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Underarms smell problem
"My underarms have a very strong smell. No matter how much I wash them with soap or facewash, even after bathing, the smell still remains. I can’t go out without using perfume or body mist. I’ve tried waxing, shaving, and hair removal creams — nothing works. A dirty, foul smell keeps coming. I even applied sanitizer. I’ve also tried home remedies like baking soda and lemon, but nothing helped.
What should I do? What is wrong with my underarms?"
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Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. While your symptoms may seem common, the exact cause can vary based on your medical history, lifestyle, and physical examination.
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Take care, and don’t ignore persistent symptoms. Early evaluation can help avoid complications.
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Apply betadine skin cleanser diluted with water for 30 seconds,rinse thoroughly with water .Do it twice daily.
Baking soda with lemon juice has to be mixed with vinegar to be an effective remedy.
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Hormonal imbalance
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Need to know more on case kindly connect
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Have u checked diabetes? Wat abt ur water intake? Any skin lesions? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated.
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Could be due to excess sweat
Fungal infection ,
Apply losweat powder .use bactibar soap
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
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16 yrs exp
Valsad
Kindly consult for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Rajwinder
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Primarily due to bacterial growth because of excess sweating.
* Next Steps:
* Wash underarms with Benzac AC 2.5% (likely an acne wash with benzoyl peroxide, which can also have antibacterial properties).
* Apply anti-perspirants after washing and before sleeping (ensure underarms are dry before applying).
* Wear cotton and linen clothes (preferably).
* Avoid spicy and junk food.
* Stay hydrated.
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Dr. Gurshan Kaur
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Mohali
Hello!
This is mainly because of bacterial growth due to excess sweating.
Next Steps
* You can start with washing underarms with Benzac AC 2.5%, apply anti - perspirants after washing and before sleeping (make sure underarms are dry before applying anti perspirants)
* Wear Cotton and linen clothes (preferably)
* Avoid Spicy and junk food
* Stay hydrated
Follow for atleast 1-2 months.
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Dr. Ahmed Maaroof
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Kannur
If the problem occured recently it could be due to some bacterial or fungal infections on the hair of axilla. Seeing the region can guide. If not that, excess sweating or foul sweat could also be causes.
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You may use body deodorants at first. Some require antiperspirants. If infections are the cause, then treatment will differ.
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello I need to ask more questions, kindly consult with me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero six nine eight two.
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you can bath with perobar soap
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