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Suggest Remedy For Body Odor From Underarms While Under Stress

Lately, when under stress, my underarms give off a strong odor (sort of like cat pee). It s very embarrassing and showering and using clinical strength antiperspirant does not seem to help that much. Could I use an antibacterial soap like Dettol in that area to help kill the odor causing bacteria? In an act of desperation, I spread some antibiotic ointment there for the past few days....It seems to help but I don t know if it s a good idea to use regularly.
Mon, 11 May 2020
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Hello,

It is not a good idea to use antibiotics cream or ointment there regularly. Having more water on your diet can help you with it.

Being stressed can cause sweating which can make you to sweat also and so the smell will be more evident. Use cotton and wide clothes. Use an antiperspirant.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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Suggest Remedy For Body Odor From Underarms While Under Stress

Hello, It is not a good idea to use antibiotics cream or ointment there regularly. Having more water on your diet can help you with it. Being stressed can cause sweating which can make you to sweat also and so the smell will be more evident. Use cotton and wide clothes. Use an antiperspirant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka