Aluminum Chloride

The active ingredient in prescription-strength antiperspirants used for hyperhidrosis. Major cancer authorities (NCI, American Cancer Society) report no clear evidence linking it to breast cancer.

Category: Sweat & Odor.

In men's style, "aluminum chloride" belongs to the Sweat & Odor family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

Related terms

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• Hyperhidrosis — A condition of excessive sweating beyond what's needed for temperature regulation. The AAD recommends antiperspirant timing strategies and t…
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