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writes:I have a problem. a BO problem. I don't know why or how it has happened. I shower daily (under my armpits also) and i don't wear the same t-shirt for 2 days. what can it be then? Reply to this Question
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reader, Dr Vendetta +, writes (3 January 2008):
 Thanks for clearing up the age part.and i hate to bug you about this but. is is merely the oder or is it more so sweat?i ask this because i went thought something like this. and the product i used helped to no end. http://www.odaban.com/i don't know if this site allows external linking but hey it is helps.i also shave my armpits. that helps a lot too
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reader, JohnR  +, writes (3 January 2008):
 As many have said, can't tell your age here. If you are a teenager going through puberty, there isn't anything you can do except shower daily or twice a day. Change socks, underwear, t-shirts twice a day and use a strong anti-persperant. You will grow out of this in about 1-2 years.
If you are older and already through puberty, then I would think that it is a chemical reaction in your body. Everyone has different levels of 'body smells'. Some stronger than others, and your diet can definately affect your body odor. The best advice about foods to avoid is to picture what would happen to the food if left out room temperature for 3 days. Some foods (like most vegs and fruits) will wilt. Some foods like meats will turn a green color. But the ones that actually get moldy and turn to gelataneous mush are the ones that will make you smell. Think of a rotten onion, or of spoiled milk or sour cream. Limit your intake of anything that would be really gross after 3 days.
Hope this helps a little.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 January 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionfor all those who think i'm a teenager, I'm 20. so 7 years too late in terms of puberty being a cause.
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reader, agony_advice +, writes (3 January 2008):
Hi, I can sympathise with you there because my younger sister suffered terribly with bad body odour. The doctor claimed that there was nothing wrong with her and recommended a strong anti-perspirant. However, we discovered crystal deoderant, you can use this by wetting the crystal stick using it in any problem areas and then drying the stick and you get a lot more use out of it than any normal spray or roll on. This is probably avaible at local stores such as superdrug and a natural store such as Holland and Barrett. Hope that helps x
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reader, agony_advice +, writes (3 January 2008):
Hi, I can sympathise with you there because my younger sister suffered terribly with bad body odour. The doctor claimed that there was nothing wrong with her and recommended a strong anti-perspirant. However, we discovered crystal deoderant, you can use this by wetting the crystal stick using it in any problem areas and then drying the stick and you get a lot more use out of it than any normal spray or roll on. This is probably avaible at local stores such as superdrug and a natural store such as Holland and Barrett. Hope that helps x
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (3 January 2008):
 I am assuming you are a teenager, and for guys going through puberty, this is a normal, but pesky issue. If you are showering everyday, using a strong anti-perspirant-deodorant, and wearing clean shirts everyday that is most of the battle.
You also have to clean any hoodies that your a wearing and jackets that you are wearing frequently. Outwear can carry the odor too, and if you aren't dry-cleaning or washing it regularly, it retains the odor.
If none of this helps to improve your problem, consult a Doctor about your problem. He may have a few suggestions about what causes this problem for you.
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reader, Dr Vendetta +, writes (3 January 2008):
Depends on your age. as Sandman said possibly puberty.
certain deodorants ( spray ones ) actually make me sweat more. even if they are antiperspirants.
i would sweat even in cold weather. even if i myself was freezing. i discovered i actually suffered with a medical condiction called hyper-hydrosis basicly means you swaet. alot. i found an over the counter medication that works amazingly well. i onyl found it when i was 20. wish i had knowen about it sooner. but thats life.
let us know your age amd maybe we can help more
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reader, Sandman +, writes (3 January 2008):
 Puberty maybe? Not sure since your age isn't posted - but it might mean that you need to start to using deodorants with antiperspirants.
Once puberty starts really getting into gear - you start secreting from glands that you didn't secrete from before. The bacteria that normally live in your armpits (and other dark, warm moist environments) begin to digest this sweat and thus the byproduct is an odor. Antiperspirants help to decrease the amount of perspiration made and the deodorant helps to keep the armpit smelling fresh.
Hope this helps.
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reader, solviva +, writes (3 January 2008):
If you think you smell or someone is telling you, you smell just ware an anti persperant that should solve your problem. Dont ware nomal deoderants they do not work. Shure for men is very good. Hope this helps.
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reader, Ponungalungb +, writes (3 January 2008):
 Are people telling you that you stink or do you just notice the smell yourself? Ask a friend to take a sniff and to give you an honest answer regarding your odor. All people have some form of body odor. Some are just a little more hard to take than others.
Deodorants can help.
It might be something you ate (or eat) . . . like garlic? Check with your doctor if it really is an issue.
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