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Whenever i take a shower i wash my armpits really well with dove body wash. when i get out & dry my armpits they still smell like body odor. why?!?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Get scented Dove: Dove "for men" smells good. Irish spring smells good, too. Take a sniff of a few different soaps next time in the store.

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Answered 6/16/2015

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A member asked:

Whenever i take a shower i wash my armpits really well with dove body wash. when i get out & dry my armpits they still smell like body odor. why?!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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