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When I had radiation to my breast, armpit, and neck last year I was told not to use deodorant or antiperspirant at all on the armpit that was receiving radiation treatments until after treatments were completed and my skin had healed completely.
I used my normal Dove antiperspirant stick on the healthy armpit and used nothing on the radiation armpit. I was fairly lucky though because that armpit went without antiperspirant for a few months after I had 16 lymph nodes removed in November 2024 so sweating wasn't a big issue during the winter for me. Once things started warming up in Florida I discovered that armpit would barely sweat in comparison to the healthy armpit. I came to the conclusion that the lymph nodes being removed from the one armpit did something to my sweat glands and/or sweat production. I only apply antiperspirant to that side 2 or 3 times a week which is enough to keep me dry. My healthy armpit gets antiperspirant almost every day which it still manages to sweat through.
I use Lume, and have not had any reactions with it- but it is not designed to stop sweat, just to zap the bacteria that causes odor. I am usually ok unless going into a stressful situation- then I will sweat buckets! Then, I will revert back to a stronger antiperspirant until that appt is over, wash the pits and go back to Lume- lol!
So what did u use if anything at all? I have a very hard time not using anything I sweat a lot and I need something.
Which aluminum-free deodorant is good for sensitive skin during radiation?
During radiation therapy, your skin becomes extra sensitive, so choosing the right deodorant is important. Some doctors recommend skipping antiperspirants entirely during treatment since they can cause more irritation. Instead, you might try dusting Show Full Answer
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