What to do if your armpit is flooded

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that human sweating is caused by qi deficiency, which makes it impossible to retain body fluids, resulting in symptoms of excessive sweating. After sweating, especially the armpits, if they are not cleaned in time, sweat will accumulate and produce bacteria, which may cause the armpits to be flooded. Don’t think that this situation only occurs in babies. In fact, some adults also encounter this problem in daily life.

1. What to do if an adult's armpit is flooded

1. For this situation, which is generally caused by sweating under the armpits and strong friction, you can choose to use some talcum powder for treatment.

2. This means that your apocrine sweat glands are well developed. You can choose to put a piece of sterile gauze under your armpit. Pay attention to hygiene and keep breathable.

3. You can use antiperspirant, which comes in cans and is usually sold in supermarkets and cosmetics stores. Spray it on your armpits and the effect is quite good. Such as Mentholatum antiperspirant.

4. Another folk remedy to treat this problem is to apply safflower oil when you sweat the most and your pores are swollen. It will be very painful, but it will heal after 1-2 times.

5. For local treatment, use topical antiseptic, antipruritic and protective drugs. You can use iodine tincture for disinfection and cleaning. You can also use neomycin ointment and Bactroban ointment for external use. Keep the skin clean and hygienic, and limit spicy and irritating foods.

6. It is recommended to apply erythromycin ointment for treatment. Pay attention to keeping the skin clean and hygienic. Also pay attention to a light diet, avoid spicy, greasy and irritating foods, and drink more warm water to promote excretion.

7. It is recommended to take vitamin E and vitamin B1 orally, and pay attention to a balanced diet. Do not eat too much greasy food, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. What to do if your baby's armpits are flooded

It is necessary to disinfect the skin with iodine and keep the local area clean. You can temporarily wipe it with calamine lotion to astringe and relieve itching. It is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for treatment. The armpits are prone to sweating and children have thin skin. Clothes need to be changed in time after sweating, and the child's nails should be cut short to avoid scratching the skin and aggravating the condition.

3. Try these folk remedies for easy sweating under your armpits

1. Apply oolong tea to your armpits to get rid of odor: The armpits sweat a lot and are prone to odor. You can apply oolong tea to your armpits to help get rid of odor, or you can rub your body with apple mint leaves and apple cider vinegar.

2. Apple cider vinegar and mint leaves can remove odor: Boil apples and mint leaves, then mix with the same amount of apple cider vinegar.

3. For those with mild underarm sweating: Just try to keep your underarms clean and dry, and wash them regularly with antibacterial shower gel or soap. Because underarm hair may be attached to sweat with an unpleasant odor, it should be shaved.