How do you beat BO that isn't accompanied by sweat?

Question

I use deodorant and shower every day. However, I still have daily underarm BO. It's really annoying. It's not unbearable, but I think it's gross. I have to change my shirt and re-apply deodorant every day when I get home from work. But even then I start to smell again within a few hours. Throught this whole process, I won't have sweated once. The odor isn't accompanied by sweat. What's the deal? How do I fix it? I'm desparate! Help!

Answer 1

It can be from multiple things. Maybe its what ur eating soo you should try eating something new and get a new diet or if uve been eating the same food for a while u might wanna eat something different. If youve been eating junk food u should try to start eating food thats more healthy,Read this: Drinking and eating certain foods can cause body odor. Caffeinated beverages, spicy foods, onions, garlic, cumin, curry and fish are just some of the culprits that can make body odor even worse.

Certain drugs like antipsychotic medications used in treating mental disorders, morphine and analgesics found in over the counter pain-relievers.

In males, a low level of the male hormones testosterone known as hypogonadism, can cause hot flashes and excessive sweating.

Sometimes heredity can be a factor in overactive body odor.

People with diabetes who must take insulin or oral medications, can experience more sweating than normal. Usually this occurs when there is a drop in their blood sugar.

An overactive thyroid can also cause you to perspire more than normal. When the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine, it can cause you to sweat more than you normally would.

In many people hyperhidrosis is the cause of overactive body odor. The condition is caused when nerves that control the sweat glands become overactive. While the problem is not as uncommon as it used to be, there are still some doctors who are not aware of the problem.

Once you have determined the exact cause of your overactive body odor, the next and final step is finding a solution to the problem. An increase in self-care, a natural approach or a difference in the fabric you wear are just a few of the ideas that can be found you can try:

Wearing natural fabrics like cotton, silk and wool will allow your skin to breathe. Natural fabrics tend to absorb perspiration better than artificial materials. If you find that your feet tend to sweat, try buying a pair of shoes made from a natural material such as leather.

A change in your diet can help eliminate overactive body odor. Try eliminating caffeinated drinks and foods with strong odors in them. Instead opt for a diet rich in fiber and zinc. A lack of zinc in your diet can bring out body odors since it controls how your body handles waste.

Showering more than once a day may also help in decreasing sweat and odor. Afterwards try using a deodorant with antiperspirant. Using a deodorant alone can only mask odor but not perspiration.

If you can’t use antiperspirant deodorants or they don’t help, the French swear by “Le Crystal Nature” which is a mineral salt that helps odor and perspiration without irritating skin. The product is available here in the United States in many health foods stores.

If your deodorant soap or body wash isn’t helping your situation, check out your local pharmacy for an antibacterial surgical scrub. If you can’t find them, ask your pharmacist.

If you’d much rather try a natural approach towards eliminating overactive body odor, sage tea is said to help minimize body perspiration.

Another natural approach to try is yoga. Yoga or any form of meditation can help you to relax and reduce the stress that triggers perspiration. Try your local library for a free source in yoga and meditation books, cds and videos.

Tomato juice could be another thing to try. An old folk remedy used in deodorizing family dogs that have been skunked, is said to work in eliminating overactive body odors as well. Pour two cups if tomato juice in your bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

Some people say that boric acid works for body odor. Apply the acid where you perspire after bathing. If you choose this method, use it wisely. Boric acid can irritate the skin if you use too much and it is dangerous around children and pets.

If you find that none of these solutions work for you, a visit to your family doctor may be needed. Your doctor can diagnose you properly and rule out any health conditions that may be the cause. Your doctor can then prescribe a medication or suggest treating the problem with Iontophoresis. In rare cases he or she may want to even schedule surgery.

or you can try this this called Anti Persperinte Soap. It will help get rid of ur BO. Or maybe you have bacteria. ttry this thing called crystal deodorant. Itsssss all natural and it kills the bacteria that causes odor!!! http://www.thecrystal.com/index.cfm If your really not finding anything that is working go to your docter and he will tell you what to do. I looked on some websites and found some other information:

I suggest you try different brands of deodorant. I have the very same problem only with sweat. I could list 10 deodorants that work for a short time but a few actually work well all day. For me Degree works the best. You could try that but what I'm saying is try different brands. It is very good as a female that you avoid anti-perspirants as sweating is a way of your body to excrete toxins. By preventing this natural process toxins are harbored and can enter breast tissue and cause breast cancer. This is what I have be told. Anyways try different brands and avoid anti persp like you have been! good luck!

Oh another thing I feel I should mention is that sweat does not cause odor rather bacteria (I know eew but your covered in it from head to toe even inside and out!) living in your underarms cause it. You could talk to a Dr. and see if there is some sort of supplemental creme or antibiotic(overprescribed i know) that may help reduce the bacteria present on your skin

Answer 2

I suggest you try different brands of deodorant. I have the very same problem only with sweat. I could list 10 deodorants that work for a short time but a few actually work well all day. For me Degree works the best. You could try that but what I'm saying is try different brands. It is very good as a female that you avoid anti-perspirants as sweating is a way of your body to excrete toxins. By preventing this natural process toxins are harbored and can enter breast tissue and cause breast cancer. This is what I have be told. Anyways try different brands and avoid anti persp like you have been! good luck!

Oh another thing I feel I should mention is that sweat does not cause odor rather bacteria (I know eew but your covered in it from head to toe even inside and out!) living in your underarms cause it. You could talk to a Dr. and see if there is some sort of supplemental creme or antibiotic(overprescribed i know) that may help reduce the bacteria present on your skin.

Answer 3

i sort of have the same problem. kinda icky to think about.. but yeah.. but the odd thing for me is it only happens so often.. i mean i can be running, or wearing like 50 sweat shirts and sweat a ton but never stink... but then again i can be wearing a cami and shorts and smeel like old onions! (its the only smell i can rleate to "BO") whats helped me the most drinking lots of water.. and i use the deoderant from bath and body works.. it smells great and unlike others brands the nice scent doesnt fade five minutes after you apply it... if you try changing your diet (which seems popular among other answers) and such then maybe you should go to a doctor.. probably a dermatologist would be best because they deal with skin.. but consult a doctor before you tr anything to kill bacteria just in case the smell comes from something else and the bacteria are nonexistant..

good luck.. and dont worry about the smell... ive beocme notorious for my Jessica Simpson Parfume cause i wear it so much... and hey.. it smells better than old onions! ha ha..

Answer 4

I have learned a lot reading all of these responses. Wow! For me, body order comes down to one of two things. 1) What I eat or 2) immunity to antiperspirant; I periodically have to change brands and it usually does not matter to which brand. Of course, then there is the ever popular day when I'm really stressed out. I may not actually "sweat", but all bets are off. I'll stink up pretty quick.

Answer 5

* Here are some suggestions and a website:

Drinking and eating certain foods can cause body odor. Caffeinated beverages, spicy foods, onions, garlic, cumin, curry and fish are just some of the culprits that can make body odor even worse.

Certain drugs like antipsychotic medications used in treating mental disorders, morphine and analgesics found in over the counter pain-relievers.

In males, a low level of the male hormones testosterone known as hypogonadism, can cause hot flashes and excessive sweating.

Sometimes heredity can be a factor in overactive body odor.

People with diabetes who must take insulin or oral medications, can experience more sweating than normal. Usually this occurs when there is a drop in their blood sugar.

An overactive thyroid can also cause you to perspire more than normal. When the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine, it can cause you to sweat more than you normally would.

In many people hyperhidrosis is the cause of overactive body odor. The condition is caused when nerves that control the sweat glands become overactive. While the problem is not as uncommon as it used to be, there are still some doctors who are not aware of the problem.

Once you have determined the exact cause of your overactive body odor, the next and final step is finding a solution to the problem. An increase in self-care, a natural approach or a difference in the fabric you wear are just a few of the ideas that can be found you can try:

Wearing natural fabrics like cotton, silk and wool will allow your skin to breathe. Natural fabrics tend to absorb perspiration better than artificial materials. If you find that your feet tend to sweat, try buying a pair of shoes made from a natural material such as leather.

A change in your diet can help eliminate overactive body odor. Try eliminating caffeinated drinks and foods with strong odors in them. Instead opt for a diet rich in fiber and zinc. A lack of zinc in your diet can bring out body odors since it controls how your body handles waste.

Showering more than once a day may also help in decreasing sweat and odor. Afterwards try using a deodorant with antiperspirant. Using a deodorant alone can only mask odor but not perspiration.

If you can’t use antiperspirant deodorants or they don’t help, the French swear by “Le Crystal Nature” which is a mineral salt that helps odor and perspiration without irritating skin. The product is available here in the United States in many health foods stores.

If your deodorant soap or body wash isn’t helping your situation, check out your local pharmacy for an antibacterial surgical scrub. If you can’t find them, ask your pharmacist.

If you’d much rather try a natural approach towards eliminating overactive body odor, sage tea is said to help minimize body perspiration.

Another natural approach to try is yoga. Yoga or any form of meditation can help you to relax and reduce the stress that triggers perspiration. Try your local library for a free source in yoga and meditation books, cds and videos.

Tomato juice could be another thing to try. An old folk remedy used in deodorizing family dogs that have been skunked, is said to work in eliminating overactive body odors as well. Pour two cups if tomato juice in your bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

Some people say that boric acid works for body odor. Apply the acid where you perspire after bathing. If you choose this method, use it wisely. Boric acid can irritate the skin if you use too much and it is dangerous around children and pets.

If you find that none of these solutions work for you, a visit to your family doctor may be needed. Your doctor can diagnose you properly and rule out any health conditions that may be the cause. Your doctor can then prescribe a medication or suggest treating the problem with Iontophoresis. In rare cases he or she may want to even schedule surgery.

Answer 6

You have some excellent feedback here, but also do realize that there is a difference between deoderant and anti-persparant. Some of them have both in them. Look at what you are eating, and also try changing your Deoderant. Also, if these things don't work, you may need to get prescription strength deoderant.

Answer 7

This is the same technique I have taught over 138,000 men and women in 157 countries to successfully treat their excessive sweating condition over the past 7 years!

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Answer 8

You could have a bacteria buildup. The best way to get rid of this is rub down daily in rubbing alcohol. Under arms too. It is a great bacteria destroyer.

Answer 9

I'm not sure if you eat junk food a lot but that could add to your "BO" problem. Try eating some healthy foods, go to a doctor and ask them if there id something you could do to fix it.

Answer 10

you need a anti persprirant and use it twice a day.I used to be a chef and I stunk so bad and then I finally changed to the brand secret, antiperspirant. (sp?) it worked with using it 3 times until my body got used to it and went down to 2 x a day. hope this helps.