Question 1

what is the youngest age a child starts to have underarm odor?

Accepted Answer

No definite age: I don't think there is any definite age described in literature. I can tell that puberty seems to affect the odor of the sweat significantly. The presence of axillary hair seems to contribute to it as well, in that the hair traps and retains sweat and may be a little harder to clean.

Question 2

can body odor in armpit be cured?

Accepted Answer

Control: Can't be cured but controlled: good hygiene, deodorant, antiperspirant... Some foods will also change the odor of your sweat.

Question 3

what is the typical age for a child to start having underarm odor and needing deodorant?

Accepted Answer

Puberty: As early as age 8 (even 7.5) in girls. As early as age 9 in boys. The average girl starts puberty about ten. Average boy about age 11. If signs of puberty before 8 (girls) or 9 (boys) see your doctor. If no signs of puberty try some antibacterial soap. Some children can get body odor before puberty and it is not a sign of a problem, but you might want to ask your doctor next time you see him/her.

Question 4

what causes body odor under one armpit, very strong odor on left armpithat causes bad body odor under one armpit?

Accepted Answer

Something else?: Your question is very vague, and it is difficult to give a specific answer. However, The most concerning problem to exclude, is infection, (bacterial or fungal) as well as possible malignancy. You should see your doctor to begin a workup

Question 5

if waxing your armpit reduce body odor?

Accepted Answer

No: Body odor is a combination oils produced by your skin and bacteria that live on your skin. You can make things better by eating healthier food , less sugar/starch and stay away from food cooked high temperature oils. The other thing to try is using a salt based deodorant.

Question 6

how  can i  get rid of my underarm odor?

Accepted Answer

Use deodorant: If you find a cure please email and we will go into business together. This is a basic hygiene problem my friend.  Shower, shave, use deodorant. On special occasions splash some perfume in your pits.  No cure...Sorry.

Question 7

how can you stop armpit (body odor) smell?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: And deodorant. Also avoid spicy foods and certain vegetables if they seem to aggravate the problem. Check w/your doctor.

Question 8

why is  that some people get strong armpit body odor and some don't ve any bo ?
any way to clear this issue permanently to clear dependency of deodran

Accepted Answer

Not really: Body odor is driven largely by the secretion of the apocrine glands which are metabolized by bacteria on the skin.  Apocrine glands are hormonally responsive.  Other than artificially blocking otherwise useful hormones, there is unlikely to be a permanent reduction in body odor.

Question 9

will shaving my armpit hair reduce body odor?

Accepted Answer

It might: Armpit hairs can slow down sweat evaporation and trap oils and smells.  But even if you shave closely, if you don't keep the armpit clean, you can have an odor.  Some people also need a deodorant or antiperspirant to keep odors down.  I personally think some odor is natural and that we tend to get overly concerned here in the usa.

Question 10

does zinc oxide 16% work for underarm odor ? if so how

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes but it might irritate or dry skin

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