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Hello, I have been suffering from bad body odor. I first started having the problem when I was in my teens. It then seemed to go away but now it has recently started again. I shower really good and I constantly ask my family if I smell good and they say yes but as soon as I get to work, it seems like I smell. People will sniff, some will cough and I believe my co-workers throw subtle hints my way. One girl even rubs lotion on around me. I seem to have bad bo but I cannot smell it. I smell my underarms and other areas and they smell good so I have no idea where the smell is emitting from. What do I do about this problem?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you havebad body odor which is because lots of hormonal changes that would occur in the body. Prolactin, FSH, LH etc are hormones that undergo variety of changes or sweat gland or apocrine glands. You need to get evaluated and monitor hormone levels and any hormonal changes are causing this problem in you. Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe deodorants antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride. Also maintain personal hygiene.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bad Body Odor?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you havebad body odor which is because lots of hormonal changes that would occur in the body. Prolactin, FSH, LH etc are hormones that undergo variety of changes or sweat gland or apocrine glands. You need to get evaluated and monitor hormone levels and any hormonal changes are causing this problem in you. Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe deodorants antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride. Also maintain personal hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari