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I have a history of epilepsy
Armpit body odor: I have had a strong smell from both armpits since I was about 11 years old. The smell gets worse when I sweat. I bathe daily and use deodorant. I also tried benzoyl peroxide (Perobar 2.5%), but it did not help.
2. Bad breath: I have had bad breath for a long time even though I brush my teeth regularly. My previous CT scan showed mild sinusitis. I have attached my reports. Please review them and tell me the possible cause, whether I need any more tests, and the best treatment.
Armpit Body Odor
I have had a strong odor from both armpits since I was about 11 years old.
The smell becomes worse when I sweat or in hot weather.
The odor is only from my armpits, not from the rest of my body.
I bathe daily, wear clean clothes, and use deodorant.
I tried Perobar (benzoyl peroxide) 2.5% wash, but it did not improve the odor.
This problem is affecting my confidence and daily life.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
I have had persistent bad breath for a long timI have a history
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Strong underarm odour since early puberty is usually bromhidrosis - normal apocrine sweat being broken down by skin bacteria - and it is not caused by your epilepsy or by your anti-epileptic medicine. It is a bacterial and sweat problem, not a hygiene failure, so scrubbing harder does not help. Antibacterial soap, keeping the area dry and shaved, an aluminium chloride antiperspirant at night and a clindamycin lotion control it in most young men. If sweating is excessive, we look at underlying thyroid or sugar issues before considering stronger options. Do not stop or alter your epilepsy medication for this.
Next Steps
Start an antibacterial or benzoyl peroxide wash daily, keep the armpits shaved and dry, and apply an aluminium chloride antiperspirant on dry skin at bedtime. Wear cotton, change clothes daily. Give it 3 to 4 weeks. If the odour is still socially troubling, message me on Practo and we will step up treatment - this is very fixable.
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Make sure your armpits are clean and devoid of excessive hair in armpits.
Experiencing both bad breath and foul-smelling armpits at the same time is usually caused by independent issues like poor hygiene, dry mouth, or bacterial breakdown of sweat.However, it can occasionally point to shared triggers like strong foods, dehydration, or underlying metabolic shifts.
Bacterial Growth: Sweat itself is mostly odorless, but skin bacteria break it down into foul-smelling acids in the armpits.
Diet & Dehydration: Eating sulfur-rich foods like garlic and onions, or drinking alcohol and caffeine, releases odors through both breath and sweat pores.
Metabolic or Systemic Factors: Rare conditions, stress, or systemic issues like diabetes or kidney/liver imbalances can alter body chemistry and scent.
Hydration & Diet: Drink plenty of water and cut back on strong spices, onions, garlic, and alcohol.
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Wear lose cotton clothes. Use mycoderm dusting powder 2 to 3 times daily over armpits.
Take tab ketoconazole 200mg one daily for 7 days.
For bad breath, consult a dentist for proper evaluation of your teeth and gums. Drink more water
Rinse your mouth after meals and before sleeping with povidone mouth wash.
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During puberty and adolescence teenagers can get bad smell due to hormonal changes.sometimes it’ll disappear later.if u have any itching redness etc get it treated.get checked by a dentist for gum disease this is for bad breath
Floss your teeth
Rinse with warm salt water 3 times a day
Treat sinusitis
If you have acid reflux you can have bad breath
Next Steps
Wear loose cotton clothes and stay hydrated.shave armpit hair
Health Tips
There should be good air circulation.if you’re taking any medicines or if you have any systemic disease you can get bad body odors
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