Some investigations focus on a possible link between the frequency of aluminum-based antiperspirant usage, shaving underarms and the incidence of breast cancer.

A common home remedy involves soaking the affected body parts in home-brewed tea, which contains tannic acid, a natural antiperspirant.

Note that antiperspirants and deodorants are two different things completely - deodorant is formulated to mask odor, while antiperspirant blocks sweat.

Driclor is a strong antiperspirant used for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating ).