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My friend's armpits have become smelly after breast reduction, she applies deodorant , still on bed rest, is it normal to have smelly armpits ?

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Yes: This symptom is very common after that surgery ,

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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