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What Is The Cure For The Foul Odor Coming From Body?
I have been to several doctors and it seem like no one can help me. From time to time I have a foul odor coming from my body. My doctor told me take extra fiber twice a day, stool softener 3x a day, and milk of magnesia. Nothing has changed. Can you help??
Cynthia
Cynthia
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hi
Your problem is that of foul odour from the body.
You seem to have taken various treatments for the same.
One of the important causes of this problem is the alteration of normal skin flora. Certain organisms tend to colonize the skin which are odour producing.
So I would advise you to start using an antiseptic body wash. You can use something like dettol soap for taking bath for sometime. Also avoid application of any creams or oils over body .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Your problem is that of foul odour from the body.
You seem to have taken various treatments for the same.
One of the important causes of this problem is the alteration of normal skin flora. Certain organisms tend to colonize the skin which are odour producing.
So I would advise you to start using an antiseptic body wash. You can use something like dettol soap for taking bath for sometime. Also avoid application of any creams or oils over body .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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