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Q: Is heavy perspiration common?
A: As many as one in four people has
a perspiration problem, this is
invariably a source of physical and
social distress often unrecognised by
the medical profession.
Q: Can I REALLY solve this problem?
A: Yes. The answers below will
suggest ways in which you CAN make a
dramatic difference to your
condition, everyone is different
however, so you will need to find the
right technique to suit you.
Experiment to find out which
treatments are best and do confer
with fellow HH sufferers, use the
Internet discussion groups, you'll
find them really helpful, try
http://www.ctsnet.org/forum/35 or
http://communities.msn.com/ExcessiveSweatHH.
You will also find the new
information website at
http://www.hyperhidrosis-sweat.com
will provide a useful overview and
comparison of the treatments
currently available for
Hyperhidrosis.
Q: What is the difference between a
deodorant and an antiperspirant?
A: Deodorants simply help to kill the
skin bacteria responsible for causing
unpleasant odours or mask the smell,
whilst antiperspirants are used just
to keep the skin dry.
Q: Is using Odaban the best way to
solve my "wetness" problem?
A: Thousands of people worldwide have
found Odaban to be a product that
really does solve perspiration
problems. For more than 25 years the
medical profession has endorsed this
general view with many dermatologists
now recommending the use of Odaban in
preference to surgical procedures.
Q: Is it dangerous to prevent
sweating?
A: Controlling perspiration in the
"hot spots" is not dangerous as there
are lots of other skin areas for
sweating to take place in order to
cool the body. The perspiration that
can't get out is simply re-routed
through the blood stream to other
sweat ducts or excreted through the
kidneys.
Q: Is there any independent evidence
of Odaban's efficacy?
A: Many independent trials and
reviews have been conducted on Odaban
by hospital consultants, chiropodists
(podiatrists), pharmacists, medical
journals, national newspapers and
sporting magazines (see Testimonial
Web-page) - All the findings endorse
Odaban as an efficient and cost
effective solution for perspiration
and odour problems.
Q: What is the active ingredient of
Odaban?
A: Odaban's active ingredient is 20%
w/v aluminium chloride hexahydrate
dissolved in pure ethyl alcohol
containing a protective silicone.
Q: Why do all the other aluminium
chloride products cause so much
irritation?
A: Water be it perspiration from the
skin or humidity in the air causes
all aluminium chloride preparations
to break down to form an acidic
by-product, it is this acidity which
produces the problem of irritancy.
All the available aluminium chloride
products except Odaban are dispensed
from roll-ons or dab on containers
which allow the ingress of water. The
unique Odaban pump spray hermetically
seals the contents preventing any
contact with water, the silicone
content of Odaban also protects the
skin and helps increase the wetting
effect of the formulation thus
enabling less product to be used per
application. Odaban is therefore more
comfortable, safer and effective than
other similar products.
Q: Are prescription products more
effective?
A: No. Odaban is in fact accepted by
the United Kingdom's National Health
Service for prescribing by doctors,
however, my aim is to enable this
product to be more easily available
by also being licensed for retail
sales.
Q: Is Odaban safe for all skin types?
A: Even those people with sensitive
skins who are allergic to other
antiperspirants can apply Odaban.
Q: Is Odaban safe to use during
pregnancy?
A: Yes. Odaban only acts on the
surface of the skin, there is
absolutely no absorbtion into the
blood stream, thus no harm will come
to the baby during pregnancy or
afterwards if breast-feeding.
Q: Does the aluminium content of
Odaban constitute any long-term
health hazard, such as Alzheimer's
disease?
A: The high astringency of the Odaban
formulation prevents any aluminium
from being absorbed through the skin,
therefore there are absolutely no
side effects from any of the product
entering the body.
Q: Do antiperspirants cause breast
cancer?
A: Various magazines and newspapers
have reported that antiperspirants in
blocking the sweat ducts prevent the
excretion of toxins and also prevent
the lymph nodes from working
properly, thus increasing the risk of
breast cancer. All professional
medical opinion worldwide refute
these claims as completely untrue.
The liver, the kidney and the lymph
nodes via the blood stream are the
main detoxifying and excretion routes
for the body, the sweat ducts play a
very minor role. The blockages of the
lymph nodes referred to in these
articles are in fact large quantities
of white blood cells which have
performed their physiological duty
and digested toxins and bacteria
which have invaded the body and then
subsequently died as is normal when
their "work" is done. These dead
white cells are eventually safely
transported from the lymph nodes for
excetion via the blood stream.
Antiperspirants do not interfere with
the body's detoxifying or excretory
processes and in no way are they
responsible for causing any form of
cancer.
Q: How long does it take to work?
A: This depends on many factors and
everyone is different. Usually
between one to four applications and
you should notice a huge difference
in your personal freshness. It may be
necessary, however, to continue
nightly applications for upto a month
before full protection is
experienced.
Q: How often do I use it?
A: That depends on how severe your
problem is. Most people find that
once their rate of perspiration is
under control they will only need to
use Odaban once or twice a week.
Q: How long does one pack last?
A: Most users find one pack of Odaban
lasts between six to twelve months.
Q: Is it safe to use Odaban all over
the body?
A: Yes. Use just one spray for each
skin area to be treated and apply
with cotton wool (make-up remover
pads are convenient) sparingly. In
this way treatments of the face and
other sensitive skin areas such as
the groin and under breasts are
easily managed.
Q: What’s the best way to apply
Odaban underarms?
A: Apply just one spray with a cotton
wool makeup remover pad, treat only
the inner hollow of the armpit as
this is where the majority of the
sweat ducts are found. Men are
normally able to spray directly into
the arm pit the hair acting as a
dispersing barrier which helps
prevents over application. Some
people have found a hair dryer is
useful in preparing the skin before
application and removing excess
product after treatment, others use
talc (see below).
Q: Will Odaban wash off?
A: Odaban's protection is long
lasting and will not wash off even
during swimming.
Q: Can I use Odaban on my scalp?
A: You can WITH CARE spray directly
onto the scalp. Part the hair if
necessary then treat by spraying and
rubbing in with the finger tips.
Odaban will not cause any
discolouration or loss of hair. Keep
your eyes closed and use sparingly
during treatment.
Q: I’ve just reached puberty and I’m
perspiring badly, why?
A: Unfortunately the change in your
hormones can trigger an over
stimulation of your sweat glands.
This problem occurs with lots of
people and is nothing to worry about
as the situation can be controlled
with Odaban.
Q: Does Odaban have any odour?
A: The active ingredients of Odaban
are dissolved in pure alcohol that
evaporates in seconds leaving no
trace of an odour.
Q: I have an odour problem as well as
a "wetness" problem, what can I do?
A: Unpleasant odours are produced by
the naturally occurring skin bacteria
breaking down excess waxy secretions
from glands found under the arms,
nipple and genital areas. Treatment
is two-fold, keeping the skin dry by
using Odaban regularly to create an
unfavourably DRY habitat, which
prevents the bacteria multiplying
rapidly, and by using a deodorant,
antiseptic wash such as
Hibiclens/Hibitane solution
(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%),
surgical scrub in pump pack, (an
antiseptic powder is also available)
several times a day to reduce the
number of bacteria. Ask your local
pharmacist to obtain for you or surf
the Net.
Q: I've tried everything but my odour
problem is simply terrible, what can
I do?
A: Some people suffer from a
condition known as Bromhidrosis where
glands connected to hair follicles
produce large quantities of skin
secretions as described in the above
answer to produce terrible odours. In
these extreme cases the treatment is
more specialised. Removal of skin
hair helps as does the taking of
antioxidants such as vitamin E, using
antibiotic creams also works but is
not recommended long-term. A
permanent cure can be effected by
using "electrolysis therapy", it is a
lengthy process and is costly but for
those suffering this comlaint it is a
real God-send. Take heart this
unpleasant condition, even when
extreme can be treated successfully.
Odour sufferers will find much useful
advice at
http://communities.msn.com/ExcessiveSweatHH.
Q: Is Odaban better than other
antiperspirants?
A: Yes. Odaban is the most effective
antiperspirant available world- wide.
The formulation, quality control and
unique metered-dose packaging are
second to none. Odaban has been well
recognised by dermatologists
worldwide as the first commercial
product of its type to be fully
effective yet much less liable to
cause irritation.
Q: Why is Odaban only dispensed from
a pump spray?
A: As the active ingredient of Odaban
is broken down by water, the unique
hermetically sealed titanium pump
spray protects the product from
atmospheric water vapour and water on
the skin (perspiration). Other
aluminium chloride products using
roll-ons and pad-dispensers etc are
therefore liable to cause skin
irritation.
Q: Why must I apply Odaban only at
bedtime?
A: As Odaban is broken down by water
it is important to apply it only to
DRY skin. Odaban is therefore applied
at bedtime when not actively
perspiring. Applying Odaban during
the day may cause skin irritation and
stain clothing.
Q: Why do some people use talc when
applying Odaban?
A: Most women find that using a
little talc before and after applying
Odaban not only helps to dry the skin
but also absorbs any over-application
of product.
Q: Can I shave underarms before using
Odaban?
A: Shaving before or immediately
after application of Odaban is not
recommended, however, if your careful
and do not knick the skin (as this
will cause stinging during
application) you can apply Odaban
without waiting the usual 24 hours.
Q: Can I insert my contact lenses
after applying Odaban to my hands?
A: Yes, as long as you apply Odaban
as directed, that is, remove your
lenses, dry the skin and apply at
bedtime, then wash the treated area
the following morning before
inserting your lenses.
Q: Can I apply Odaban to the genital
area?
A: Yes, but you will have to take
special care as the skin is thinner
and therefore more sensitive in this
area. Ensure your skin is really dry
(talc or a hairdryer may help) then
apply very sparingly via cotton wool
as directed in the instruction
leaflet.
Q: Will sun tan lotions or
moisturising creams interfere with
Odaban?
A: No, apply Odaban correctly as per
directions and you'll be fine to use
any sun tan lotion or moisturising
cream the following day.
Q: Can I use another antiperspirant,
deodorant or perfume with Odaban?
A: Yes.
Q: I occasionally get a skin rash
using Odaban, am I doing anything
wrong?
A: Odaban is specially formulated
with a protective silicone and the
purest of ingredients to help prevent
any skin irritation, a rash will
almost certainly be due to an over
application of product. Remember to
apply just one spray per application.
Q: What do I do if Odaban isn't
working?
A: It can take up to several weeks of
nightly use before Odaban controls a
really bad perspiration problem,
after which you should be able to
continue using the product just once
or twice weekly.
Q: My Odaban was working fine but now
I find it's not so effective, what's
wrong?
A: Nothing's wrong, everyone is
different and some people may find
that after several months Odaban may
be less effective than before. Just
stop using Odaban for a week to
"rest" the skin then continue as
before, use nightly applications
until perspiration control is again
established. Using an occlusive
dressing or a Drionic machine may
also help restore this control (see
other answers). Do remember to build
up your protection slowly by applying
your Odaban sparingly and don't worry
if you find you need to apply Odaban
more regularly than other users.
Q: Will Odaban help people with
artificial limbs?
A: By keeping the skin dry Odaban
will help prevent the painful
blistering that often occurs with
prosthesis. Used in conjunction with
a "wicking" sock the skin is kept in
perfect condition.
Q: Will Odaban help control the
excessive "wetness" of my hands and
feet?
A: Regular low dose applications of
Odaban will control the rate of
perspiration from the hands and feet.
Avoiding synthetic footwear made of
"non-breathing" material will also
help.
Q: Is there any way to boost even the
effectiveness of Odaban?
A: The drying effect of Odaban can be
increased by wrapping the treated
skin area in a plastic "dressing"
(Cling Film in the U.K. or Saran Wrap
in the U.S.), on thicker skin areas
such as the palms or feet a greater
amount of product can also be used to
increase the poral "plugging" effect.
Q: Does Odaban help facial blushing
and facial sweating?
A: Odaban will not help facial
blushing, as this is an involuntary
blood vessel disorder. However, it
will help control excessive facial
perspiration from the forehead, nose
and chin.
Q: What if Odaban does not completely
solve my facial sweating?
A: Some individuals may find that
Glycopyrrolate wipes (trade name,
Robinul), are more effective than
Odaban for this condition. Remember,
however, this product is a drug that
works by being absorbed into the body
through the skin, use very sparingly
to avoid side-effects. There is no
systemic absorbtion with Odaban.
Q: Does Odaban cure "Athlete's Foot"?
A: Nothing cures "Athlete's Foot",
the problem is always liable to
re-occur in hot weather. Odaban will
however quickly eradicate all
symptoms and prevent the
re-occurrence of the condition if
used regularly.
Q: Will Odaban stop my feet
blistering?
A: As a very efficient antiperspirant
Odaban will keep feet dry during
training and sporting activities thus
helping prevent painful blistering.
Q: Will Odaban help the excessive
sweating from my lower back and
backside?
A: Odaban will keep the lower back
dry, however, a few individuals may
find that their backside still
"leaks". In this case it is best to
continue using Odaban sparingly twice
a week and also use a winged stick on
sanitary towel, they are
undetectable, will protect the
under-clothes and help prevent the
skin from chafing.
Q: Does Odaban protect against skin
infections?
A: Odaban helps protect against
verrucas and fungal infections found
around saunas and swimming pools by
coating the skin with an invisible
"antiseptic glove".
Q: Will taking medicines help?
A: There are a number of potent
medicines that can be prescribed
which may offer some relief for
perspiration sufferers. Side effects,
however, prevent their long term use.
Q: What is ETS?
A: ETS stands for Endoscopic
Transthoracic Sympathectomy a
surgical procedure for the cutting or
clamping (with titanium clips) of
those nerves controlling the
sweat-glands. The operation may offer
only temporary or partial relief, is
painful, expensive and can cause
compensatory sweating elsewhere on
the body.
Q: What is IONTOPHORESIS?
A: Iontophoresis is a process (used
daily or every few weeks depending on
the severity of the condition) for
controlling excessive perspiration.
The skin area to be treated is held
in water or against a moist pad (for
thirty minutes) whilst a low voltage
current is used to produce a
coagulation of skin proteins. This
action helps to control the rate of
perspiration by partially blocking
the sweat ducts. Iontophoresis is a
useful supplement for those people
with a really resistant "wetness"
problem and can be used safely in
conjunction with Odaban on a regular
basis. Iontophoresis machines can be
found on the Internet under Drionic
(http://www.drionic.com).
Q: Is Odaban FDA approved?
A: No. Odaban, however, has been
approved by the U.K. medical
authorities for prescribing by
doctors and for general counter
sales, further registration in other
countries would be costly and time
consuming. Odaban is produced to the
highest standards and would not be
improved in any way by extra
licensing from the FDA. It is only by
dealing directly with customers that
I will be able to maintain the
quality of personal service now
offered, FDA registration would mean
"big-business" taking over!
Q: What is the shelf-life of Odaban?
A: A bottle of Odaban will keep for
three years, but as one pack often
lasts 12 months it is best to
purchase no more than two or three
bottles at any one time for personal
use.
Q: I've tried everything and nothing
helps, what can I do?
A: For those people who feel their
Hyperhydrosis is so bad they cannot
cope, then surgery may be worth
considering. Be very careful, search
for a surgeon who uses the titanium
clamping technique so that any
operation is easily reversible and be
aware that side effects are likely. A
web site which may help you
understand your options more clearly
is
"http://www.hyperhidrosisclinicusa.com".
Q: Is Odaban available to every
country by mail order?
A: Yes. We mail-order Odaban
worldwide with all delivery charges
included in the price. Please use any
of the purchase buttons on the Order
page to determine the cost.
Q: How long will my Odaban take to
arrive?
A: You will normally receive your
Odaban directly to your door within
14 working days, in busy periods
please allow up to 21 day. Your
Odaban will be packed discretely in a
plain "jiffy" bag. |