A 41-year-old female asked:
Can body odor in armpit be cured?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Control: Can't be cured but controlled: good hygiene, deodorant, antiperspirant... Some foods will also change the odor of your sweat.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How can you stop armpit (body odor) smell?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Hygiene: And deodorant. Also avoid spicy foods and certain vegetables if they seem to aggravate the problem. Check w/your doctor.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
If waxing your armpit reduce body odor?
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Dr. Troy Rossanswered
Occupational Medicine 26 years experience
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.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Can body wash be enough to remove armpit odor ?
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Dr. William Wilsonanswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Armpit odour: I would use an anti-bacterial soap for this area. This type of soap is also good for the "private" areas.
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Last updated Apr 4, 2013
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