Experts believe that a tiny foil patch can cure the curse of sweating.
Researchers from the US tested the device, which heats up when in contact with sweat.
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This temporarily disables sweat glands to stop excessive sweating.
Sweating is a natural process. It’s the body’s way to cool down.
The NHS states that excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis, is common and can affect all parts of the body as well as certain areas.
Currently, there are several options for dealing with this problem, including stronger deodorants, sweat protectors, and powdered foot powders to combat sweaty feet.
Botox injections can be used to treat the problem areas.
This blocks the nerve signals that travel from the brain to sweat glands. However, these must be repeated often.
Candesant Biomedical conducted a trial and found that the patches could benefit up to 80 per cent of those with the condition. It is encouraging hope that excessive sweating will be banished.
It was a small study with 16 participants. 83% of those who used the patch reported that their sweat levels had decreased to mild or non-noticeable after six weeks.
The journal is open for submissions Dermatologic surgeryThe experts described the use of this “novel device”.
They explained that the patches are only for one use and can be removed as needed.
They are made out of metal foil that stops the eccrine cells from functioning.
Patients applied the patches for three seconds and felt a slight warming sensation while they were still in place.
Participants who received a placebo patch did not notice any improvement in their condition.
After their initial treatment, participants were monitored every week for six weeks.
Researchers concluded that: “The patch offers a novel, convenient and well-tolerated therapy for patients with axillary hyperhidrosis.”
What can you do to reduce sweating?
According to the NHS, it is normal to sweat when you exercise or get hot.
Experts suggest that excessive sweating could be caused by excessive body heat.
Official advice states: “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 following products can be used to reduce excessive sweating NHS These are some of the things you can do:
- Wear loose fitting clothes to minimize the signs of sweating
- Socks that absorb moisture should be worn. You should change socks at least twice daily
- Wear leather shoes, but try to wear other shoes every day.
Guidance states that tight clothing should be avoided and that spicy foods or alcohol should not be consumed.
They also stated that patients experienced an increase in their quality of life after the treatment.
Although this was a small-scale trial, eight other medics currently care for 120 patients in the US.
Trials from the pastThe US has looked at single-application patches as well as roll-on deodorants.
The ‘Sahara Study,’ which was intended to assess the effectiveness and efficacy of the N-SWEAT Patch when used in excessive sweating subjects in 2020, did not post the complete results.
Another test 2017In Florida and Illinois, sweat patches were examined and discussed as a way to monitor perspiration during exercise.
In other studies, sweat patches were used to test for drug use in participants.
2004Researchers from the National Development and Research Institutes (New York) discovered that such patches can detect cocaine use.
A study was later completed by experts in 2007. Yale University School of MedicineSimilar patches were also found to monitor the use of opiates in patients.