Body Odor
Most people think that body gives odor due to sweat. But this is not true as sweat does not possess any smell. It is the growth of bacteria in the presence of sweat that gives the unpleasant smell. All people have different body odor. The strength of odor depends on gender, personal hygiene, health, diet, eating habits, some illness and medication.
The body odor developes at underarms, feet, anus, vegina, pubic hair, groin and skin.
Causes of Body Odor
The body odor may be due to following reasons.
1. Poor hygiene, excessive underarm and pubic hair
2. Excessive sweating may be due to a medical problem. Some illness like kidney disease, fungal infections and liver disease can cause bad odor.
3. Drinking alcohol
4. Cigarette smoking
5. Zinc or magnesium deficiency
6. Cavities in teeth
7. Some foods such as too much garlic and onion
8. Women going through menopause and perimenopause may experience terrible body odor due to lots of sweating.
How To Prevent Body Odor?
1. Always wear washed undergarments, during summer and winter as well. Body odor always lingers on clothes. During prolonged rain periods, the clothes often don't dry properly and bacteria grow in them, giving odor. Don't wear such clothes.
2. Shave or wax your armpits and pubic hair regularly.
3. Have a warm shower twice a day with antibacterial soap.
4. Antiperspirants clog sweat glands so don't use them. You can use alum.
5. Use cotton socks to prevent excessive sweating of feet. This will prevent foot odor. Wear sandals in summer.
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