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Remedy For Horribly Smell In The Arm Pits?
I've been battling horribly smelly arm pits for several years now. I've tried every type of deodorant and antiperspirant I can think of, even prescribed by a doctor. My arm pits smell even after scrubbing them in the shower. I can also squeeze the pores in my arm pits and either oil or white stuff come out. Both smell absolutely horrible. It's gotten so bad that I avoid some public situations and even avoid hugging and keep my distance from people for fear they will smell me. I know it's bacteria causing the smell but how can I get rid of it? Could this be a sign of something more serious going on with me?
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
As you have mentioned white stuff coming out on pressing, it means it is infected may be because of ingrown hairs as result of shaving or poor hygiene of the area.
Using Deodorant and antiperspirant will not help, even they worsen the condition.
You have to take a course of antibiotic like doxycycline orally. Avoid shaving and keep proper hygiene of the area.
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I have gone through your query.
As you have mentioned white stuff coming out on pressing, it means it is infected may be because of ingrown hairs as result of shaving or poor hygiene of the area.
Using Deodorant and antiperspirant will not help, even they worsen the condition.
You have to take a course of antibiotic like doxycycline orally. Avoid shaving and keep proper hygiene of the area.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.
You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2
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I can understand your problem this is more physiological phenomenon gene related one, but this can be minimize and for that you have to first shave the area, clean the area with plane water, apply talcum powder, and this you have to do it three to four times once you shaved, eat leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, drink plenty off water, you can even take vitamin C 200mg twice a day, in this way this problem can be minimized, I hope this information helps you, have nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
I can understand your problem this is more physiological phenomenon gene related one, but this can be minimize and for that you have to first shave the area, clean the area with plane water, apply talcum powder, and this you have to do it three to four times once you shaved, eat leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, drink plenty off water, you can even take vitamin C 200mg twice a day, in this way this problem can be minimized, I hope this information helps you, have nice day.
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