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Deodorant

A chemical or compound of chemicals intended to mask odor. Underarm odor is caused by bacterial breakdown of the components of sweat. Typical underarm deodorants contain perfumes and alcohol, triclosan or chelated metal compounds that reduce bacterial populations.
Dr. Dan Fisher
Dr. Dan Fisherreviewed this
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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