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What Causes Foul Smelling Body Odor?
I have like this horrible offal smell that just won t go away and it seems like when I m around people they tend to cover there or back away it seems like the smell lingers in areas or the whole room my nose gets gets runny and stuffed alot I ve been going threw this for about 5 months now I try nasel sprays everything and nothing seem to work
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have foul smelling body odor along with nasal congestion from last 5 month . Well bad odor of body is very common problem , which occur due to apocrine glands develop in areas abundant in hair follicles, such as your armpits and groin, and they empty into the hair follicle just before it opens onto the skin surface. When your body temperature rises, your eccrine glands secrete fluid onto the surface of your skin, where it cools your body as it evaporates. This fluid is odorless until it combines with bacteria found normally on your skin. I would suggest you to maintain personal hygiene , use antiperspirants that contain aluminium-based compounds that temporarily block the sweat pore and Deodorants that can eliminate odor but not perspiration . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Consult ENT specialist for nasal congestion and its treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have foul smelling body odor along with nasal congestion from last 5 month . Well bad odor of body is very common problem , which occur due to apocrine glands develop in areas abundant in hair follicles, such as your armpits and groin, and they empty into the hair follicle just before it opens onto the skin surface. When your body temperature rises, your eccrine glands secrete fluid onto the surface of your skin, where it cools your body as it evaporates. This fluid is odorless until it combines with bacteria found normally on your skin. I would suggest you to maintain personal hygiene , use antiperspirants that contain aluminium-based compounds that temporarily block the sweat pore and Deodorants that can eliminate odor but not perspiration . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Consult ENT specialist for nasal congestion and its treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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