does anyone have any suggestions about what to do about foul armpit smell in the summer?

Question

My family member has had this problem her whole life. Every thing has been tried. Finally she did get one certain brand of rock salt deodorant that "helped" but could only buy that in hawaii and cannot remember name. the stuff tha t is made right in front of you at the all natural store does not work at all! Vinegar gets the smell off clothes and off pits when the smell will barely go away. i also worked at a doctor that did botox on face only we got a call from one that wanted her pits botoxed so they wouldnt sweat. We know about antibacterials. I am sure she is not he only one with this problem....Help.

Answer 1

Bot-ox does work same way it works for wrinkles deadens the nerves that activates the glands. If it possible then I would go for it. If she can't do ($ or whatever) try consulting a naturopathic doctor. Perhaps there are supplements she can take or foods she should avoid.

Answer 2

Bacteria causes the smell. You have gotten many good suggestions so far....bathing several times a day, using antibacterial soap, and using an antiprespirant/deodarant. Also, shaving the armpits helps. Between showers if the smell comes back, one could use alcohol soaked cloths to wipe the armpit and reapply deodorant. The sweat doesn't cause the smell, it is the bacteria in the armpit. Also wearing some kind of sleeved top helps. Sleeveless tops just opens those pits so there is no stopping from others smelling it. If it is a problem in summer it must also be a problem in the winter. These suggestions are just good hygiene even for people that don't have such a strong scent like that.

Answer 3

The most basic way to hold body odor at bay is to use soap and water, scrub particularly in those areas of the body that tends to smell, such as; armpit and groin.

Deodorant soap hinder the return of bacteria

You may need to shower in the AM and PM because your sweat glands and bacteria both work during the night as well as the day.

Wear clean cloths, using natural fabrics such as cotton which absorbs perspiration better than synthetic materials.

Antibacterial surgical scrub or antiperspirants - for perspiration

For those allergic to deoderants/antiperspirants - try using a topical antibiotic cream (as your doctor or pharmacist -they are sold over the counter)

Try bathing with a couple cups of tomato juice - usually 15 minutes

For exceptionally strong body odor - an electronic device called Drionic, plugs up overactive sweat ducts and keep them plugged for up to six weeks.
Ask your doctor or dermatologist.

Answer 4

I actual have that concern too. It facilitates to trim the armpit hair down by way of fact it keeps the pit cooler and reduces the quantity of sweat. consequently there are much less micro organism feasting on the sweat farting on your armpit. Technically its no longer called farting, yet it incredibly is in fact what they are doing. If that would not paintings do on your ordinary practitioner and that they are in a position to grant you a prescription for extra effective varieties. as quickly as you end puberty (assuming you're that youthful) the fragrance will cut back somewhat. It additionally does no longer injury to evade ingesting garlic, and dropping some weight.

Answer 5

I also sweat alot. I cook in a hot kitchen 12hrs per day. I have tried every pit stick known to woman and nothing worked. I finally found secret for women but it is called 24/7. Not saying it would fix it, but, maybe help??

Answer 6

The question may be, what is causing the body odor? From what I understand from what my wife has told me ( a very wise person), if the person has gone to the doctor and is healthy, then the next thing to examine is what the person is eating. Food that is "dead" tends to cause the worst body odor, ie meats that are not fresh, too much meat in the diet, and "meat cold-cuts".

Answer 7

Has she tried wearning men's sport deoderant. Usually men's deoderant will be more effective for a woman who has this type of problem. That whole line about Secret strong enough for a man but made for a woman is a big fat lie. I say she tries the toughest deoderant for men out there.

Answer 8

Drink lots and lots of water, trust me on this one at least 8-10 glasses per day - It wont help with the perspiration but surprisingly will eliminate the odor. She should go for water overload for the first week, I swear it will get rid of the problem.

Answer 9

Poor personal hygiene is the number one cause of body odor, but there are others.
If you bathe regularly, i.e., DAILY, and still have odor problems, you should go see your primary care doc about it. There may be some medical issue there.

Answer 10

nothing beats taking a shower twice a day, and then apply your favorite deodorant or a natural rock salt. i live in a tropical country and it simply works :-)