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Does Being Overweight Cause Foul Odor Around The Vaginal Area?
Why does it smell really bad between my thighs and my private area , even when I shower twice a day. It starts to smell like 15 - 20 minutes after I get out of the shower , same thing in or around my vagina . I don t know if it is because I am overweight. Please help !!!
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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It is possible that there maybe intertrigo and a fungal infection between the thighs.
Intertrigo refers to inflammation that occurs in the body folds such as in the groin. This can also occur in axilla or under the breasts.
Heat, moisture and rubbing between the skin surfaces cause it.
The use of an anti fungal powder may help eg zeasorb or miconazole powder.
The skin folds should also be separated with barrier creams eg petrolatum or zinc based creams
I hope this helps
It is possible that there maybe intertrigo and a fungal infection between the thighs.
Intertrigo refers to inflammation that occurs in the body folds such as in the groin. This can also occur in axilla or under the breasts.
Heat, moisture and rubbing between the skin surfaces cause it.
The use of an anti fungal powder may help eg zeasorb or miconazole powder.
The skin folds should also be separated with barrier creams eg petrolatum or zinc based creams
I hope this helps
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