Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Allergies and Deodorant: What Is The Stink?

By Dorothy Medlum


To prevent body odor, people use deodorant. They put it under arms and when they perspire, the sweat mixes with the deodorant to produce a nice, more pleasant odor. What happens though, if you are allergic to the very thing that you are using to protect yourself from odor?

Will you smell forever? Whatever will you do? No, there is relief. There are always other things that you can use to combat the odor. But, how will you know if you are really allergic to your deodorant?

Having an allergy would mean that you would probably see some visible signs such as: red rash, bumps, or inflamed bumps. If there is anything out of the ordinary occurring with the usage of your deodorant; that may also be an allergic reaction you are having.

Just because you had a reaction to your deodorant, does not necessarily mean you are allergic to it. It may just be the brand of deodorant. It may be too strong for you. You may have to try various brands to see which one is right for you.

A person can use some baby powder under the arms or some talc. This will also help to eliminate the sweat and cause the odor to stop. Using powder or talc would be a good alternative to using something that you are having problems with.

If you feel that yours is an allergy to the deodorant, there are some other things that you can try to prevent the odor. You might try some baby powder, or talc under your arms. This keeps you smelling fresh and will also prevent excessive sweating.

If the doctor tells you that you are allergic to your deodorant, remember; it isn't the end of the world. You have other options. There are some other things that you can do instead.

You can find several options to staying fresh all day. So, don't let them see you sweat!

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