SWEAT.SUCKS

Editorial

Editorial Policy

What we cover

Excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis, night sweats, body-zone sweat issues (armpits, hands, feet, face, groin, back), sweat-related skin conditions (intertrigo, bromhidrosis), the science of sweat glands and thermoregulation, treatments (antiperspirants, iontophoresis, Botox, MiraDry, prescription drugs, surgery), and the practical day-to-day of living with the problem (clothing, dating, work, relationships).

We do not cover unrelated medical conditions, even if sweating is a symptom. We will mention secondary causes (thyroid, diabetes, infection, cancer) as red flags and tell readers to see a doctor — but we are not the right place to learn about those conditions.

How we research

For every article we read the underlying clinical literature and cite it. Primary sources first: peer-reviewed studies on PubMed, the International Hyperhidrosis Society, the American Academy of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, the NHS, and NIH/MedlinePlus. When the published evidence is thin, we say so directly. When studies disagree, we say that too.

Full source list and methodology: /methodology

What we recommend

We recommend treatments and products only when the evidence supports it for the specific use case. Aluminum chloride (Drysol, Certain Dri Prescription Strength) for axillary hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis for palmar and plantar. Botulinum toxin injections for axillary hyperhidrosis at HDSS 3 or 4 when topicals fail. Glycopyrrolate for generalized cases. Specific moisture-wicking fabrics for sweat management. We name brands when the brand earned the mention.

What we will not recommend

We will not recommend "natural" or "aluminum-free" antiperspirants for hyperhidrosis. The evidence does not support them as effective for the level of sweating most people who land here are dealing with, and saying otherwise wastes their time. We will explain why people are confused about aluminum, and we will recommend aluminum-free deodorants for people with mild sweat who want a deodorant rather than an antiperspirant. The distinction matters and we hold the line on it.

We will not recommend essential oils, magnesium supplementation, sage tea, or other folk remedies as primary hyperhidrosis treatment. We may discuss them when we have to, because readers ask. The discussion will be honest.

We will not recommend ETS surgery (sympathectomy) lightly. We will explain the procedure honestly, including the high rate of compensatory sweating, because this surgery is often presented as a casual option when the long-term consequences for many patients are severe.

Commercial conflicts: we are building a product

We are also developing Sweat Seal, a topical antiperspirant intended for people with moderate-to-severe hyperhidrosis. This is the obvious conflict and we disclose it openly:

  • We will mention Sweat Seal in places where it would be relevant. We will mark those mentions clearly.
  • We will not pretend Sweat Seal is the answer for everyone. Most people with hyperhidrosis will find their solution somewhere on the existing treatment ladder. We say so on every relevant page.
  • We will not write disparaging content about competitor products to pump our own. Carpe, Duradry, SweatBlock, Certain Dri, Drysol — we treat them on their merits. If we recommend them, it is because they work for the use case.
  • We are not running affiliate programs with any antiperspirant or treatment provider. We do not earn a commission on anything we recommend. The only financial upside for us is people knowing about Sweat Seal when it launches.

No advertising. No sponsored content. No affiliate links.

The site does not run display ads. We do not accept sponsored posts. We do not have affiliate relationships with antiperspirant brands, treatment providers, clothing companies, or anyone else. If you see a product mentioned on this site, the only reason it is there is because we think it is worth mentioning for the reader's situation.

Reader contact

To report an error, suggest a topic, or push back on something we have written: [email protected]. We read every email.