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Suggest Treatment For Bad Body Odor

My granddaughter is 18 years old! She has a severe body odor problem. This started when she was about 13 years old! She seems to be unaware of how bad the odor gets! Her clothes smell so bad the odor is hard to remove from her clothes the arm pit area is the worse! My concern is the best treatment. She almost died a year ago from septic shock syndrome. Her hair is coming out but she did not go bald. What procedure do you think would be the best for her! She is in college now and get Mother and I don t want her to be made fun of! Please help
Tue, 5 May 2020
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Hi

Body odour is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat and is largely linked to the apocrine glands. Most body odor comes from these glands.

In certain conditions such as diabetes, hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating),vitamin deficiencies, foul body odour can occur which should be ruled out.Any fungal infections or abnormal discharge should be ruled out.

Shower twice a day and use deodarants. Gently cleanse sensitive areas. Sensitive areas may include your genital area, anus, and ears. Do not douche, but use gentle cleansers to keep your genitals healthy. Gently rinse your ears with warm, not hot, water to help loosen earwax and clean your ear canal.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician

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Suggest Treatment For Bad Body Odor

Hi Body odour is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat and is largely linked to the apocrine glands. Most body odor comes from these glands. In certain conditions such as diabetes, hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating),vitamin deficiencies, foul body odour can occur which should be ruled out.Any fungal infections or abnormal discharge should be ruled out. Shower twice a day and use deodarants. Gently cleanse sensitive areas. Sensitive areas may include your genital area, anus, and ears. Do not douche, but use gentle cleansers to keep your genitals healthy. Gently rinse your ears with warm, not hot, water to help loosen earwax and clean your ear canal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician