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U have been dealing with soap build up for a year now I just discover that it was even soap people were saying I smelled like pussy an I didn t know they was talking about me I had been to the doctors every other month for this pass year an was told there wasn t anything wrong but this last time I was told to stop using soap I am at my wits in an dont know how to get it off I ve been showering every day without using soap washing the soap out an the more I wash the more soap u want it off like a chicken with no feather please help me
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There are a few causes for a body odor and modern medicine is exploring devices and ways to detect and identify body odors associated to many health conditions. Usually, conditions related to hormonal and metabolic changes, diabetes, spicy foods, clothes made of synthetic fibers are the usual causes for body odors unrelated to increased sweating or lack of hygiene. A lesser known cause, which I think might be the case here, is aluminum chloride found in antiperspirants and deodorants. So you might want to reduce the amount and frequency of deodorant use. If you still do not think any of the above mentioned is a factor, then I suggest you see a doctor for a check up and complete health evaluation. Sometimes, a discreet unusual body odor can be a sign of something that requires medical attention.
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How Can Foul Body Odour Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are a few causes for a body odor and modern medicine is exploring devices and ways to detect and identify body odors associated to many health conditions. Usually, conditions related to hormonal and metabolic changes, diabetes, spicy foods, clothes made of synthetic fibers are the usual causes for body odors unrelated to increased sweating or lack of hygiene. A lesser known cause, which I think might be the case here, is aluminum chloride found in antiperspirants and deodorants. So you might want to reduce the amount and frequency of deodorant use. If you still do not think any of the above mentioned is a factor, then I suggest you see a doctor for a check up and complete health evaluation. Sometimes, a discreet unusual body odor can be a sign of something that requires medical attention. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have further questions. Wishing you all the best.