Question 1

bad body odor is this possibly hormonal?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Intractable body odor needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist. You may need special treatment and/or a letter to your employer. Usually the cause is never found.

Question 2

can hormone imbalance cause body odor?

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BODY ODOR: A hormone imbalance can cause excessive perspiration which can then lead to body odor. This can occur in women during menopause. Sweat (perspiration) is essentially odorless. The odor comes from bacteria living in your armpits and other areas of the body. Change clothes daily; wash clothes often; use antibacterial soap. Stop eating garlic and onions. Good luck!

Question 3

my 4 year old has underarm body odor and i've noticed pubic hair. we have a history of pcos and growth hormone disorders in my family. help!

Accepted Answer

Premature: Your description fits with premature puberty. See her doctor and be referred to an endocrinologist. She requires investigations and likely medication. All the best.

Question 4

it seems to me that body odour, especially from teenage boys smell like onion? could it be hormones causing this?

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Certainly...: When puberty starts hormones cause different changes and one of them is stimulation of the sebaceous glands which are responsible for the fluid( sebum) that mixes with the bacteria that inhabit the skin normally and produce the strong odor.

Question 5

what causes bad body odor?

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Poor hygiene: Excess sweating. Eating highly seasoned foods like garlic, not bathing frequently, having skin infections, certain body secretions, incontinence - all of these can cause strong body odors.

Question 6

i have body odor after showering?

Accepted Answer

Diet change: I assume you are using a good deodorant soap.  That said. 
Most of our body odor is due to the spices we have in our diet and the amount of meat we consume. 
Try changing your diet and see if that helps.   
Best of luck, jp.

Question 7

canexcessive showering cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

No: They can't as long as the water is clean and your towel isn't mildewed.

Question 8

how early is to early to have body odor?

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Younger than 7: For girls younger than 7 years and for boys younger than 8 having body odor or other signs of puberty may signify early puberty.  Schedule a check up with your doctor and have them be evaluated.

Question 9

what are the causes of body odor to form?

Accepted Answer

Bromhidrosis: The chief cause of body odor is a small bacterium which is said to be gram-positive. This bacterium grows in the axillary or arm pit regions of the body as well as the groin and other areas. Since it is the main culprit in bromhidrosis or as we commonly know it b.O., it is wiser to use a topical antibiotic that any of the other solutions available over-the-counter.

Question 10

what are the causes of persistent body odor?

Accepted Answer

Excess sweating or l: Excess sweating or lack of regular bathing are common causes of a body odor. Soetimes things that one eats can also cause an odor like garlic. Some people with certain metabolic diseases also secrete substances that have odors.

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