Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

what are the causes of body odor to form?

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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 5

what are the causes of persistent body odor?

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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.

Question 6

can diabetes cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are overweight you could overgrowth of bacteria especially in folds groin and armpits which leads to body odor. Control the diabetes, lose weight and a antibacterial soap such as lever 2000 will decrea bacteria which cause body odor.

Question 7

how can you prevent body odor?

Accepted Answer

Bromhidrosis: Frankly, most people who think they smell bad really don't! if body odor is really severe, this is caused by the apocrine glands in the axillary or armpit regions and can be helped in the following ways:
antibacterial soaps
topical antibiotics
internal antibiotics
more frequent cleansings
underarm powders like caldesene
botox
drysol (with proper instructions).

Question 8

my body odor changed-- ideas why?

Accepted Answer

Details??: Body odor comes from sweating + bacterial activity on the skin. It may only be a question of beetter hygiene.

Question 9

is it normal that my baby has body odor?

Accepted Answer

No: Babies typically do not have any body odor, therefore this is a situation where your child needs to be examined.

Question 10

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.

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