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

how can i get rid of body odor?

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You can't: Everyone will have a smell but we don't want it to be overpowering.  Pay attention to hygiene- wash clothes, body, hair often and brush teeth.  Use a deodorant and avoid strong smelling foods, tobacco and alcohol.  If those measures fail, you may have a medical or dental condition so consider seeing your doctor.

Question 7

best way to get rid of body odor?

Accepted Answer

Take a bath: Bathe regularly (daily), use an antiperspirant/deodorant combo on your under-arms every time after you bathe.  Keep your clothes washed and dried to avoid holding body odors.  Don't smoke.   If the above plan is not enough, then add:  eat a low fat diet, avoid raw onions and garlic.  If all that doesn't work, see a dermatologist or your primary doctor.

Question 8

how can i get rid of bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

Clean up Diet: Eliminate sugars, carbohydrates from your diet.  Eat organic fruits and vegetables and reduce meat intake.  Take a supplement with large quantities of chlorophyll as well as vegetables high in chlorophyll.  Take probiotics three times daily till odor gone.  Bathe daily.  If these things don't work within a couple of weeks you need to have scopes done top and bottom (egd/colonoscopy).

Question 9

can eating turmeric cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

Tumeric: Only your family and friends might notice something but would be too kind to say anything.

Better still, stop eating turmeric for a week and see if you notice any change for the better.

Question 10

how do i get rid of body odor for good?

Accepted Answer

Body odor: Some degree of body odor is very normal in the post pubertal adult.  Hygiene and deodorants can mask the odor but there are not many healthy choices to eliminate odor "for good".

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