Certain Dri’s Medical Advisory Board Offers Tips for Staying Dry This Winter

With cooler temperatures fast approaching, the uncomfortable feeling and worry about perspiration is a thing of the past for many men and women; however, this isn’t the case for the millions of you who suffer from excessive perspiration, also known as hyperhidrosis.

Even in cooler temperatures, sweating can be an issue. In fact, according to two national surveys conducted for Certain Dri (www.certaindri.com):

• 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 and 25 percent of these respondents indicated their perspiration “is the same regardless of season”
• Thirty percent of U.S. adults** – which translates to more than 70 million people nationwide – admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat and three-quarters of this group also battle foot odor. What’s more 13 percent of these respondents also indicated that their feet always feel excessively sweaty, regardless of the season

As you know, during the cooler months, excessive perspiration is not only brought on by warm indoor temperatures and heavier clothing but also by stress and even every day tasks.

Contrary to popular belief, people do not sweat less in cooler weather months. Our bodies still lose up to a quart of fluid a day, but it’s more noticeable. Someone with excessive perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, as it’s called, will perspire even more, no matter what season it is.

Not to worry, below Dr. David Bank, medical advisor to Certain Dri, offers these tips on how to feel and stay dry during the cooler months while wearing the latest fashions:

• Curb the waterworks…while you sleep: Look for Certain Dri® Anti-Perspirant Roll-On with 12 percent aluminum chloride, which is the same active ingredient in prescription-strength antiperspirants, but in a gentler, non-alcohol formula. Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant is clinically tested and dermatologist-recommended as the most effective solution for excessive underarm perspiration, as well as for occasional, excessive perspiration due to stress, heat, sports, occupation, etc. Now available in a SOLID application.
• Layer Up: If you are still concerned that you might develop noticeable sweaty pits or if you experience back sweat from time to time, consider wearing a form fitting undershirt or tank top made of a fabric that wicks away perspiration from the body. This will leave you feeling dry and worry free all day.
• Chill Out: Consider relaxation techniques, such as yoga. This can help to control the stress that can also trigger perspiration. “Many times people who suffer from excessive perspiration also worry about it so much that they create a spiral effect. Suffering from excessive perspiration can be a debilitating condition on an emotional, social and functional level,” says Dr. Bank
• Stomp Out Sweat and Odor: To help keep your feet dry during the day, apply new Certain Dri Feet Moisture Control Pads to your feet at night. Formulated with 12 percent aluminum chloride and approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, your feet will feel dry an fresh all day. For added protection and to combat foot odor sprinkle new Certain Dri Feet Microsponge Powder on your feet each morning. 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.
• Eat and Drink Right: Keep in mind certain foods and beverages can exacerbate an excessive perspiration problem and also cause increased body odor, such as drinks that contain caffeine or foods that contain high amounts of garlic or onions.

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.**

If lunchtime is the only time you can fit in a regular workout, there are several simple things that you can do to cool down so you don’t return to your desk too sweaty.

On the night before your workout apply Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant to your underarms before you go to bed. Your pores will absorb it at night and a morning shower won’t diminish its action. Sold over-the-counter, Certain Dri Antiperspirant contains 12 percent aluminum chloride, the most effective active ingredient used in prescription antiperspirants. Yet, Certain Dri Antiperspirant is water-based (vs. alcohol-based as in prescription antiperspirants), gentler on the skin and available without a doctor’s prescription.

Here are few other things you can do to combat noticeable sweat and body odor after some lunchtime exercise:

• Cool Down period of workout – time may be short during your lunch hour workout, but it’s important to account for the cool down period. This gives the body a chance to “throw off” some heat before getting into the shower or before you get back to the office.
• Cool Your Core - Drink cool water or some other beverage as it’s the body’s internal temperature that you are trying to cool.
• Cool Shower –Taking a cool shower after your workout will help cool your body temperature down quick and wash away odor causing perspiration.
• Cool Your Soles: According to the new Certain Dri Feet survey*, 30 percent of U.S. adults admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat and odor. A lunchtime workout can only exasperate this problem. Certain Dri recently took perspiration control one step further, literally, and introduced new Certain Dri Feet Moisture Control Pads, which are recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association, and Certain Dri Microsponge Powder, with a patented Microsponge® Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients all day long. The two new products can be used together to offer maximized  results in controlling excessive foot perspiration and odor, helping to maintain a feeling of fresh, dry feet all day.
• Back up System – And for those who want added odor protection apply your favorite daily deodorant after you shower.

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.**