WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BODY ODOUR

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Body odour refers to the unpleasant smell that is usually emitted by the body. The  smell results from the presence of bacteria on the body. These bacteria rapidly double when they come in contact with sweat.

Cause of body odour

• ·        Sweating
• ·        Alcohol consumption
• ·        Fungal infection
• ·        Hereditary factor
• ·        Prolonged illness
• ·        Smoking
• ·        Weak metabolism
• ·        Skin problems
• ·        Strenuous work/exercise
• ·        Penile and vaginal discharges

Body parts commonly associated with body odour

• ·        Arm pits
• ·        Pubic hair
• ·        Genitalia
• ·        Feet
• ·        Groin
• ·        Skin
• ·        Ears etc

   

Remedy /prevention of body odour

1.     Maintain  a good personal hygiene

2.     Keep your armpits clean and neat

3.     Always have a wash after profuse sweating

4.     Wash your clothes with deodorant after sweating

5.     Treat fungal infection promptly

6.     Keep genitals/pubic hair clean

7.     Take showers at least, twice in a day and as much as thrice in day especially during hot season.

8.     During hot season, you can apply talc or baby powder to your arm-pits 

THIS ARTICLE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE PRINT EDITION OF HEALTHGUARD VOL 1NO7 IN 2012. ALL RIGHT RESERVED OF INSIGHT&PROJECT