'I'm a doctor – try using this £7 Boots product if you sweat all the time'

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A UK doctor with an interest in skin, hair and beauty has recommended a £7 product for men and women who struggle with sweating.

Dr. Ree Adel, a London-based doctor, shared a reel on Instagram giving a tip for sweating. She suggested using Driclor, an antiperspirant solution priced at £7.60 in Boots.

The skincare lover described it as a ‘lifesaver’ for those who sweat a lot. However, she warned that it is not suitable for daily use.

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Speaking in the reel, she said: “This is a hygiene tip for all the sweaty girls and guys out there. You need to get yourself this £7 product. It’s called Driclor and it's basically an antiperspirant solution. If you are someone that sweats a lot this is a lifesaver.

“You can use this for sweaty hands, sweaty feet, sweaty pits. Apply it to dry skin and it will stop you from sweating for days. Just a friendly reminder: Do not use this everyday or it will irritate your skin.”

In the caption of her Instagram post, Dr Adel wrote: “For anyone who has *excessive* sweating ie hyperhidrosis if nothing else has helped, this *may* be worth trying!” She advised applying Driclor to dry skin to reduce irritation but she advised against applying it to sensitive, irritated or recently shaved skin.

She also recommended speaking to your doctor first “if you are unsure as to whether this is suitable for you”. The packaging of the product, as seen in the reel, reads: “Protects against heavy perspiration. Lasts for days, not hours.”

Dr Adel’s reel has received 619,000 views, 5,201 likes and more than 70 comments. One Instagram user said: “I remember having to have a GP appointment to get this prescribed almost 20 years ago, so happy you can just buy it off the shelf now. Pro tip: Do NOT put it on during the day or straight after the shower, dry those pits with a hair dryer if you have to!”

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And another added: “This actually changed my life many years ago, always have some.”

The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. The NHS says that excessive sweating is common and can affect the whole body or just certain areas. It adds: “It’s normal to sweat if you get hot or do exercise, but you may be sweating excessively if you’re sweating when your body does not need to cool down.

“Excessive sweating can happen for no obvious reason, because of another condition you may have, or as a side effect of a medicine you’re taking.” The NHS suggested some things you can do to help with excessive sweating, including wearing loose-fitting clothes to minimise signs of sweating, wear socks that absorb moisture and change your socks at least twice a day if possible.

If you have concerns about your health, we'd recommend booking an appointment with your doctor to get advice on the issues.