Comment on If my deodorant doesn't work, should I use it more often or switch the brand?
TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 1 year ago
If you are already using an antiperspirant and it’s not working you can increase the strength by using OTC clinical strengths or getting a prescription strength, but it also increases your risk of breast cancer. If you have hyperhidrosis there are other medical options to stop you sweating through your clothes. I take Oxybutinin at the moment but I am considering Botox to avoid daily medication.
Conyak@lemmy.tf 1 year ago
There is no evidence to support a link between antiperspirants and any kind of cancer.
TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’m sure my pharmacist didn’t give me a warning for no reason.
Conyak@lemmy.tf 1 year ago
Pharmacist and doctors are just people and are susceptible to miss information just like us all. I encourage you to look into it yourself though. The National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society both have informative articles about it because the myth is so prevalent.