Armpits Eccrine glands are responsible for producing the majority of our sweat. Their primary function is to regulate body temperature by releasing a clear, odorless fluid onto the skin’s surface that evaporates, helping to cool your body.4 Apocrine Glands Apocrine glands are found in areas with...
People who have severe palmar hyperhidrosis experience sweaty palms even when the body should not, for any physiological reason, be trying to cool down. This can cause severe discomfort and embarrassment and can get in the way of performing certain everyday tasks. Though sweaty palms are treatable...
Some pointy-headed foot specialist-types also say inside your shoes your feet create a warm, damp place that is just great for growing things like bacteria. The bacteria produce isovaleric acid which is what causes the odor. And want to know another thing? The medical term for sweaty/smelly...
Good for daily use Ascend Athlete Seamless Gym T-Shirt £45 at Sweaty BettyHearst Owned I was a tad skeptical about wearing a tight-fitting T-shirt – particularly around the armpits – on a hiking adventure, but I needn’t have worried. Despite the snug fit, the seamless tee wasn...
A story about sunk costs, supersonic planes, and sweaty armpits A few months ago I bought a 6 pack of deodorant on special offer from Amazon. The stuff smells horrendous. It’s not just me that hates it; nobody in the gym enjoys the scent of secondary school disco at 8 in the morni...
impossible to pigeonhole and difficult to control. The growing person is not an easy target for those guys in slick suits who want you to turn over your soul to Christ, your heart to America, your butt to Seattle First National Bank and your armpits to the new extra crispy Right Guard. ...
I said as he wrapped his sweaty fingers around the phone. “What’s wrong” his panic rising. I felt my own panic rising to my throat as I began to think about what would happen to Thomas if I passed out in the middle of a DC Metro train. Would he know what to do? Would ...
Tip: Buy a silk scarf and loose cotton pants in Thailand for a stylish and easy cover up at temples and pagodas While most toiletries are easily replaced in major cities, it is rather difficult to find Venus razors, Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (if you’re a sweaty mess like me, wh...
the rash is frequently seen on the elbows and knees but spares the diaper area. In older children and adults, the rash is often present in the folds of skin opposite to the elbow and kneecap but spares the armpits. Other areas commonly involved include the cheeks, neck, wrists, and ankle...
Rome in summer: as hot and dry as your armpits are sweaty. “Oh!” you say, “but I love the heat and the sun! This isn’t a problem for me!” Yeah, okay. Try 90°F weather… when you’re tromping around all day (or trying to stuff yourself onto crowded, sweaty buses and tr...