question about girls and puburty?

Question

My daughter will turn 6 at the end of this month. I was just wondering if anyone knew why or what would cause her to have grown up smelling body odor at that age. She doesnt sweat any more than average and she is of average weight. I always thought that the smell of musky body odor came along with puberty. and before anyone says it..... YES, SHE BATHES EVERY DAY!!

Answer 1

Smells like that often indicate medical problems.

Sweet smelling urine- symptom of diabetes

If it a musky body smell she could have a yeast or bacterial infection from not wiping properly when tolieting. All in ALl since odors and children tend to be signs of medical conditions you really should consult with her doctor and think about any other changes in behaviour you may have noticed and write them down so you don't forget at the appt.

List of common causes obviously some don't appy to a child of 6 but thought it could help

An imbalance in the bacteria that inhabit the gut. Antibiotics may contribute to this condition.

An inborn error of metabolism or some other problem that may cause about 7% of those suffering from body odor to be unable to digest certain foods. These undigested foods, which are often proteins, cause the body to give off unpleasant odors.

Certain medications, including bupropion (Wellbutrin), venlafaxine (Effexor), tamoxifen, and pilocarpine (Salagen). These drugs may be responsible for the excretion of odors.

Such disease conditions as liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, a yeast infection, fungal infections, or gastrointestinal disorders may lead to body odor.

Pathological skin conditions, including cancer, hemorrhoids, and ulcers, may produce unpleasant smelling discharges on the skin or body surface.

Coffee and other stimulants increase apocrine gland secretion, increasing the possibility of unpleasant odors.

States of high anxiety and stress that stimulate perspiration may increase the risk of body odors.

Chain-smoking and heavy drinking. Alcohol and nicotine increase the rate of perspiration.

Answer 2

She bathes everyday but the question is---does she use soap? Also it could be her clothes that are causing her to smell. Are you using a strong enough detergent? If not the natural body oder (that everyone of all ages has) could stick around and build up and that might be what you're smelling. If it's a "musky" smell as you describe it then it's probably something with showering and clean clothes because B.O. is more of an oniony smell..not musky.

Answer 3

Some girls gain body odors faster that others, don't be worried just make sure she is wearing deodorant. I am fourteen and I don't have strong body odors. Like I said, some girls gain body odors faster. You should also check for underarm hair because believe it or not, she might need a mild shave.

Answer 4

I think that everyone is different. My sister always had body odour and my mom constantly had to make sure she put on deodorant even at a young age. I don't have body odor, and wouldn't even have to wear deodorant (but I do) if I didn't want to. Your daughter could also be more active causing her to sweat more?

Answer 5

Kids are growing up so much faster than when I was growing up. Everything seems to happen so much faster...arm, leg, hair, musty odor under the arms, etc. I don't have an answer as to why but I do know it is very common these days, my nephew gets the under arm odor and he is 4.

Answer 6

I'm no MD, but some people just have body odor. Also, it is known by many that many metabolic disorders can cause strange body odors. (ex. diabetes, PKU, MSUD,......there are lots of metabolic disorders,(my son has one, diagnosed through newborn screening at birth). Don't mean to scare you, but mention the odor to her doctor, so maybe he can test for or rule out one of those things.

Answer 7

most kids her age only bathe every other day. Some girls are growing up faster now a days. she may just be getting there quicker than most girls. I would have her start to wear deoderant now. But other than that, maybe you should see a pediatrition, but try as hard as possible to avoid embarrassment or awkwardness for her.

Answer 8

it could be in her genes or her diet you might want to talk to her doctor maybe they could do some tests to find out what the problem but i heard that kids are going through puburty at earlier ages these days get some tests done to find out if it is something worse.

Answer 9

I have smelled adults that are the same way and they shower every day. I think your doctor can probably answer your question best, rather her doctor. What we eat can also affect how we smell too.

Answer 10

i worked in a daycare with 4 and 5 year olds over the summer and they were running and jumping and they all seemed to have a LITTLE smell to them it wasnt rawnchy but there was some odour