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A 20-year-old male 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?!?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered

Dermatology 58 years experience

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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