How To Get Rid Of Smelly Armpits- 88 Questions Answered

I'm unable to get rid of the smell of sweat from my armpits even after repetitive washing while taking a bath. I'm using deodorant and talcum powder after bath but the smell persists later on. Any solutions?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 828 Views v

Rajitha Gujjari Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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Hi.... Its unfortunate that you are suffering from this problem.First of all I would like to know if smell from armpits is perceived by u only or by ur friends n family also . Because some smell from ... Read More

My armpits smell are going worse day by day. Even after taking bath within 5 mins i get sweating and within 15 mins its get smelly and till evening its to get to worse. Is it symptoms of some disease?Please tell me what to do?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 301 Views v

Dr. Anusha Katare Dermatologist | Kolkata

Hi It's bromohidrosis due to bacterial growth. ... Read More

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I have smelly armpits all of a sudden and thought that it may be related to taking my latent tuberculosis medication because I started having body other after maybe more than 2 months of intaking them. I had a different medicine for the first 2 months and when I took rifampacin and isoniazid after 2 months, I started having smelly armpit later on.

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shivkumar M Ayurveda | Hyderabad

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Dear , u are on treatment of anti tb medicine. There are less chances of such things . chances of night sweat more because of may be u are getting foul smell so try to bath twice a day ... Read More

My armpits are sweaty and smelly since long! I want a permanent solution for this. What do u advise for this? My underarms are also black since i never used to wear sleeveless before and had used hair removal creams! I have tried cream like melaglow and retinol but not a permanent solution. Please give me a permanent solution for complete whitenin

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 225 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial growth causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detai ... Read More

I have dark Armpit and there is birthmark on my thighs. I want to get rid of any treatment. Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 207 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Is your sides of the neck and groin folds dark too ? Provide a photo . Need a detailed evaluation so that accurate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be given to you accordingly. ... Read More

I caught this smelly underarm after wearing my mother's shirts 12 years ago , since then I'm suffering, i always have to put on roll on under my arms because of the smell . It's the sweat that cause smell. I don't sweat much but I can't go to gym because of this smell . My diet is clean I drink water I do yoga n exercise I wear loose cloths I fol

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 1755 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from bromhidrosis causing this smelly underarm... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

I am a bbreastfeedung mother of 5 months old. My armpits smell awful even after daily showering well. My cloths start smelling too and the smell does not go sway no matter what. Please suggest some breastfeeding friendly solutions. Thanks

Asked for Female, 33 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Abigail Dermatologist | Mumbai

There are creams and lotions available whcih are safe even if contact with the baby occurs. It is due to a bacterial infection. Please consult for the treatment ... Read More

My fart is quite smelly. I am diabetic and on medication, I take Glyciphage and pantocid Dsr. Please advice how to get rid of smelly fat.

Asked for Male, 50 Years 257 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ... Read More

I have very dark armpits since i was in my 8th grade. How do i get rid of the darkness in my armpits?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 611 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This description sounds like acanthosis nigricans. This is a condition where your skin folds like underarms, inner thighs or groin, neck and face becomes dark. It is either genetic or due to se ... Read More

I recently got rid of my armpit hair using a trimmer. I feel a lump in my armpit. I also use lynx dioderant. What should I do to get rid of the lump?

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I am 29 years old . I do have a fiberadenoma in my right side of my breast Is it due to fiberadenoma my right armpit is more than the left side. Which is feel awkward.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Sushila Saini Gynecologist | Jaipur

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It may be but first need to know about the size, location of fibroadenoma so can guide further and treat ... Read More

My daughter has 3 yr old...when her early morning h little bit smelly.. She is active fine... Rest of the day urine is not smelly only early morning urine is little bit smelly pliz suggest

Asked for Male, 37 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation ... Read More

I am feeling mild pinch pain under my left armpits but i have not seen any swelling and inflammation under my armpit , what is the problem with it and how can I get rid of it . Please advice .

Asked for Male, 36 Years 444 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

How to get rid of armpit fat. Is there any natural remedy,through exercise and diet. I have hypothyroidism and sarcoidosis. Is that related to these.

Asked for Female, 43 Years 197 Views v

Dr. Praganesh Patel General Physician | Jaipur

Yes natural medication will work but slow ... Read More

Hi, There's some pigmentation in my armpits. Check the picture attached. Do I need to be worried about it? And please suggest how do i get rid of it.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 185 Views v

Dr. Nidhi Desai Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Fungal infection. Get it treated by a dermatologist with a proper course of medicines. Avoid sweating . Take bath immediately post sweating. ... Read More

I am suffering from the armpits darkness and from last 2 months there is itching and burning sensation I am feeling.suggest something for whitening armpits and get rid or itching and burning sensation.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus growth causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ... Read More

What will be the treatment to get rid of Armpit lumps. What should I do. It comes then it goes. But currently it's enlarged

Asked for Male, 26 Years 332 Views v

Dr. Abhishek G N Dermatologist | Tumkur

You might be having a problem called HIDRADINITIS.... Treatment depends on severity... Do direct online consultation with photographs for detailed prescription... ... Read More

I got black patches under armpits. Initially i got itching where they are (patches), but now there is no itching at all. Please suggest me any medicine or ointment etc to get rid of them.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ... Read More

How to brighten dark underarms and also cure itchy armpits please help me with a solution because it's really embarrassing

Asked for Female, 20 Years 239 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like underarms, thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for d ... Read More

Hello all I just want to know how to get rid of these dark circles?, I have tried all the remedies but it's not going is this something genetic? Can anyone help

Asked for Female, 23 Years 246 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

I have a small lump under my armpit from a long time. It is painless and sometimes it releases few drops of pus. Please suggest remedies to get rid of it.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Shraddha Deshpande Plastic Surgeon | Mumbai

It can have multiple differential diagnosis. Kindly consult online for discussion and please share pictures as well for further treatment. ... Read More

Why does my armpit smell even right after bathing....pls suggest medicine to get rid of it..no home remedies pls

Asked for Female, 28 Years 197 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from bromhidrosis causing this.... specific Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescri ... Read More

Hi, From past three days, I have a boil inside the armpit and it is starting to pain. Earlier once I had puss formation in the same area. Any remedies to get rid of the boil? Thank you!

Asked for Male, 27 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Merlin Homoeopath | Bangalore

It’s a abscess formed there, u can chat onlkne ll prescribe medication n guide you u accordingly. Don’t squeeze it , you ll damage the tissue s. ... Read More

Doctor I am having sweat in armpit and it smells a lot. Why Is it so? what are the remedies to gt rid of it. Sweat smells

Asked for Female, 26 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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Hello body odour due to sweat is max from armpit. Use a good deo and clear your armpits well during bath. Basically good personal hygiene is a must ... Read More

For the past 2 months suffering from heavy smelly gas coming from my body.. Very bad smell and several times a day.. Please give solution for this.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 2025 Views v

Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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May be some digestive issue. Common problem. Need DETAILED history to find cause. ... Read More

I have dark armpits and pubic area, can you suggest me any medicine or procedure, to get rid of it. I have blackheads too in my armpits

Asked for Female, 23 Years 444 Views v

Dr. Anita Rath Dermatologist | Bhubaneswar

4/4 people found this helpful

Your condition called Acanthosis Nigrans, which is a treatable condition with reasonable very high success rate. You need to consult a dermatologist for definitive treatment. You can consult me throug ... Read More

Stool is coming again and again . And very smelly like a rat died inside my stomach and if i eat spicy then that day is mostly spent In toilet

Asked for Male, 20 Years 782 Views v

Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

May be some recent Infection. Stool test may be needed. Other causes need to be ruled out. ... Read More

Respected Sir /Ma'am, Is it abnormal sometimes to have smelly stools? Sometimes after eating, I feel like urge to go to washroom 😷

Asked for Female, 22 Years 449 Views v

Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

Smelly stools can be because of various causes. Urge to go to motions can be because of IBS, GASTROENTERITIS ETC, OR SOME OTHER INFECTIOUS CAUSES. ... Read More

I have armpit lumps but it goes and comes with period I think...and a kind of discomfort in armpit is always there.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 5863 Views v

Dr. Manju Kumari Obstetrician | Hyderabad

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Consult with local gynaecologist.Because examination is compulsory.Getbdone Ultrasonography of breast to know the exact pathology of breast.With reports meet to gynaecologist. ... Read More

What is the permanent solution to get rid of sweaty armpit. I m 20 yrs old female and i feel it so embarrassing eveytime even in winters i sweat like an animal.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Dont worry..You are suffering from hyperhidrosis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online ... Read More

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I'm unable to get rid of the smell of sweat from my armpits even after repetitive washing while taking a bath. I'm using deodorant and talcum powder after bath but the smell persists later on. Any solutions?

My armpits smell are going worse day by day. Even after taking bath within 5 mins i get sweating and within 15 mins its get smelly and till evening its to get to worse. Is it symptoms of some disease?Please tell me what to do?

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I have dark Armpit and there is birthmark on my thighs. I want to get rid of any treatment. Please suggest.

I am a bbreastfeedung mother of 5 months old. My armpits smell awful even after daily showering well. My cloths start smelling too and the smell does not go sway no matter what. Please suggest some breastfeeding friendly solutions. Thanks

My fart is quite smelly. I am diabetic and on medication, I take Glyciphage and pantocid Dsr. Please advice how to get rid of smelly fat.

I have very dark armpits since i was in my 8th grade. How do i get rid of the darkness in my armpits?

I recently got rid of my armpit hair using a trimmer. I feel a lump in my armpit. I also use lynx dioderant. What should I do to get rid of the lump?

I am 29 years old . I do have a fiberadenoma in my right side of my breast Is it due to fiberadenoma my right armpit is more than the left side. Which is feel awkward.

My daughter has 3 yr old...when her early morning h little bit smelly.. She is active fine... Rest of the day urine is not smelly only early morning urine is little bit smelly pliz suggest

I am feeling mild pinch pain under my left armpits but i have not seen any swelling and inflammation under my armpit , what is the problem with it and how can I get rid of it . Please advice .

How to get rid of armpit fat. Is there any natural remedy,through exercise and diet. I have hypothyroidism and sarcoidosis. Is that related to these.

Hi, There's some pigmentation in my armpits. Check the picture attached. Do I need to be worried about it? And please suggest how do i get rid of it.

I am suffering from the armpits darkness and from last 2 months there is itching and burning sensation I am feeling.suggest something for whitening armpits and get rid or itching and burning sensation.

What will be the treatment to get rid of Armpit lumps. What should I do. It comes then it goes. But currently it's enlarged

I got black patches under armpits. Initially i got itching where they are (patches), but now there is no itching at all. Please suggest me any medicine or ointment etc to get rid of them.

How to brighten dark underarms and also cure itchy armpits please help me with a solution because it's really embarrassing

Hello all I just want to know how to get rid of these dark circles?, I have tried all the remedies but it's not going is this something genetic? Can anyone help

I have a small lump under my armpit from a long time. It is painless and sometimes it releases few drops of pus. Please suggest remedies to get rid of it.

Why does my armpit smell even right after bathing....pls suggest medicine to get rid of it..no home remedies pls

Hi, From past three days, I have a boil inside the armpit and it is starting to pain. Earlier once I had puss formation in the same area. Any remedies to get rid of the boil? Thank you!

Doctor I am having sweat in armpit and it smells a lot. Why Is it so? what are the remedies to gt rid of it. Sweat smells

For the past 2 months suffering from heavy smelly gas coming from my body.. Very bad smell and several times a day.. Please give solution for this.

I have dark armpits and pubic area, can you suggest me any medicine or procedure, to get rid of it. I have blackheads too in my armpits

Stool is coming again and again . And very smelly like a rat died inside my stomach and if i eat spicy then that day is mostly spent In toilet

Respected Sir /Ma'am, Is it abnormal sometimes to have smelly stools? Sometimes after eating, I feel like urge to go to washroom 😷

I have armpit lumps but it goes and comes with period I think...and a kind of discomfort in armpit is always there.

What is the permanent solution to get rid of sweaty armpit. I m 20 yrs old female and i feel it so embarrassing eveytime even in winters i sweat like an animal.

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