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Anitperspirant General
Antiperspirants are classified as drugs by the FDA. Antiperspirants, which attempt to stop or significantly reduce perspiration, reduce the moist climate in which bacteria thrive. Aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, and aluminum-zirconium compounds, most notably Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly and Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly, are the most widely used as antiperspirants. Aluminum-based formulas react with the the sweat to form a gel plug in the duct of the sweat gland. These plugs prevent the sweat gland from excreting sweat and are removed over time by the sloughing of the skin. Blocking a large number of sweat glands reduces the amount of sweat produced in the underarms. The amount of sweat reduction does vary from person to person. Deodorants and antiperspirants come in many forms. What is commonly used varies in different regions around the world. In Europe, aerosol sprays are popular. Cream and roll-on forms which are prevalent in less affluent parts of the world. In the United States, solid or gel forms are the most dominant types. A popular alternative to modern antiperspirants and deodorants is Ammonium alum. It is a common type of Alum sold in crystal form. It has been used as a deodorant throughout history in Thailand, the Far East, Mexico and other countries. |
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