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    Condition: Excessive Sweating
    7/1/2020 9:39:59 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    First time using for cranial hyperhidrosis. I have very long, thick and curly hair. I dabbed some on top of my scalp, on the sides, around my ears and back and bottom of head. I let it dry in front of a fan then put on a shower cap. I then put my cpap on over top. There was mild itching but nothing I couldn't handle and it gets better as time goes on. Keeping the right mindset. I woke and show ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Excessive Sweating
    2/25/2020 10:54:59 PM

    Reviewer: John, 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have used this for only 3 weeks and every time I apply it to my skin it burns so bad that I need to wash it off. It does work but it’s not worth it I would recommend finding something else this is the worst thing ever

    Condition: Excessive Sweating
    5/18/2019 12:28:55 AM

    Reviewer: Did Dryson cause my cancer?, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I have a story so similar to many of these reviews. I was about 30 when Drysol changed my life. HOWEVER...I fear it has changed my life again. I read today that this drug could be related to breast cancer. I was diagnosed in July 2016�¢��� ;?15 years after using drysol I can�¢��� ?t help but wonder if this is what cau ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Excessive Sweating
    2/21/2019 4:09:49 AM

    Reviewer: Sol, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

    Condition: Excessive Sweating
    9/6/2018 1:22:48 AM

    Reviewer: clo, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have hyperhidrosis on my hands, feet, and underarms. I've used for a long time. Way before I used to use a different brand, but didn't work for me. Drysol, however, is very effective. I only use it on my hands though, and it helps. Usually, my hands sweat all the time. Especially because I have anxiety. Drysol really helps to reduce the sweat. Not completely, but that's okay. If I ... Show Full Comment

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