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How To Fight Body Odour From Sweating And From Arm

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2020
Question: How to fight body odour from sweating and from arm pits ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Check thyroid hormones and blood sugars...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

By now, you may have realized the body odour from armpits is due to breakdown of sweat by bacteria. This process itself generally doesn't harm the body. However, the odour produced is unpleasant.

The most effective way to prevent bad odour from armpits is through good personal hygiene and effective sweat absorption means. Therefore it is prudent to follow good personal hygiene. Regularly shaving off axillary hair (hair in the armpit) may turn useful.

You should also consider using good antiperspirants. Aluminium chloride-containing antiperspirants are more effective in preventing sweating than regular antiperspirants. It is available over the counter at your chemist stores or at online stores.

I will also recommend the use of right clothing - cotton or wool which allow for good aeration, as well as moisture absorption, are more effective in preventing body odour.

In addition to these methods, I will also suggest you check your thyroid hormones (thyroid profile) as well as blood sugar; if it hasn't been tested in the past.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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How To Fight Body Odour From Sweating And From Arm

Brief Answer: Check thyroid hormones and blood sugars... Detailed Answer: Hi, By now, you may have realized the body odour from armpits is due to breakdown of sweat by bacteria. This process itself generally doesn't harm the body. However, the odour produced is unpleasant. The most effective way to prevent bad odour from armpits is through good personal hygiene and effective sweat absorption means. Therefore it is prudent to follow good personal hygiene. Regularly shaving off axillary hair (hair in the armpit) may turn useful. You should also consider using good antiperspirants. Aluminium chloride-containing antiperspirants are more effective in preventing sweating than regular antiperspirants. It is available over the counter at your chemist stores or at online stores. I will also recommend the use of right clothing - cotton or wool which allow for good aeration, as well as moisture absorption, are more effective in preventing body odour. In addition to these methods, I will also suggest you check your thyroid hormones (thyroid profile) as well as blood sugar; if it hasn't been tested in the past. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards