What causes bad odour?
Sep 06, 2009
BAD odour from the arm-pits is a problem that many women battle with silently. Most people do have a mild odour from their armpits especially after exercise. Sweat alone is odourless.
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Dear Doctor,
How can one stop bad odour from the arm-pits? It is too much for me! My private parts also itch. What could be the problem?
Pretty M
Dear Pretty M,
BAD odour from the arm-pits is a problem that many women battle with silently. Most people do have a mild odour from their armpits especially after exercise. Sweat alone is odourless.
Excessive bad odour is a result of a mixture of sweat and bacteria in the arm-pits. One of the most important things is to keep clean. Take regular baths using medicated soaps.
You also need to shave regularly since excessive armpit hair traps sweat and bacteria. Use of deodorants is helpful. Eat less junk food, cut down on red meats and reduce on the dairy products you consume.
They build up toxins in the body. Use of lemon juice under the arm-pits as the acidic nature neutralises the smell. Itching of the private parts in women is a sign of vaginal candidiasis.This may be associated with a discharge.
There are also several other causes of the itching. See a doctor for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.
Dear Doctor,
How can one stop bad odour from the arm-pits? It is too much for me! My private parts also itch. What could be the problem?
Pretty M
Dear Pretty M,
BAD odour from the arm-pits is a problem that many women battle with silently. Most people do have a mild odour from their armpits especially after exercise. Sweat alone is odourless.
Excessive bad odour is a result of a mixture of sweat and bacteria in the arm-pits. One of the most important things is to keep clean. Take regular baths using medicated soaps.
You also need to shave regularly since excessive armpit hair traps sweat and bacteria. Use of deodorants is helpful. Eat less junk food, cut down on red meats and reduce on the dairy products you consume.
They build up toxins in the body. Use of lemon juice under the arm-pits as the acidic nature neutralises the smell. Itching of the private parts in women is a sign of vaginal candidiasis.This may be associated with a discharge.
There are also several other causes of the itching. See a doctor for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.