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« Reply #30 on: April 28, 2009, 02:58:54 PM » |
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They were allowed to attend, but were seated in the galleries, with so many clothes that they were fanning themselves; they had so much talc on that it was flaking away like ash in the air... . This is likely from Bruce Catton's description of the Democratic convention of 1860. Long interesting descriptions in his book The Coming Fury. |
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"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. This is easy. All you have to do is tell them that they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country." Hermann Goering
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« Reply #31 on: April 28, 2009, 03:07:44 PM » |
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Nothing I've ever tried has kept me totally dry, but I've had the best luck with the "clinical strength" antiperspirants. Secret (if you're female) has come out with a waterproof one that is supposed to last through heat and humidity--I may try that as the heat and humidity increases here.
I am using the Dove clinical strength, and it works really well. I am a little concerned about the fact that I'm not supposed to use it if I have kidney disease - I wonder what horrible chemicals it is pumping into my body. But it works. I wore a silk dress the other night in high heat and humidity with nary a mark. |
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Oseph....you are right and you make sense.
For your future comments, I insult very directly.
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« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2009, 03:08:40 PM » |
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They were allowed to attend, but were seated in the galleries, with so many clothes that they were fanning themselves; they had so much talc on that it was flaking away like ash in the air... . This is likely from Bruce Catton's description of the Democratic convention of 1860. Long interesting descriptions in his book The Coming Fury.Ahhh, y'know what? I've seen this in India plenty of times. Women plastered in talcum powder, not that they wear excessive amounts of clothing. Not men, that I've seen. They (as well as those who've posted on talc above) must be on to something. I'm going to buy me some talc. And a bagful of various tester sized antiperspirants, as recommended above. |
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« Reply #33 on: May 01, 2009, 06:42:49 PM » |
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Certain Dry. It's next to other deodorant/antiperspirant products in drug stores like Walgreen's and CVS. It works a little differently - you apply it at night.
I went from just wrecking my shirts and undies - to the point where I had to bring a change of clothes on lecture day - to eradicating pitstains entirely.
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« Reply #34 on: May 07, 2009, 05:35:51 PM » |
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Certain Dry. It's next to other deodorant/antiperspirant products in drug stores like Walgreen's and CVS. It works a little differently - you apply it at night.
I went from just wrecking my shirts and undies - to the point where I had to bring a change of clothes on lecture day - to eradicating pitstains entirely.
I just got hold of some of this stuff. I'll be very very happy if it does what it says on the tin! |
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« Reply #35 on: May 15, 2009, 11:40:57 AM » |
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Certain Dry. It's next to other deodorant/antiperspirant products in drug stores like Walgreen's and CVS. It works a little differently - you apply it at night.
I went from just wrecking my shirts and undies - to the point where I had to bring a change of clothes on lecture day - to eradicating pitstains entirely.
Public service announcement. Thanks, anakin! This stuff is the sh!t. Took about three days of use before it really worked, but now it really really works. |
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« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2009, 11:57:24 AM » |
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What does Certain Dry do?
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« Reply #37 on: May 15, 2009, 12:16:22 PM » |
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It's getting seriously hot already in Froggyville. I've never dealt with this sort of heat for prolonged periods before, except on holiday, when one can get away with looking like a filthy hippie. That is not so much an option now.
So I ask you, wise forumites, for advice. How does one dress in hot weather to minimise the appearance of the inevitable sweat patches?
Sweatshirts with cut off sleeves don't offer many spots for sweat to linger. Especially if they are tie-dyed in murky colors. |
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« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2009, 01:15:49 PM » |
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What does Certain Dry do?
Same as any antiperspirant - stops you sweating. I'm not even sure the skin under my arms is capable of sweating anymore. Hopefully it's not doing horrible dermatological damage. It's CertainDri, actually, and I'm using the CVS knockoff (same ingredients; cheaper packaging). About the active ingredient: aluminum chloride, which purportedly blocks the epidermal sweat duct or promotes atrophy and vacuolization of the glandular secretory cells [1] Disadvantages include only temporary relief lasting a few days, ineffective relief in severe cases, and cumbersome application. [1] At least no mention of icky side effects! 1. Eisenach, J et al (2005) Hyperhidrosis: Evolving Therapies for a Well-Established Phenomenon. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 80(5) p657-666 |
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« Reply #39 on: May 15, 2009, 01:25:19 PM » |
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What does Certain Dry do?
Same as any antiperspirant - stops you sweating. I'm not even sure the skin under my arms is capable of sweating anymore. Hopefully it's not doing horrible dermatological damage. It's CertainDri, actually, and I'm using the CVS knockoff (same ingredients; cheaper packaging). About the active ingredient: aluminum chloride, which purportedly blocks the epidermal sweat duct or promotes atrophy and vacuolization of the glandular secretory cells [1] Disadvantages include only temporary relief lasting a few days, ineffective relief in severe cases, and cumbersome application. [1] At least no mention of icky side effects! 1. Eisenach, J et al (2005) Hyperhidrosis: Evolving Therapies for a Well-Established Phenomenon. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 80(5) p657-666 Froggie, I read the same article. I used it for about half the spring semester and did not notice any unpleasant or worrisome side effects. As the packaging promised, other sweat glands simply took up the slack! I applied it only the night before my large lecture classes (for which I'm very active), and by the day after my lectures function always returned to normal. I didn't notice any irritation either. Thanks for correcting my brand-name spelling. |
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