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What Causes Smelly Underarms While On Toprol, Flomax And Cerstor?

I am 65 yrs old, male, retired. I weigh 215lbs. My problem is that I shower every day, and scrub my under arms very well, but 5 minutes after I am done washing, I have the same smell of underarm perspiration. I do also use deodorant but to no avail. Could you tell me what my problem is being caused by? Also not I have had triple by-pass, and am on med, Toprol, Flomax, Crestor, Aspirin, Valtrex, Cozaar, and as needed Naproxen.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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The odor under your arms is caused by bacteria that are attracted to the places where you sweat the most.
Advice
1.     Shave your underarm every 3 days
2.     Avoid strenuous activity
3.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
4.     Keep your underarm area clean and dry
5.     Apply ketoconazole dusting powder
6.     Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
7.     Do not take much mental stress as any kind of mental stress also causes excessive sweating
8.     Bath two times daily with good quality soap
9.     For body smell, use over the counter deodorant after taking bath two times daily
10.     Wear clothes made of cotton, wool, or silk
11.     Do not smoke, coffee and caffeinated beverages
12.     Avoid garlic, onion, and red meat
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What Causes Smelly Underarms While On Toprol, Flomax And Cerstor?

The odor under your arms is caused by bacteria that are attracted to the places where you sweat the most. Advice 1. Shave your underarm every 3 days 2. Avoid strenuous activity 3. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 4. Keep your underarm area clean and dry 5. Apply ketoconazole dusting powder 6. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity 7. Do not take much mental stress as any kind of mental stress also causes excessive sweating 8. Bath two times daily with good quality soap 9. For body smell, use over the counter deodorant after taking bath two times daily 10. Wear clothes made of cotton, wool, or silk 11. Do not smoke, coffee and caffeinated beverages 12. Avoid garlic, onion, and red meat Thanks