Not Crucial: Probably not necessary and the deoderant probably will not hurt unless there is a skin reaction. Try it for a while.
Answered 7/2/2013
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Increase Sweating: Your son most likely has hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis usually affects the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and underarms. Besides disrupting normal daily activities, hyperhidrosis can cause social anxiety or embarrassment. Treatment is with prescription medications like drysol. The musty smell is caused by the bacterial breakdown of sweat.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Bromhidrosis: The medical name for the musty smell is bromhidrosis. The musty smell can be treated with a prescription topical antibiotic called clindamycin, which will address the bacterial component of his sweat.
Answered 4/1/2015
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