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» redback - Underm Odor

Think about what causes the odour as well as home remedies to remove it.
"...Body odour is the smell caused by bacteria feeding on sweat on the skin, especially in the armpit and groin area. It is often called 'BO'. Sweat itself doesn't smell. The smell is made by the bacteria that feed on this sweat, which comes from the apocrine glands in the armpits and groin area. The sweat from these glands contains proteins and fats, which bacteria can feed on. Sweat produced from the rest of the body is made by different glands called eccrine glands. It is saltier, and does not encourage the growth of bacteria and therefore doesn't smell."

Eating certain foods such as onions, fish, garlic, and spicy foods may cause the sweat to smell more strongly. At puberty, our bodies begin to make more of the hormone testosterone. This makes the apocrine glands produce more sweat, which is why sweating and body odour are more common after puberty.

Not washing, or wearing unwashed clothes, allows bacteria to build up. Putting on damp clothes, letting them take too long to dry etc etc.

If you check these things out and you STILL have the problem, has anyone thought of getting the doctor to check it out?

Like other things, simply killing the smell DOES NOT kill the problem.

-- posted by redback