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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.
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What's the best deodorant?
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In What AGe can use deodorants??
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Why doesnt my deodorant seem to help?
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If I live alone, do I need to use deodorant?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Is it ok for a women to use a mans deodorant?
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A 37-year old asked:
What ingredient in deodorant helps reduce odor?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: deodorant?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is natural deodorant healthier than the ones with chemicals?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What's the difference between anti-per sprint and deodorant?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I got little bit of deodorant in month . Can this be harmful?
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A female asked:
Is it really dangerous to use a deodorant with aluminium in it?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I've unknowingly used my deodorant 8 months beyond its expiration, am I not at risk? Should I still use it?
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A 42-year old asked:
Try to shower every day, or if not possible then every two days. I also use deodorant frequently. Any suggestions for bo?
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A 17-year old male asked:
How does one get deodorant poisoning?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can I use deodorant on my pubic area?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is the best deodorant for bad body odor?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is deodorant needed after shower or the soap is enough ?
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A 40-year old asked:
At what age is it ok for children to begin using deodorant?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Why do doctors ask you not to wear deodorant for a monography?
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What is a good deodorant for male pubic area for odor control?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you tell me the characteristics of deodorant/antiperspirant?
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A 45-year old asked:
True or false, deodorant is absolutely required for good hygiene?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it true for everyone that deodorant is required for good hygiene?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is there a deodorant that truly helps people who sweat more than normal?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Can deodorant get absorbed into the bloodstream? Can you be allergic from it?
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A 17-year old female asked:
What can cause a chemical scent in the armpits hrs later while wearing deodorant ?
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A 43-year old female asked:
At my first mammogram I wear deodorant . Deodorant affecting results on mammogram?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How do you get excess deodorant off of ur underarms when u are getting in the shower?
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A 52-year old female asked:
What is a good deodorant for underarms women when premenopausal nothing seems to work?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Amelia is 19 months now!! Wooo . She put on my deodorant last night... should I be worried?
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