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What Causes Metallic Body Odor?
at random times my hands and fingers start to give off a strong metallic like smell, almost like pennies ? I looked this up and I don t wanna diagnose myself but everything mentioned diabetes, my father has it. I ve never had a high sugar diet but I m aware I don t need to if Its genetics.Do you think this is true ? What else could cause this ?
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's
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Hello,
Metallic body odor has some causes like personal products that have metallic mineral compounds. exposed wounds, people who use metal tools or work with chemical compounds, clothing, and accessories that contain metal buttons might cause chemical reactions when they contact the surface of the skin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Metallic body odor has some causes like personal products that have metallic mineral compounds. exposed wounds, people who use metal tools or work with chemical compounds, clothing, and accessories that contain metal buttons might cause chemical reactions when they contact the surface of the skin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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