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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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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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Alum two rub in both armpit.
My son use he had sever odour. Now almost nil.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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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
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Wear loose cotton clothes and stay hydrated.shave armpit hair
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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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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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