Odour  How to apply ODABAN®

It is essential that the skin under the arms remains as dry as possible through the day. This will naturally inhibit the multiplication of skin bacteria that flourish in moist environments. Less bacteria will lead to less break down of apocrine sweat / wax.

Treatment with ODABAN® Antiperspirant is straightforward and usually completely effective at keeping the skin dry. The product should be applied only at bedtime after bathing, when relaxed, to DRY skin (use a little talcum powder or a hair dryer).

It is very important the skin is dry, as any moisture will break down ODABAN® to form irritants. Apply ODABAN® sparingly; just one spray, women, children and those with sensitive skin, should apply indirectly using a cotton wool make-up remover pad.

The following morning the treated areas should be washed to remove any excess product. There is no problem using your regular deodorant during the day and a moisturiser can also be used in conjunction with ODABAN® but not prior to application or until the skin has been washed the following morning.

Apply as directed (see fig 1.1) only to the central hollow of the armpit, where the sweat ducts are located in an area around 4cms in diameter. Most Hyperhidrosis sufferers will find ODABAN® brings relief within several applications, a few individuals may need to use the cling film / Saran wrap technique. In this case a cotton wool pad is lightly soaked with ODABAN® and held in place overnight under the arms with cling film / Saran wrap; this helps boost ODABAN® ’s partial plugging of the sweat ducts even more.

It is critical when first using ODABAN® to avoid applying too much as this will block the sweat ducts completely which eventually results in a bursting of the “dam walls” and a swift return to the original wetness problem.

Remember to apply sparingly, less is more, build your protection slowly using nightly applications until control is established then reduce to the minimum number of treatments per week to remain dry, most individuals eventually require just one or two applications a week. Everyone is different, so just take your time and go easy with the amount you use per application.

Individuals who do not suffer from Hyperhidrosis will find just one application of ODABAN® Spray will keep them dry for a week or more.