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Hi , im girl and im having a problem with body odors . i sweat a lot under my armpits and mostly every deodorant i've tried made me smel?
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Body odor: Body odor is a result of the bacteria breaking down your sweat. Try an anit-perspirant instead of a deodorant. If you decrease the sweat, you'll decrease the odor. If that doesn't work, see your dermatologist for a prescription topical antibiotic.
Answered 10/8/2017
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