How to Deal With Excess Sweat, According to Experts

Tap Into the Power of Prescription Treatments

If your doctor recommends prescription treatments, there are multiple categories to choose from.

Oral medications like glycopyrrolate (Robinul) can help calm the false alarm of hyperhidrosis by blocking the chemical messengers that trigger widespread sweating, Gohara says. “These are especially helpful for people with all-over (not just localized) sweating,” she notes. Dermatologists may also prescribe topical anticholinergics or prescription wipes to reduce sweat production directly at the source. 

Last but not least, clinical-strength antiperspirants might act as your secret weapon. “[Sofdra] is an FDA-cleared, safe, and effective topical gel antiperspirant available by prescription for underarm sweating,” Zeichner says. It works by blocking the signal that tells your sweat glands to make excess sweat.