A 31-year-old member asked:
what can i do if my armpits smell really bad. i don't know why, is it just body odor i can't get rid of?
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
42 years experience Dermatology
Please see: Please see a dermatologist to have this evaluated.
Answered on Aug 11, 2013
Dr. Robert Fuhrman answered
54 years experience Endocrinology
Cleanse: Body odor is caused by perspiration and bacteria which are plentiful all over the body surface but grow excessively in moist closed spaces. Cleansing and antiperspirants will help the problem.
Answered on Apr 24, 2015
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