Question 1

what causes body odor?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: It is acted on by skin bacteria to produce b.O. The only treatment is good hygiene.

Question 2

what causes bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how do i decrease body odor?

Accepted Answer

Daily hygiene starts: With soap shower or bath, desoderant and/or antiperspirant. Some use talcum. Attention to feet may harbor fungi, and persistant issues in the private aeas may need medical investigation.

Question 4

why don't i have any body odor?

Accepted Answer

Body odor: Be grateful.
I presume you wash and dress carefully every day.

Question 5

how can i control my body odor?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Caused by poor body hygiene or secondary to food or medication you ingested. Also, make sure that you're not the only one who smells the odor before initiating an investigation.

Question 6

what can cause a sour body odor?

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Different things: I'd like more information.  Is this an odor that's been persistent, or just appeared recently?  Is this an odor that only you're aware of, or other people have noticed?  Do you have any other medical diagnoses (such as diabetes)?  Barring common issues such as hygiene or diet changes, some causes of a new sour odor include hormonal imbalance or possible infection.

Question 7

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 8

how can i handle excess body odor?

Accepted Answer

Shower daily: Shower or bathe daily and wash everywhere with deodorant soap especially the underarms. Change clothes and wear clean clothes, undergarments, socks daily. Change clothes and socks if they get sweaty during the day. Wear comfortable loose-fitting absorbent cotton clothing. Avoid tight clothes. Avoid foods that cause body odor including garlic, onions, spicy food, alcohol, caffeine.

Question 9

is there a diet to reduce body odor?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If your diet is rich in foods like garlic , onions, etc. And other pungent foods then eliminating these may help.  If your odor persists and your diet is ok then you might want to to see your doctor and get tested for any metabolic abnormalities.

Question 10

canexcessive showering cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

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

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