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Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Mobsync(m): 3:33pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
What is body odour? Body odour, also known as bromhidrosis, osmidrosis or ozochrotia is an unpleasant smell given off when bacteria on the human skin break down protein in sweat into acid. Causes of body odour Body odour can be caused by; *High rate of perspiration (sweating) as people who sweat more are bound to have it. *Obesity with obese people more likely to have it. *Hairy armpits and privates. *Wearing of (wet) socks and/or shoes which causes moist air to become trapped in the feet. *Excessive consumption spices of spicy foods. *Consumption of foods with strong odour e.g; garlic and onions. *Medical conditions like diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease. Treatment of body odour. (1) Always keep the armpits and privates clean and well-shaved: Shave all those hair off your armpits and privates and wash with anti-bacterial soap and warm water. (2) Bathe regularly: The action of warm water on the skin kills bacteria, so ensure you bathe at least twice daily and up to thrice on hot days. You should also ensure you use very clean dry towels after bathing as bacteria doesn't thrive well on dry skin. (3) Always wear clean clothes: Change your clothes daily (no matter how clean they are). Wash them thoroughly; allow them to dry properly; iron them (as the heat kills any bacteria left) and finally, store them in a dry environment. Also clothes made of natural fibres like cotton, wool and silk are good for people with body odour as they help the skin breathe. (4) Avoid fatty, oily, fried and (fast) foods which contain alot of additives and preservatives as these chemicals leave the body through the sweat pores. (5) Use deodorants and antiperspirants: Deodorants make the skin more acidic thus making bacteria have difficulty surviving on it while antiperspirants stop the sweat pores from producing sweat. (6) Surgery: Surgery is usually recommended for cases of severe body odour. It involves removing a small area of skin from the armpit and the tissue just below it so as to get rid of the sweat glands there. (7) Botulinum toxin: For those of us who don't know, botulinum toxin is the most poisonous biological substance known to man. Nevertheless, it is very effective in treating excessive sweating temporarily for about 4-9 months. Should you choose this procedure, you should consult a skilled dermatologist who would inject small measures of the toxin into multiple sites in the skin at the apex of the armpit. And before you start getting any ideas about buying the toxin somewhere and applying it yourself so as to avoid paying the doctor's fees, I would advice you to read the first line over again. SOURCE Click for how to cure hiccups Click for natural remedies for pimples 10 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by InsaneTamie(m): 5:00pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
First to comment..*skelewu thingz.. By the way, thanks for the tip. 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Alikaxon(m): 5:28pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
InsaneTamie: First to comment..*skelewu thingz.. By the way, thanks for the tip.It's by contributing to the topic, and not by shouting "first to commen" even when u commented nothing. To the topic, There are some body odour that are natural and as such stubburn or resistant to some of these solution. A case were the body odour started from child birth, there might be no solution. Maybe it could only be prevented from birth, like; thorough bathing of the new born baby. The natural one can be difficult to treat, but the "man caused" As I'll rather call it is more receptive to treatment, If positive changes are made. Cheers!!! 5 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by InsaneTamie(m): 5:57pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Alikaxon: It's by contributing to the topic, and not by shouting "first to commen" even when u commented nothing. To the topic, There are some body odour that are natural and as such stubburn or resistant to some of these solution. A case were the body odour started from child birth, there might be no solution. Maybe it could only be prevented from birth, like; thorough bathing of the new born baby.Sorry for being childish, B T W, The most popular kinda body odour is the one caused by sweat..yucks, one has to stylishly back away from them. |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by adexsimply(m): 9:32pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
what if someone smells like a goat? I mean the male goat, how can you treat that? 7 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Nobody: 9:33pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I thought sometn like this was on fp not too long ago? Na so NL'ders get body odour? Abi na d mods? 7 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by mcdokwe(m): 9:34pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
handy |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by anselm791(m): 9:35pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
In one sentence, body odour equals dirtiness and treatment is good hygiene. Shikena! 3 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by chymystique(f): 9:36pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Body Odour, Mouth Odour a biG Turn-Off for me!!! @ op, doz dt work for those that their own Body Odour smells lik ABONIKI balm?? .. Cos I wanna recommend dis for someone 2 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by ItsUncleDee(m): 9:36pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
U n ya family shal neva witness any form of body odour in jesus name...ha mouth odour no go b ya portion o 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by duni04(m): 9:36pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
adexsimply: what if someone smells like a goat? I mean the male goat, how can you treat that?Ar u asking for urself or somebody? 11 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by imsuboi(m): 9:38pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
ItsUncleDee: U n ya family shal neva witness any form of body odour in jesus name...ha mouth odour no go b ya portion o you well? chymystique: Body Odour, Mouth Odour a biG Turn-Off for me!!! LoL. 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by adexsimply(m): 9:38pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
duni04:does it matter? 5 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by ayobase(m): 9:38pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Body odour is just like cancer, HIV and the likes of terminal diseases. Na only those who get money fit maintain am..simple! Just make sure that ur new born baby is instantly bathed thoroughly after birth......some body odour na die (the GIDI GANs)....You go even dey SEE the odour under those perfumes worn! 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Adex097: 9:39pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Hmmm...this thread stinks. *runs outta thread* 5 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by bebe2(f): 9:40pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
this is very serious, pple dnt seem to know they have it most pple in naija have it, i think its the consistent heat. 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by adexsimply(m): 9:41pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
bebe2:you get body odour ? 2 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Awelechukwu16(f): 9:42pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
thanks op |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Nobody: 9:43pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Booked! Brb! |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Adex097: 9:43pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Awelechukwu16: thanks opehya 3 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Nobody: 9:46pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Dnt just thank op, tell us if u have body odour! #period! 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by Nobody: 9:48pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Omoh see gobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who dey smell for here |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by godman01(m): 9:51pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Bathe, Cream and apply Perfume. |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by mu2sa2: 9:51pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Human sweat is odourless. That is, your sweat is absolutely without any smell. The sweaty odour results when sweat mixes with the excretion of bacteria on your skin (everyone has bacteria on the skin). So if u want to stop body odour control bacteria on skin especially the armpits. Simply dab antiseptic on your armpits using cotton balls and wash with soap - repeat morning & evening. That will control bacteria and when u sweat there will be no odour. Sweating is natural; it's body odour that's embarrassing. So allow your body to sweat but eliminate the odour-never use antipersperant. 10 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by omanifrank(m): 9:52pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
hm |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by sylvar02(m): 9:52pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I'm here too!!! 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by lyfe(m): 9:53pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
ayobase: Body odour is just like cancer, HIV and the likes of terminal diseases. Is that really true? I heard if new born babies don't get bathed on time they develop a lifetime body odor. I know some peeps who are like this, you can smell them from miles away. 1 Like |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by veave(f): 9:55pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
for cleaner and fresher body smell, rub lime juice on ur armpit before bathing 3 to 4 times weekly... 2 Likes |
Re: Causes And Treatment Of Body Odour by sylvar02(m): 9:56pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
lyfe: Haba |
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