A UK-based doctor with an interest in skin, hair and beauty has recommended a £7 product for those who struggle with excessive sweating.
Dr Ree Adel, based in London, shared a reel on Instagram where she suggested using Driclor, an antiperspirant solution available at Boots for £7.60. The skincare enthusiast described it as a ‘lifesaver’ for heavy sweaters – but cautioned against daily use.
In the video, she said: “This is a hygiene tip for all the sweaty girls and guys out there. You need to get yourself this £7 product. It’s called Driclor and it’s basically an antiperspirant solution. If you are someone that sweats a lot this is a lifesaver.”
“You can use this for sweaty hands, sweaty feet, sweaty pits. Apply it to dry skin and it will stop you from sweating for days. Just a friendly reminder: Do not use this everyday or it will irritate your skin.”
In her Instagram post caption, Dr Adel wrote: “For anyone who has *excessive* sweating ie hyperhidrosis if nothing else has helped, this *may* be worth trying! ” She advised applying Driclor to dry skin to minimise irritation but warned against using it on sensitive, irritated or recently shaved skin.
She also suggested consulting your doctor first “if you are unsure as to whether this is suitable for you.” The product packaging, as shown in the video, reads: “Protects against heavy perspiration. Lasts for days, not hours.”
Dr Adel’s Instagram reel has racked up 619,000 views, 5,200 likes and more than 70 comments. One user expressed relief at the accessibility of a once prescription-only product: “I remember having to have a GP appointment to get this prescribed almost 20 years ago, so happy you can just buy it off the shelf now.”
Another offered a handy tip: “Pro tip: Do NOT put it on during the day or straight after the shower, dry those pits with a hair dryer if you have to!” And a third person recounted their life-changing experience, adding: “This actually changed my life many years ago, always have some.”
Hyperhidrosis, the medical term for excessive sweating, is a common condition that the NHS says can affect the whole body or just specific areas.
According to the NHS: “It’s normal to sweat if you get hot or do exercise, but you may be sweating excessively if you’re sweating when your body does not need to cool down. Excessive sweating can happen for no obvious reason, because of another condition you may have, or as a side effect of a medicine you’re taking.”
To help combat excessive sweating, the NHS suggests wearing loose-fitting clothes to minimise signs of sweating, wear socks that absorb moisture and change your socks at least twice a day if possible. You should also book an appointment with a doctor if you have any health concerns.