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What Causes Unusual Odour During Perspiration?
60 y/o fe RN w/occasional sweet smelling sweat, sort of like pineapple juice. I walk/ do aerobic work-outs about 3-4x/week (heart rate in the 65-80% of max heart rate) & strength training 3x/week (1hr each time so 3hrs total/week. Not light weights either; medium weights). I only eat low glycemic fruits (berries) no more than 1 serving/day about 4x/week. I eat mostly organic produce & lean chicken, plus wild caught salmon, organic walnuts & brazil nuts( 3 or so nuts 3-4days/wk), hummus. No family hx of DM. My labs in 11/15 showed HgbA1C of 5.5. I do not use perfume or scented soaps or lotions so WHY should my sweat smell sweet after a work-out?
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have unusual odour during perspiration . 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 . I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , apply antiperspirant after bathing . 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 . Sometimes certain physiological problem can also cause bad odour .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have unusual odour during perspiration . 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 . I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , apply antiperspirant after bathing . 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 . Sometimes certain physiological problem can also cause bad odour .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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