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Why would my fingers/hands smell like garlic if i haven't eaten or handled any garlic lately? no new medications or supplements.

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Hard to tell: Wash with soap and water.

Answered 9/15/2013

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DMSO,ANXIETY,CUMIN: 1sulpher based medicines like dmso 2emotional stress apocrine glands sedrete an oily sweat, when a person is suffering from anxiety or emotional stress.Sulpher producing bacteria thrive in these fatty compounds&produce a chemical which smells like garlic odor 3large quantity of cumin may produce garlic like body odor.

Answered 10/25/2016

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