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Im experiencing excessive sweating and a very strong odor from my genital region. i change my clothes twice a day, shower once or twice daily and also have bought a deodorant spray and wipes to try to block the odor. is there anything a doc can do?

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Hyperhidrosis: There’s a condition called hyperhidrosis their medications that can treat it orally topical treatments like Drysol and also Botox injections. Generally a dermatologist would do this.

Answered 7/19/2020

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