If you haven’t heard yet, Certain Dri® just launched a new SOLID application formulated with 25% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (Anhydrous). Check it out!

Certain Dri® Solid Anti-Perspirant was created specifically to complete the line of Certain Dri antiperspirant products for those who want the same 72-hour protection from excessive underarm perspiration in a solid application. The product is specially-formulated to provide those who experience irritation from aluminum chloride but need everyday, all-day dryness from excessive underarm perspiration.

Ingredients: Certain Dri® Solid Anti-Perspirant contains 25% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (Anhydrous). It is the only over-the-counter antiperspirant with this ingredient.

Certain Dri ® Solid Anti-Perspirant is effective for reducing excessive underarm perspiration (axillary hyperhidrosis), as well as for occasional, excessive perspiration due to stress, heat, sports, occupation, etc.

Because of the therapeutic ingredients/formulation, Certain Dri® Solid Anti-Perspirant is applied sparingly at bedtime. This allows it to work overnight.  It will not wash off after bathing/showering in the morning. In many cases, users will discover that it will not be necessary to apply Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant every night to control their perspiration problem. It can be used in conjunction with the new daily deodorant, Certain Dri® A.M. Underarm RefresherTM or another morning-applied deodorant of your choice.

Availability: Available in mass market retail, supermarkets and drug stores nationwide, as well as via online retailers and at www.certaindri.com.  Suggested retail price for the 1.7 ounce solid stick is $5.50 – $5.99.

If over-the-counter options don’t solve the issue of excessive sweating for you personally, you should speak to a dermatologist or other health professional about a stronger prescription antiperspirant or other options available.

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**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**

Did you know?…...

• Thirty percent of U.S. adults - which translates to more than 70 million people nationwide - admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat; three-quarters of this group also battle foot odor

• Forty-five percent of U.S. adults - which translates to almost 110 million people - report that perspiration is either "sometimes" or "often" a problem for them

Excessive sweat seems to be a problem, pits to toes, for many.  Here, some of our experts offer help so you can wear the clothes and shoes you love without worry:

• “The Pit Stop” with Dr. David Bank, dermatologist and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery:

If you are looking for relief from excessive perspiration in a product available at the drug store, the best formula would be one that contains aluminum chloride, such as Certain Dri, which is closest to the prescription formula that dermatologists have been recommending successfully to patients for many years. A person who has axillary hyperhidrosis [excessive sweating of the underarms] may find very little relief from these newer products marketed as ‘clinical strength’ regardless of what time of the day they apply it, because the formulas are not necessarily strong enough. Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant contains 12% aluminum chloride and is available online and in mass market retailers, supermarkets, drug stores nationwide for $5.50.

• “Stomp Out Sweaty Feet” with Dr. Oliver Zong, director of foot surgery at NYC Foot Care and attending physician at New York Hospital Downtown: 

Most shoes do not allow for foot perspiration to evaporate naturally. The dark, warm, moist environment inside shoes then encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi, leading contributors to foot problems, including odor, Athlete’s Foot, blisters and toenail fungus.  Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, new Certain Dri FEET Moisture Control Pads contain 12 percent aluminum chloride, the ingredient recommended by podiatrists to help control excessive foot moisture (plantar hyperhidrosis).

Certain Dri FEET Microsponge Powder is specifically developed for people suffering from excessive foot odor, a condition known as bromhidrosis. The powder contains the patented Microsponge Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients that provide several levels of odor defense:

•    A protective barrier that prevents air from coming into contact with moisture/sweat
•    Two antibacterials to help prevent the formation of odor causing bacteria
•    An odor neutralizer that continuously works to prevent odor
•    A light menthol scent that helps keep feet fresh all day.

Both Certain Dri FEET products are available online and mass market retailers, drugstores and supermarkets nationwide for $7.99 each.

If over-the-counter options don’t solve the issue of excessive sweating/odor of the underarms or feet, speak to a dermatologist, podiatrist or other health professional about a stronger prescription antiperspirant or other options available.

Please be sure to check out the latest “in the news” postings. We are also excited to announce that Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant was recommended by dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie in a “Solving Summer Skin Issues” segment on Today Show on July 9, 2008.

**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**

Antiperspirant vs. Deodorant; Which One is Right For You?

It’s true, our bodies are naturally programmed to perspire – in some cases up to a quart a day – but what comes naturally isn’t always desirable, especially if it causes body odor or leaves unsightly underarm stains on your clothes. Yet, as you reach for an antiperspirant or deodorant, do you really know how each one works and what is right for you? Though they have different modes of action, they are often grouped together in the aisles of your drug store, so here’s a little “antiperspirant/deodorant 101″ for you.

The main difference: antiperspirants help curb your perspiration, while deodorants help get rid of odor by masking the smell with a fragrance (some even contain antibacterial agents to help control the growth of odor-causing bacteria on the skin). Our medical experts tell us that you’d be surprised by how many people come to them with perspiration issues that they can’t control with the product they are using, only to find out that they are using a deodorant vs. an antiperspirant!

So, Which One Should You Choose?

Antiperspirant, the sweat blocker: Antiperspirants are the choice for controlling underarm wetness, since the most common active ingredients, aluminum compounds, block the pores to inhibit the release of sweat and help absorb odor-causing moisture. Most over the counter antiperspirants contain aluminum zirconium. However, for people who suffer from axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating), there is something more effective available – Certain Dri® Anti-Perspirant, which contains 12% aluminum chloride, the strongest over-the-counter antiperspirant ingredient preferred by dermatologists to treat excessive perspiration. Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant® should be used sparingly, only a few times per week, at bedtime, to control excessive perspiration (use as directed).

Deodorant, the odor absorber: Deodorants cover up odor through a variety of fragrances and masking substances. Some also contain an antibacterial agent, such as triclosan, to prevent the release of odor by fighting bacteria growth that results from perspiration. Deodorants are best for stopping that sweaty smell, but won’t stop the perspiration, itself. Deodorant, alone, is best for those people who do not have a problem with excessive sweating, yet want to feel fresh and odor free. Deodorants can provide an adequate level of day-to-day protection for someone with little to mild perspiration. If you use Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant for controlling excessive sweating, but want added odor protection, look for Certain Dri A.M.TM Underarm Refresher, available in a new scented stick or roll-on application for morning use.

**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**

With so many options available in the drug store for antiperspirants, deodorants and combinations of both, my patients with sweating issues often come to me very confused. One of the most recent questions I’ve been getting is “What’s the deal with these antiperspirants that call themselves ‘clinical strength’ and do you recommend them?” So, I think this topic deserves a little attention.

With new antiperspirant products for both men and women making similar “clinical strength” claims, it’s hard for anybody who suffers from excessive perspiration to know what antiperspirant product is best for them.

What most people don’t realize is that many of these “clinical strength” products contain the active ingredient aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex GLY, which is what may be the least effective form of aluminum salt for controlling excessive perspiration. You are instructed to put it on at night before bedtime, but any antiperspirant would be more effective if applied at night before going to sleep, since your underarm sweat glands are at rest and the antiperspirant can be more effectively penetrated.

The most recommended aluminum salt by dermatologists for treating excessive perspiration is aluminum chloride.

Okay, yes, I’m on the Certain Dri blog, so it should be obvious that I recommend this product over the other brands at the drug store, but my reason is medically driven….Certain Dri Antiperspirant Roll-On contains 12% aluminum chloride, the strongest over-the-counter ingredient preferred by dermatologists to treat excessive perspiration. Unlike its prescription counterparts, Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant is formulated with water (not alcohol), helping to minimize drying and stinging of the skin, and allowing it to be available without a prescription. For some sensitive people, this formula may still create some itching and irritation in the underarms, however, this usually will pass (if it doesn’t, you should discontinue use and ask your doctor about an alternative). Frankly, this usually will not occur if you follow the directions on the box carefully (which are: use Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant sparingly, only a few times per week, at bedtime and definitely NOT after shaving the underarms).

What it comes down to is that I’m not really sure what “clinical strength” actually means, since the formulas with this moniker don’t seem very different than their “regular” strength version. In most cases, Certain Dri, which has been recommended by doctors for more than 30 years, is a great first line of defense for excessive sweating and is what it claims to be – the closest to the prescription formula that dermatologists have been recommending successfully to patients for years.

One note, since I need to be a responsible physician…while Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant products are highly effective in treating excessive perspiration for most people, please make an appointment with a healthcare provider if you suddenly begin to experience profuse perspiration without any history of it previously, since it can be related to an underlying medical condition that will need to be treated. Also, if over-the-counter options don’t solve the issue of excessive perspiration for you personally, you should speak to your dermatologist or other health professional about a stronger prescription antiperspirant or other medical procedures/options now available.

Great news for your feet! Certain Dri® is taking the antiperspirant category a step further, literally, by introducing new Certain Dri® FEET Moisture Control Pads and Certain Dri® FEET Microsponge® Powder.

When used together as the Certain Dri® Feet Protection System, the two, new products offer maximized results for controlling foot perspiration and odor, helping to maintain a feeling of fresh, dry feet all day.

In a new national survey, one in three adults report that their foot perspiration is a problem, and of this group, three-quarters also battle foot odor. While it is possible to have foot perspiration without odor, or foot odor without the issue of perspiration, there seems to be a strong relationship between the two for upwards of 70 million people in the United States.

Recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association, new Certain Dri® FEET Moisture Control Pads contain 12 percent aluminum chloride, the ingredient recommended by podiatrists to control excessive foot moisture (plantar hyperhidrosis). Certain Dri® FEET Microsponge® Powder is specifically developed for people suffering from excessive foot odor, a condition known as bromhidrosis. The powder contains the patented Microsponge® Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients all day long.

To learn more about these new additions to the Certain Dri brand, click here .