Question 1

what's  the best kind of soap to use for underarm odor? i bathe daily and use deodorant/anti perspirants daily. nothing i do helps. embarrassing, help

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: This is a special condition.  Go see a dermatologist.  It can be treated with an antibiotic solution.

Question 2

is deodorant needed after shower or the soap is enough ?

Accepted Answer

Your choice: In many cultures having body odor is considered an acceptable practise. It is up to you.

Question 3

if i scrub my armpits in shower with soap why would i need a deodorant after it ?

Accepted Answer

Odor:   Apocrine glands release sweat which is broken down by bacteria that cause odor.

Question 4

what is a good deodorant soap for someone with allergies?

Accepted Answer

Soap: You need a fragrance free soap, dove is good. Anything with perfume can sensitize your skin.

Question 5

will scrubbing my armpits with soap make me smell better  the whole day without deodorant ?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.:  Enough with these postings. As stated previously as bacteria breaks down the sweat in your armpits - odor will develop.

Question 6

i have a weird smel coming from my armpits. i showered, use soap and deodorant.  i aiso have pain in lower left stomache.

Accepted Answer

Annoying: Body odor can change with your diet intake - such as large amounts of garlic or other spices. I have linked an article that may help you research your symptoms.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/preventing-body-odor

Lower left abd pain - always think constipation. Make sure having regular bowel movements, lots of water and fiber. If recent exercise may be mild abd muscle sprain.

Question 7

i have two hard bumps under my skin under my armpits.  what could they be? i changed soaps recently and use the same deodorant, wore a jacket.

Accepted Answer

Plugged glands?: Most likely these represent apocrine or sweat glands that have become plugged from you deodorant.  If you use an antiperspirant the 'aluminum chlorohydrate' pinches off the gland so that they don't secrete fluid.  It backs up and viola you have a bump.  Change to deodorant alone.  Other concerns would be abscess if you have pain/heat/redness at site or lymph node.  If grow/become tender, see a doc.

Question 8

i notice when i wear white i have brighyellow stains the same color as urine. my armpits smell horrible soap and deodorant doesn't work. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyperhidrosis: You have axillary hyperhidrosis.  If over the counter antiperspirants are not working, including Certain Dri, you should consider prescription based medication of higher % aluminum chloride.  Remember to apply at night when you are not sweating.  Another option is oral medication, but this can cause side effects.  The yellow color is a reaction of your sweats and the antiperspirant.

Question 9

my underarm smells awful evrytime it sweats even though i use antibacterial soap and deodorant. help?

Accepted Answer

Body odor: Underarm odor is caused by bacteria in the skin. To minimize profuse sweating, you not only have to use deodorant but also an antiperspirant (look for ammonium or aluminum) in the deodorant. If that fails, you can use drysol or Botox injections.

Question 10

what would cause just one armpit to have onion smelling odor? the other one is fine. ive tried switching deodorants, soaps, and trying to reduce sweat?

Accepted Answer

: there may be an explanation if you have a fungal growth or an early abscess underneath the affected armpit. check for any redness or tenderness. an abscess can start as an ingrown hair follicle as well.

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What's the best kind of soap to use for underarm odor? i bathe daily and use deodorant/anti perspirants daily. nothing i do helps. embarrassing, help

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Is deodorant needed after shower or the soap is enough ?

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If i scrub my armpits in shower with soap why would i need a deodorant after it ?

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What is a good deodorant soap for someone with allergies?

A member asked:

Will scrubbing my armpits with soap make me smell better the whole day without deodorant ?

A member asked:

I have a weird smel coming from my armpits. i showered, use soap and deodorant. i aiso have pain in lower left stomache.

A member asked:

I have two hard bumps under my skin under my armpits. what could they be? i changed soaps recently and use the same deodorant, wore a jacket.

A member asked:

I notice when i wear white i have brighyellow stains the same color as urine. my armpits smell horrible soap and deodorant doesn't work. what is this?

A member asked:

My underarm smells awful evrytime it sweats even though i use antibacterial soap and deodorant. help?

A member asked:

What would cause just one armpit to have onion smelling odor? the other one is fine. ive tried switching deodorants, soaps, and trying to reduce sweat?

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