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What Causes Foul Body Odor Around Midsection?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: hello !! i have been having an odor (slight ) seem to be coming through my skin when i sweat in my mid section . especially when i sit on leather and faux leather seats -- i would really appreciate any answer for this
almost like a bowel movement
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try antifungal powder...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The symptom you described is quite broad and honestly I am unable to point a condition that explains this odor. I have had a few patients with similar complaints where there were no other signs of an organic medical problem. I had tried treating them with antifungal powder instead of normal body powder / antiperspirant. All most all had good success with it. Therefore I would suggest you to try antifungal dusting powder especially when you need to drive a long distance.

You would also benefit by practicing good personal hygeine and using cotton underwear which has good sweat absorbing properties.

If things don't get better, perhaps I will ask you to visit a dermatologist and find out if I have missed any.

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

Regards
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What Causes Foul Body Odor Around Midsection?

Brief Answer: Try antifungal powder... Detailed Answer: Hi, The symptom you described is quite broad and honestly I am unable to point a condition that explains this odor. I have had a few patients with similar complaints where there were no other signs of an organic medical problem. I had tried treating them with antifungal powder instead of normal body powder / antiperspirant. All most all had good success with it. Therefore I would suggest you to try antifungal dusting powder especially when you need to drive a long distance. You would also benefit by practicing good personal hygeine and using cotton underwear which has good sweat absorbing properties. If things don't get better, perhaps I will ask you to visit a dermatologist and find out if I have missed any. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarification. Regards