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What Causes Foul Smell From The Back?
Good afternoon, My husband has had this foul odor coming from his back but just in one small area. He takes a shower 3 or 4 times a day and that smell keeps coming back? This is the first time this has ever happened, would you be able to tell me how or why this is happening on only one side? And how can we get rid of it for good? Thank you, Melissa Perez
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Hi. Is there a swelling or a pore there? If thats the case, it might be epidermoid cyst (sebaceous cyst). Consult a dermatologist. Cautery or excision might be needed to get rid of it.
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