Odaban vs. Maxim vs. Drysol

[Carlos]

Hi all. I'm choosing one these products, Odaban, Maxim or Drysol, to
reduce sweat in my armpits, which appears even with no physical
activity or stress (when I'm just watching TV sitting on a couch...is
this a slight or moderate form of hyperhidrosis?).

Before I decide, I'd like to hear experiences from people that have
used any of these products, most of all regarding effectiveness, and
also irritation produced by their use. What are the concentrations of
the active ingredient (aluminum...?) for each product? I heard Drysol
is 20%, but have read different values for Odaban and Maxim (sometimes
12%, sometimes 20%). Are lower concentration products as effective as
products with a higher concentration? Do they produce less irritation
than products like Drysol, but still give adequate results??

I've also heard some are water based, some are alcohol based. Are
Drysol, Odaban, and Maxim water or alcohol based? Which of the two
would produce less irritation?

Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
Carlos

[Patrick]

I am not sure about the trade names, I think what my daughter
and I use is Drysol, it is Aluminum Chloride 20% and works
wonderfully for both of us, we have the same condition as
does my father so I would say our problem is hereditary.

--
Patrick H. Mason M.S. OHST, EMT-I

Post by Carlos
Hi all. I'm choosing one these products, Odaban, Maxim or Drysol, to
reduce sweat in my armpits, which appears even with no physical
activity or stress (when I'm just watching TV sitting on a couch...is
this a slight or moderate form of hyperhidrosis?).
Before I decide, I'd like to hear experiences from people that have
used any of these products, most of all regarding effectiveness, and
also irritation produced by their use. What are the concentrations of
the active ingredient (aluminum...?) for each product? I heard Drysol
is 20%, but have read different values for Odaban and Maxim (sometimes
12%, sometimes 20%). Are lower concentration products as effective as
products with a higher concentration? Do they produce less irritation
than products like Drysol, but still give adequate results??
I've also heard some are water based, some are alcohol based. Are
Drysol, Odaban, and Maxim water or alcohol based? Which of the two
would produce less irritation?
Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
Carlos

[Carlos]

Thanks Patrick. Does Drysol irritate your skin too much? Was it hard to
get used to (regarding the initial irritation)? Thaks why I'm trying to
decide if I go with Aluminum Chloride 20%, or a product with less
concentration.

Thanks again

Carlos