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A member asked:

My daughter is 4yrs old.she has under arm sweat and i noticed it has a strong odor.is this normal?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

?: Unsure without more information. Usually children at that age should not have significant body odor unless their have not been cleaned well (proper hygiene) or an infection is occurring. See you pediatrician for an exam.

Dr MacArthur and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/25/2013

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