantelRae
11/21/2008

Drysol 5

Hi, Im sixteen years old and am a sophmore.. Wahh well I have suffered from sweating since 5th grade and it sucked so bad because i was embaressed to do anything because i was scared i was going to sweat..I didnt talk to alot of people because when i talk to new ppl i get nervous and sweatt..so i just talked to my normal friends...Well Last week i went to the doct. for being sickk..and i told her that i have a sweating problem and she said that i should try Drysol..So i did and i used it over the weekend..and by Monday i was able to wear a shirtt that i usuually dont wear..I usually wear tank tops or black...But i wore a purple short-sleeve shirt...And i ddidnt sweat once...Then the next day i wore a SWEATER...and iv never worn sweater since i was younger..and i didnt sweatt..It felt like i was but i wasnt. I was so happy because now i have more confidence then iv ever had and im not embaressed to do things. Drysol is itchy but its worth itt. 100% ITs pretty good on price too. THANK YOU

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maribel1980
11/06/2008

Drysol 5

oh my god this has been the best thing i ever tryed!!!!!! why didnt i know about this before please if u r reading this please try it (drysol)the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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horsebabe
10/25/2008

Drysol 1

I have a terrible underarm wetness problem and Drysol was recommended by a friend who swears by it. I decided to try it and got the extra strength version, thinking that I may have found a cure for embarassing and uncomfortable wetness. I did not have any luck with the product. I didn't even notice any decrease in sweating. I also found that the product was very irritating to my skin, and on several occasions, I have woken up in the middle of the night with very itchy underarms after applying the product. So I'm still on the search for something that works and hopefully one day I will find something to stop the disgusting wetness Drysol isn't it. Bottom line is, I don't recommend this product.

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ViolinMaestro
10/18/2008

Drysol 5

Well, I discovered this product a few weeks ago, ordered it, and have now been using it for one week. I have always had a major problem of excessive sweating under the arms. I was never able to wear certain colors of clothing and to top it off I am a teacher ... this has been a very embarrassing problem for me.

So, after the very first night of using it ... Instant success!!!!! I mean it, not one drop of sweat the entire following day (or any day since) for the very first time in over 10 years. It is amazing, really does work and I highly recommend it to anyone with this problem. I used it for three consecutive nights, now am using it every three nights. Those days (following night application) that I do not use Drysol, I use my normal deodorant and it still continues to works.

Now, for me .. It does itch and burn a bit which is uncomfortable at night, but it's not that bad. I know that once you try it you'll agree that a little itching is a very fair trade for NO MORE SWEAT! 100% effective!

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thankGod
10/08/2008

Drysol 5

hello everyone, i pick up my drysol yesterday after researching the internet, afterfollowing the instructions i used it last night it really irritates me, but who care! because after using it just once 60% of my sweating has gone, can't wait to us it again tonight. Thank you JESUS for answering my prays, for so long i have cried out with this horrible problem of excessive sweating.

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NickJonasLover
09/22/2008

Drysol 2

i got drysol after a year of exess sweating. IT WORKS GREAT. i find that it only works with the sir-an wrap and that it barely irrateates the skin. it worked for me wonderfully and i hope it works for you just the same!

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christ2000
09/05/2008

Drysol 5

hola he decidido hacer este review en espanol pues cuando comense a indagar sobre este excellente producto no encontre mucho en espanol , en esta pagina si vi muchas reviews que me sirvieron y nada aqui esto para dar mi opinion sobre drysol primero que todo el producto es magnifico se lo diec alqui que sufrio de sudor en las axilas por 15 anos o mas y ahora nada todo seco los primeros 3 dias el sudor dsiminullo gradualmente por lo que digo que no deben desesperarce ni desecionarse ya para el 4 dia el sudo es casi nada y luego de una semana olvidalo, en mi caso lo use seguido 7 dias todas las noches ahora solo lu uso antes de dormir 2 dos veces pro semana, simpre lo use de noche antes de dormir , en las mananas pues esta es otra duda que muchos tienen no use en los primeros 7 dias ningun desodorante ahora solo uso pero un tin pues no creo que sea necesario usa pero por si pues en realida a pesar de sudar no cojo mal olor, en fin recomiendo el drysol a todos los que sufran de esto como yo nunca lo use en las palmas o en lo pies solo debajo de los brazos y les repito es exellente, o unico malo es que arde o pica un poco cuando lo pones lo primeros dias , pero debe ser que por la desesperacion de eliminar el sudor me hechaba mucho, pues ahora me aplico menos y casi ni lo siento, a otra cosa el 4dia me afeite pues esto ayuda tmabien pues arriba a usa y creanme que no se arrepentiran gracias drysol

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sdd
09/04/2008

Drysol 1

can it be used on palms?

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readyforconfid ence
09/02/2008

Drysol 3

I just ordered Drysol last week so I should be receiving it soon. From reading everyone's reviews it seems like this stuff really works! I am very excited as I have suffered from excessive sweating for a very long time and figured there was nothing I could do about it. I am a little worried however about the burning everyone is talking about. At this point I really don't care. My problem has caused me to not be myself at times. I tend to be reserved and quiet because I want to go unnoticed. I don't know about anyone else, but my sweating problem really doubles as two. I also tend to have B.O. which for anyone especially a female is REALLY embarassing! I hope this stuff really works as well as everyone says it does!! I really want to be able to live a normal life with CONFIDENCE!

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RafaelM
08/28/2008

Drysol 5

OMG!!! I never in my life have done one of these reviews things, but I guess this has changed my decision. I'm now in 9th grade and have suffered from hyperhidrosis since I was in 6th grade. I remember the dreadful day perfectly, I was raising my hand to ask a question and there I saw it, a huge sweat stain. I thought I did not put my deodorant on right or something but soon I realized I had a problem. When one day I finally got the guts inside me to tell my doctor to prescribe me drysol, I couldn't wait to try it. I was so excited, the first day I put it on and wow did it burn. I tried falling asleep and eventually I did. Woke up in the morning and took a shower. At school, I was so paranoid, I checked my armpits every 3 seconds. I was amazed not one drop of sweat! I went to the gym that day because I am a boxer, and not even one drop of sweat there! My life has been changed and I've been using it for about 3 weeks. Thank you Drysol, you have truly changed my life. Much love :P IF you're reading this, it does work! I never thought I would get over my problem.

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DjFact
08/19/2008

Drysol 5

Hello Im 19 yrs old, male. Ive had hyperhidrosis ever since i can remember. When i was little i didnt worry about it that much, but now its really embarrazing. When I go out to clubs, gym, or even when im home i have to worry about the clothes that i use so my sweaty armpits dont show that much. Ive tried several antiperspirants and they just dont work; they either make stains on my clothes or worst, make me sweat more. So, i just gave up on this and said to my self i had to get over it, i was born like that and thats how i was supposed to be. Couple of weeks ago i saw and ad on tv of the Gillete "clinical strenght" whaterer....so i just went to the store and got it. After readiang lots of negative reviews on it, i just desided to return it, as a matter of fact i didnt even open it. While doing the reasearch on the gillette deodoranti heard about this product called DRYSOL, red the reviews and i was really astonished. I was like, i cant believe i found some cure for my sweatyness lol. So i went on ahead i bought the Drysol. I was so excited about getting it that i would check the mail everyday until I received it like a week after and put it on the first night i got it. Oh boy, it really burns and itches, but whatever. I woke up the following morning, my armpits were red. That day i didnt have much activity, nonetheless, i did not feel a drop under my arms. That night i put it on again, next day i woke up took a shower and hit the streets. I would look to my shirt every other minute and there would me any sign of sweat. Ive used it now for three days and i can just say that it really is worth the pain. My armpits are completelly dry i don even have to wear deodorant (i use baby powder now LOL) now im going to start using it once or twice a week as needed (as it say on the instructions)
I can say that drysol has changed my life and it has given me confidence and has helped me raise my self steem.
And that is my story..!! hope it was usefull

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missd
08/18/2008

Drysol 5

I am a 33 y/o female, who has suffered with hyperhidrosis since I was about 11 years old. Throughout my years, I seldom raised my hand, was weary about giving hugs and always had to be ultra selective in what to wear. Most often times, my choice of clothing was limited due its ability to camouflage. I also always had a fear of speaking in front of an audience because I was certain everyone would see my underarms, so full of sweat. Like many others on here, I showered constantly to avoid ever smelling, had several changes of shirts available, as well as the strongest OTC antipersperant money could buy. I never sought treatment because I was so embarrassed. I didn't even reveal this to my husband until recently. Last year I tried the Secret Clinical strength. It smelled really nice, but was only effective when I was sleeping. I felt doomed that anything could ever be done. I had read articles on people having surgery or botox to reduce/eliminate sweating. I was not sure about the procedures but considered them until 2 weeks ago. While watching TV, my husband saw a commercial for another OTC antipersperant. While entering that name into the search engine, DRYSOL came up. After reading many of these reviews as well as marketing ads and drug information, I was convinced this was for me.
I am happy to report that for my 2nd anniversary, I got a prescription for DRYSOL and could not wait to use it. I used it for a full week as per my doctor(I had a very severe case) and now I use it every other day. I have not sweat since the day of my annniversary. So that day has extra meaning now! I did have the itching and burning. By the 2nd night and inability to sleep, I decided to take Benadryl 30 minutes before applying(Benadryl is an antihistamine, therefore, reduces itching caused by histamine release). It worked but I still scratched. Putting lotion around the perimeter of application helped to reduce the itching.
I feel so lucky to be able to wear all of the things that looked great in my closet! I am more confident and self-assured. I hug everyone and I raise my hand now. It just really stinks that I had to wait decades for this and how much of life I feel like I missed. BUT, I'm making up for it everyday since I started! Whatever discomfort anyone encounters, to me, is well worth it!

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dsanger34
08/13/2008

Drysol 5

I've tried everything! I wear suits to work and would sweat through my jacket. I've sweat through multi-layers, paper towels, extra strength deoderants, anything you can think of, I have tried with no results. After the first application, I was sold! This stuff is truly the cure for excessive sweat! It's a pain to put on and may cause a light rash, but it is well worth it!

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irishgit
08/12/2008

Drysol 1

Read geaux9's review below.

Any product that requires that much work to use safely isn't worth using.

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DRYSOLmademeha ppy
08/07/2008

Drysol 5

Its August in NYC , 90 degrees and 90% humidity and I AM DRY!

I am 27 now and had HH problem since I was 20-21. Used all kinds of antiperspirants, deodorants, powders, stuff you cant even imagine...

I adjusted my died, stopped with salty food because i though it was the water retention...
Stopped with cofee cause might have been the cafeine...
Stopped with soda...
Started running more and lifting less...
I was running 6 minutes miles for 3 miles , and i didnt understand why i was sweating if i was in shape...
you name it i did it...

I am very sceptical about products but this stuff really works for me now and my armpits are completely dry. I am so used to being paranoid about this problem i even put gilette anti perspirant in the morning...but i am sure i dont even need it.

Going into this I said I would be happy if it eliminated 50% of my sweating, but it did nearly 100%.
Seriously USE IT!
Only down side is.......it freaking burns and itches, but people go thru worse pains.
ENJOY!

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CrazyLori
07/16/2008

Drysol 5

I absolutely LOVE drysol! I found out about it through the internet because I didn't know who to talk to about my sweating problem. What's weird was that I got this condition when I was 22 (about a year ago) and thought there was no cure. I bought Secret Clinical Strength and was very upset when it did not work (and almost gave up!). Then I read all the reviews about drysol, ordered it online without a prescription and have been very happy ever since! I've been using it for about 3 months and the first week it was pretty itchy and it burned but I stuck through it. Recommendation: do NOT shave the day you apply drysol!!! It definitely makes it worse. After a couple of weeks, I did not experience the burning and itchiness. Now, I only use it once a week and even when I run 3 miles at the gym, I do not have sweaty armpits..it's AMAZING! I use Mitchum throughout the week just b/c it's too weird not to put deodorant on every day. I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone; I can finally wear color clothes without worrying! HORRAY!

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fab111
06/24/2008

Drysol 5

OMG! Thank you to all for your reviews on Drysol. It seems like forever, but it was only 1 week ago that I discovered this site and decided to buy Drysol. I was fed up with being embarassed about my excessive sweating. It really affected my performance at work because I was low on confidence. I dressed up in ugly dark sweaters and odd dark colors because of this problem. BUT NOW! I can't wait to shop shop shop for colors colors and more colors. It's been only 4 days since I started using Drysol and it had worked WAY beyond my dreams. I used certain dry and that failed miserably. I keep checking for wetness and even in 80 degree weather, I don't sweat a drop! My life is totally changed.

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sweatyperson
05/07/2008

Drysol 1

I am reading all these reviews about Drysol working and what not, but I've tried it and I'm still sweating like crazy!
I don't know if it's because I'm applying it on wrong or not, but it's so embarrassing, because I sweat so much and I hate feeling uncomfortable. I really thought Drysol would work since so many reviews said it did for that person, but... it's not working for me and I'm very sad!

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jhnnyvg
04/25/2008

Drysol 5

Finally! something that truly works! I've tried everything! certain dry, all the prescription strength products out on the shelves, degree, old spice, gillette, even secret! I was really running out of options and i was even considering getting the botox injections under my arms! I dont know how i was going to pay for the treatments but I was desperate! So I guess you could say drysol was my last option, the first night I applied it, there was no burning and the following day I did sweat, but about 40% less than usual so I still had high hopes for it, considering the fact that you do have to wait a couple of days for it to work. Keeping dry at work was so hard, we have to wear these polyester shirts and I usually have to work 8 hour shifts, by the second hour at work, i was already drenched in sweat, everytime i moved my arm it felt so hot under my arms, i was always so scared to be around people, and considering the fact that i work in customer service was even worse! I was always trying to hide, or avoid talking to people. So after the third day of using drysol i still felt warm underneath my arms and I was like, "Oh great, here we go again". by the end of the night I thought i was drenched so I snuck away to check the damage, and nothing. I was completely dry! I couldnt believe it, by the time i got home i ran to the mirror to check to see if it was true, and it was! no wet stains whatsoever! So I still feel warm underneat my arms but now I know that im not wet! The product didnt sting the first night of using or, or the second but by the third and fourth i did feel it stinging quite a bit, but hey thats the only downside, and its not even a big one for the reward of being dry all day! i cannot believe it! i love this product! it really gave me the self esteem to do my job more productively. I love it!

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ILOVELIFENOW
03/27/2008

Drysol 5

i had been suffering from excessive sweating for about 5 yrs now and it is the most embarrassing thing. For 5 yrs all i could wear was white or black so i could hide my sweat stains. I was never able to wear my other cloths i had because of the fear of someone noticing my problem. Friends would ask me, "why do u only wear black and white, iv seen most of ur clothes in your closet thats isnt, why dont u wear those". i would say those clothes are ugly but really i loved those red or gray t-shirts that i couldnt wear. None of my friends new about my problem, even my family, i was way to embarrased to tell anyone. One day i got fed up with it, it actaully caused me some real great depression. I just wanted to wear a red t-shirt in the summer without a undershirt ( i couldnt even wear a red tshirt with an undershirt because i would sweat right through both). I visited my family doctor 4 days ago because i couldnt deal with it anymore. the reason why i didnt go earlier was because i was to embarrased to tell anyone even a doctor who i barely know. DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID, ONCE U NOTICE U HAVE THE PROBLEM OF EXCESSIVE SWEATING, TELL YOUR DOCTOR, THERE IS A CURE!!!. my doctor subscribed me DRYSOL, i used it that night before i went to bed and the next day was the best day of my life. NO SWEAT!!! NOT EVEN A DROP. i wore that red t-shirt that day WITHOUT EVEN A UNDERSHIRT. it actually felt weird that i wasnt sweating cause i was so used to it. In class i would keep checking if there was a mark, but nothing, not even a drop, i couldnt believe it. i have never rating a product or wrote something so long on a product before in my life, but i had to for drysol, IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. SOOO PLEASE, GET IT TREATED, I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT UR GOING THROUGH, DONT BE EMBARRASSED, YOU WONT BELIEVE HOW MUCH IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

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adelynn2006
03/18/2008

Drysol 5

I am just like most of these people, i started sweating in 8th or 9th grade, and it never stopped, i had a good non sweating day once a month or 2 months. i tried every deorderant, all clinical strength deorderants, degree, gillete. mitchem, secret, all of them, spent way to much money giving each new one a shot. and i always knew that there was a prescription strength deorderant out there but i never wanted to go to the doctor to get a prescription, so after looking at this site i went onto ebay, bought it from a user in canada and i have been using it ever since. 

The first week the itching and burning does hurt pretty bad, but this is key, especially for girls, to wait at least a day to use it after shaving, two days is way better, and this sucks since we usually need to shave about every other day its hard to balance this out throughout the week. I also think over time, your skin gets a little used to it and the itching and burning is much much less after a couple weeks. one night i gave up and washed it off cause it itched so bad, and i almost wanted to just deal with the sweating again, but the next day reminded me that i absolutly did not want to deal with sweating, it is so annoying to feel super uncomfortible all the time and wet, and needing to change clothes when you go home. 
but now i have been using it for a while, and i still use it about twice a week, sundays and wednesdays, and i swear its awesome not feeling uncomfortible all the time anymore, i can wear the same tight shirt all day and even that night. Just make sure you use something really good when shaving, like baby oil, or super soft soap from a bar, and shave lightly the first couple weeks, barely touching the skin. 
i dont use the saran wrap, when i apply it i use i single square of toilet paper folded up and just squirt the drysol on and glide it on very lightly, not rubbing it in at all, when i first used drysol i used a q-tip and it made me itch really bad, the toilet paper works really good and a cotton ball would probably work way better. 
and make sure you wash it off in the morning whether you shower or not, and this wont make it work less i promise, also your regular deorderant, as far as the clinical strength ones i like gillette clinical strength the best then the solid mitchum clinical, then secret clincal, and degree clinical is the worse, its horrible. ive also used certain dri, which is 14% aluminum chloride and drysol is 20%. certain dri i remember worked for a couple days, and then stopped working, and drysol has not stopped working for me yet. 
so definatly give drysol a shot, its awesome, it is great to be free of sweating, and sweating is super common, especially in teens to twenty year olds, i think cause our hormones are so messed up, but drysol really really helps, and buy it from ebay if you dont feel like shelling out money to the doctor's office for a slip of paper for permission to buy it

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kiwi625
03/14/2008

Drysol 5

I;ve been using Drysol for about a year now. It still works great! Now I only have to apply it once every 10-14 days. I still use deodorant for a fresh smell, but I only buy the cheapie ones since I don't sweat that much anymore. I even started applying Drysol to my groin area and to the bottoms of my feet. That worked well too, but I didn't sweat in those places as much as I did from my underarms, so I didn't keep it up.

I have found that if it starts itching/burning, it's because your underarm skin is dry and probably has tiny cracks. I find that if I lotion my armpits regularly it helps a lot. If it burns I'll also put lotion or vaseline on the spots where it burns and that helps a lot. Maybe even buying a moisturizing deodorant to use daily would help a lot, but I haven't tried that yet.

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Irishelvislove r
03/10/2008

Drysol 5

ive been using drysol for te past 3-4 days and its been working wonderfully, but the past two nights, ive been havin trouble sleeping and have been awake for hours....it has come to a point of me crying...with the rash and burns...is there any soution to this and do u know how long the rash stays? and if the itching and burning occurs everytime i use it??

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hdbabey88
03/06/2008

Drysol 3

Like most everyone that is writing I too have experienced excessive sweating. I have had it all the way back in middle school and would wear layers of shirts even sometimes wearing jackets when it was hot outside. I'm in my second year of college and still experiencing this. I just recently went to the dermotologist and he perscribed me Drysol and told me to apply it 3 times a day for 3 weeks. I have been doing this and this is my third day and now i have a rash and burning underneath each arm pit. I called the pharmacy to see if this was normal and he told me that i need to stop using it and call the doctor. But my sweating has disappeared so now i don't want to stop using it becuase i don't want my sweating to come back but i don't want the rash and burns either! has anyone experienced this?

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krazy101
02/19/2008

Drysol 5

is there any way i can get this product without visiting my dermatologist? i don't know if my insurance covers it and i really need this product!!!

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tsistare
02/17/2008

Drysol 4

I've got a question, I want to see if anyone else has had this problem. I've been using drysol for about 6 months - and it has been working wonders!! However in the last week or two I have been starting to sweat again, and I've tried applying it every other day again, instead of the usual twice a week, and it's still not helping, I immediately sweat that same day! Any suggestions? I would REALLY appreciate it! Thanks!!

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bibolina
02/11/2008

Drysol 4

wow, I cant say a lot since yesterday was my third day of using drysol. The first day I used it, I still sweated but the stains were so much smaller. The second day still the same, and I thought I didnt do it corectly but I did it the third day in the same way and it was the best day of my ife. NO SWEAT WHAT SO EVER!! I love this product! It burns a lot but hey, suck it up! Its worth it! Just one question, can I put deodorant on when I wake up?

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happygirl2008
02/11/2008

Drysol 5

I used Drysol for the first time last night following all the instructions and it worked so well, today I didn't even have a drop of sweat on my t-shirt. I hope it keeps working as well as it does and I'd definitely recommend this product to anyone who suffers from excessive sweating. Good luck!

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Drysol 5

I'll just say that this stuff works.

How natural or healthy it is, I don't know. But if you've ever been embarrassed by those huge wet armpit stains, you need this.

I used it once, and I've never had such a good day.

As far as the "proper" way to use it, do just what the instructions tell you to. Apply it, put some saran wrap against the skin, wear a tight fitting shirt, and go to sleep.

You'll be amazed.

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Lizmaryperez
11/04/2007

Drysol 5

I have been using DRYSOL for about 5 years now, and it has saved me from embarressing situation. I can finally wear what I want to wear and throw away those tank tops that I depended on for years. I'm more confidant and I look so good in my long sleeves.

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