I shower daily, use antibacterial soap, use a great antipersperant (the problem isn't sweating, it's the smell) and have tried many deodorants. Still, I smell.
My social life has been ruined by this, because c'mon, who wants to be around someone who smells. Plus, since I know I smell, I don't have the self-confidence to approach people and show them how funny/nice/interesting I really am.
I TIRED of people walking into a room and saying "it smells disgusting in here."
Is there any advice you can give on possibly a pill I could take to solve this awful problem. By the way, I'm a 16 year old GUY, and am too embarrased to talk to my parents about this (I don't have that type of relationship with them, so that's out of the question)...so I can't go to the doctor.
2007-02-18 08:28:35 · 18 answers · asked by MAKE IT STOP! 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I'm being totally serious & honest with you here...
Go to your local health food store & buy a bottle of something called "Chlorophyll" (yes, it has something to do with plants & photosynthesis, but forget that for now). Take 1 spoonful, as or stated on label, daily. It will remove bad breath, body odor, foot odor...any kind of odor coming from the human body.
It is also very healing, so it'll do your body good.
It has a sweet taste to it; nothing medicinal or offensive.
2007-02-18 08:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The smell could arise from many reasons. You may need to shower twice a day (like once in the morning and once at night), and be thorough about it. Using antibacterial soap might not help. Try using a regular scented soap. Antibacterial soap may kill the germs that make you smell bad, but they also kill the germs that keep the bad-smelling ones in check; thereby destroying the natural flora of your skin. A regular soap should be good enough, scented might help. Don't stop on the antipersperants and deodorants, as they could be helpful too.
It could also be what you're eating. If your diet is really bad, like really fattening and with lots of junk food, that could contribute in some people. Eating a balanced diet with lots of fruits/vegetables and such might reduce the smell. Exercising regularly might also help. There actually are conditions where people smell because their body chemistry is out of balance, and diet and exercise can keep it under control. Of course, a shower is always necessary.
2007-02-18 14:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by trebla_5 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is very rude that Gracinda would say something like that. I know what you are going through. My bestfriend has the same problem. She has went to many doctors and they still can't seem to find out what is wrong. She's going to see a breath specialist next week. I always told my friend that no matter how bad her breath smells that I would be there for her. She's sorta of like you. Her bad breath has made her really shy and she only feels comfortable talking face to face with her family and me. I hope you find a cure to your problem.
2016-03-15 21:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have lots of anxiety? Because I had the same problem when I was around 14. I had LOTS of anxiety, and my body was just going crazy because of it, and it produced a weird smell. I hated it- it absolutely ruined my social life. Then I got on Zoloft. And once the anxiety went away, so did the smell. Also, you might want to try wearing a hoodie and cologne.
2007-02-18 08:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
May need to shower more than once daily, and lather all over. Use a strong antiperspirant/deodorant, like mitchum or Right Guard SPort or Arm & Hammer.
Seriously look at what you eat. Some food may be causing the odor, so eliminate any suspects for a few days. There are a lot of sites on the web about dealing with body odor, check them out. If you have long pubes and underarm hair trim it back a ways to cut back on odor-holding areas. Good luck!
2007-02-19 02:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hibiclens For Body Odor
2017-01-09 12:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by hamman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your diet. This is important, may be you are eating something that produce the smelling.
I recommend you avoid or reduce red meats, eggs or, dairy products, see if you notice improvement. Eat salads, avoid smelly vegetables like asparagus, eat minty herbs.
Check if you are going to the bathroom often (to make #2).
In health food shops there are peppermint pills or activated carbon pills that can help to reduce the problem.
Do exercise that make you sweat, that will cleanse your porous.
There is help out there, consult a naturist doctor.
2007-02-23 02:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Gary 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If your condition doesn't improve, then you will need to go to a Dr. You really don't want to smell for the rest of your life.
2015-01-17 09:58:17 · answer #8 · answered by moria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in temperate region, then check your personal hygene properly but if in the tropics you need to maintain regular bathing using native soap made from burnt ashes and when going out use antipersperant ( dedorant) Be positive about yourself.
2007-02-22 23:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by Forester A 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You NEED to go see a physician about this. There are treatments for this that work. Try the other things on this page and if you are still have problems on March 18th, do something productive about it.
2007-02-18 09:03:33 · answer #10 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋