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What Causes Excess Unpleasant Odour From Body?

Hello. I ve always had bad body odor that has nothing to do with my hygiene.I can bathe or shower and leave and as soon as I step outside,I start smelling. It sometimes smells metallic and sometimes smells like feces. And my sweat smells like vinegar. Please help!
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have unpleasant odor from body . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hormonal changes , skin infection , side effects of certain medication or poor hygiene . If condition persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and order certain test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for skin infection . You could also apply 1% Fusidic acid cream twice a day on your armpits and around the groin area and also maintain personal hygiene . Also maintain proper personal hygiene , apply antiperspirant after bathing . Taking healthy diet and drinking lot of water will going to help you alot .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Excess Unpleasant Odour From Body?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have unpleasant odor from body . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hormonal changes , skin infection , side effects of certain medication or poor hygiene . If condition persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and order certain test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for skin infection . You could also apply 1% Fusidic acid cream twice a day on your armpits and around the groin area and also maintain personal hygiene . Also maintain proper personal hygiene , apply antiperspirant after bathing . Taking healthy diet and drinking lot of water will going to help you alot . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari