Did any of you suddenly develop an allergy to underarm deodorant? Do you have any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I know the routine, "talk to a doctor" but that's time and money! I'm just wondering if there are certain products I can try. Suddenly, my armpits get itchy from my deodorant. A friend told me me to try Arm and Hammer, for women but it had the same affect. I did start to put baby powder under them, which helps a little bit but would sprays help? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[Orion84]

Are you actually using deodorant, or are you using antiperspirant?

A lot of people equate the two, but if you are, in fact, using antiperspirant, those contain additional ingredients to control sweating, rather than just masking odor, and it's more common to have an adverse reaction to those ingredients.

If that's the case, try switching to an actual deodorant, and see if your symptoms improve.

[Asker]

I just checked, it says it's both. I use a bar but did switch to a lotion but after a while it had the same affect but you do make sense! I should add, my mom was hospitalized for a couple days and I used the deodorant they gave her for a few days and there was no reaction but it didn't really have a nice smell. I know I sound crazy but I don't know what to do. I hate body sprays, because they don't last.

[Orion84]

If it says both, then you're most likely having a reaction to the antiperspirant ingredients, and the fact that you didn't react to your mom's would seem to support my theory.

My best recommendation would be to try going with just a deodorant, not antiperspirant, and not a combination like you're using now.

I'm sure you can find one that has a nicer smell, one that you like more, and that should theoretically solve your problem. 🙂

[Asker]

I will just try a deodorant. To be honest, I never knew there was a difference. Thanks!

[Orion84]

No worries; I didn't know there was a difference when I was younger, either. I had similar issues in my 20's, which I why I even learned this stuff in the first place.

I hope it helps!

[Asker]

I just looked in my drawer, in my bathroom, her deodorant from the hospital is a "natural roll on deodorant". The type you have to shake, then put on. I'll go to the pharmacy station and find something similar! Thanks.

[molonski2]

Yes , you are having a reaction to " micro toxins " which are sadly in most of this stuff , there is a great interview on YouTube ( Diary of a CEO , where he speaks to a micro toxin specialist ) , firstly lets recover from this reaction , so use the powder and some cream , and should be able to work back from this.

Now , from there obviously throw out what you have a look for options for this sensitivity , sprays are not perfect but are generally better , its to do with whats in this product. Research and keep researching and experiment with different options.

By the way " Talk to a doctor " , this will not work , few know this stuff , and frankly you'd be lucky to get an answer as good as mine. Have I suffered same? Yes my word..

Also for me anyhow , processed breads also contributed to any reaction , I cut all that out , never have an issue.

[Sonorous]

I developed one to the gell ones some years back. Now I can only use the more powdery or pastey ones.

[exitseven]

I do not used deoderant. Putting a chemical agent in a part of your body where lymph nodes reside seems loke a good way to get cancer.

[jahaims]

There are plenty of natural deodorants that work well.