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hi,i beeen going on with a perspiration scent from since may, i been going to the doctor he been giving me all sort of cream and sol nothing seems to work still perspire and i givr of this stink smell from my bodyand i dont know what is causing this, i do testes and my doctor said am okay , but all for now i still give of a fowl smell and literally smell bad everyday
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
Body odour is also known as Bromhidrosis. Normally the sweat is odorless but due to the action of Bacteria it produces an unpleasant smell. There are two types of sweat glands. Eccrine sweat glands which are present all over the body to regulate the body temperature and Apocrine sweat glands present in the armpits, genital region and breast and secrete certain chemicals called Pheromones. The secretions of Apocrine glands has more protein which is easily broken down by bacteria producing bad odour.

Unhealthy personal hygiene, fungal infections, over weight, eating spicy foods and Diabetes are found to be responsible in most cases. The underlying cause needs to be identified first. Remove your underarm hair. Keep the area dry by using a talcum powder. Have a healthy and nutritious diet and maintain good personal hygiene. Add few drops of savlon to the water you use for bathing. Use an antiperspirant deodorant. Wash your clothes in warm water. For smelling in the vagina, you might be having a fungal infection and need to take antifungal treatment. Follow these measures with a positive outlook.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.


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1422814 tn?1333569702
I assume the odor is coming from the armpits.  Underarm hair and hair follicles can hold-on to odor if not washed with soap thoroughly.  If you are of a culture/religion where waxing or shaving away hair is acceptable, this is also a good option to try.  Hope you find relief soon!
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