Why do my armpits stink no matter what I do?

Question

I am 15 years old, I sweat alot, and my arm pits stink no matter what I do. I wear guys deodernat and it works for about 6 hours if that. I wash my pits every day and they are always shaved. I have washed my armpits 5 times today, and reapplied my deodernat every time. I do not want the botox shots! What can I do?

Answer 1

The amount of body odor you produce is based on the ability of your body to filter substances that it intakes. The stuff that it filters out and expels through sweat smells bad. The better your body is at filtering, the more bad stuff it expels, and the more your sweat smells. It has to do with genetics, there's nothing you can really do about how your body filters. However, there are ways to reduce or eliminate the odor.


Let me tell you a secret about deoderant: it does not eliminate odors. All it does is mask them, and therefore, if your smell is too strong, then it will still "come through". My sister had this same problem. What you really need is something to kill germs. Make a powdery mixture of baking soda and cornstarch, one part baking soda to one part cornstarch. The baking soda will disenfect your armpits. Baking soda, if used in excess, can create a burning feeling, so some cornstarch is used to dilute it so no burning occurs. After you shower and your armpits are well-dried, apply a some of the mixture to your armpits using an old powder-applying pad that comes with makeup. Lightly brush off the excess. Now, your armpits won't stink. After this, lightly spray on some deoderant just to add a nice smell. This is not necessary at all, you won't give off any foul odors anway, but this just adds nice smells to it. My sisters armpits used to stink this salty-fishy (sry, i know thats disgusting) smell before she started doing this. I hope that this helped and good luck!

Answer 2

A common problem at your age. There's some sort of mineral stone that you can rub on problem spots like this, probably a form of alum. Or you can buy alum at the drug store, or in the grocery store spice area (it's used or pickling). There are also home treatments for stinky feet, and the one that comes to mind is soaking in strong tea. So if you can find a way to sleep with damp tea bags bound into your armpits, that might give you some relief. Give it some time (at least a week) to show results.

Answer 3

My Armpits Always Smell

Answer 4

it happens... try changing your diet certain foods can cause different body odors. Also carry around a clean washcloth wherever you go or some antibacterial hand wipes and anytime you feel sweaty wipe it away... shower every day twice a day if you have to especially if you are really active or do sports... and keep deoderant on :) you might try antipersperant it may work better than just the regular deoderant. There is a difference, it doesn't just mask the smell.

Answer 5

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 6

This can often be a sign that you aren't drinking enough water.

Answer 7

If its something you are really self concious about, maybe you should talk to your parents and discuss with them going to a doctor. Botox injections in the underarms can stop you from sweating. There are also prescription deodorants a doctor can prescribe.

Answer 8

shave away your arm pit hair and your bad odor will go away...

Answer 9

If you feel self-councious about it go to your doctor
they might be able to help

Answer 10

see your dr.