Smell problem

[Desperate2010]

Since I turned 16 I had this problem (Im 22 now). I done some research on it and they are known as Odor Disorder (OD). Not many people and very little doctors know about this disorders. Im a very clean person and I shower 2-3 times a day but even after I get out of the shower, I smell. The smells seems to mostly come from my face. Is there anything I can do to help with the smell?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Phantom smell may be due to halitosis(due to infections of the oral cavity or poor hygiene),smell from the sweat or smell due to nasal or sinus infections.

I feel that an evaluation by an ENT specialist will be the best. 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[dkknight593]

How bad is the odor?  Is it enough so other people smell you?  Do you drink alcohol have a lot of skin infections or digestive disorders?

I used to have this problem too.  I would use this electric shaver that I would rinse with water.  Thing is the shaver started smelling bad.  So I was rubbing on my face contaminated shaver.  Anyway I'm also prone to fungal and yeast infections.  The problem would also manifest if I sweat alot.  I'm taking a lot of herbs so maybe that's helping a bit.  Also I've eliminated Bread, lactose containing dairy, and excess starches from my diet.

-DK