Dr. Chen gave Maya a three-part action plan to unclog the gland and prevent future ones.
Then, one Tuesday, she felt it. A small, tender pebble under her left armpit. clogged sweat gland armpit
“That’s actually part of the problem,” Dr. Chen explained. “Let me tell you a story about your armpit.” A small, tender pebble under her left armpit
Maya was a creature of habit. Every morning, she showered with her favorite fragrant body wash, applied a thick layer of aluminum-based antiperspirant, and headed to her spin class. After class, she’d wipe off the sweat with a baby wipe and reapply more antiperspirant. Her motto was: Dry is clean. Clean is good. “Let me tell you a story about your armpit
She never forgot that feeling of the angry grape under her arm. Now, when she finishes spin class, she showers immediately with gentle soap, pats her armpits completely dry, and applies a light, aluminum-free deodorant. Her armpits are healthier, happier, and—ironically—less smelly than before.
Maya was confused. “But I’m so clean. I use antiperspirant twice a day!”