Publication at Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové |
2021
Abstract
Sweating is a physiological process by which the body manages water and minerals, secures the thermoregulation, and maintains the acidic pH of the skin. Excessive sweat production can cause considerable patients' discomfort, mainly due to the occurrence of unpleasant odour.
This article provides an overview of cosmetic/medical preparations that eliminate odour (deodorants) or reduce the extent of sweating (antiperspirants, antihidrotics) with a particular focus on their proper application.