What should I do if using hair removal cream on underarm hair leads to body odor?
In general, developing body odor after using depilatory cream may be due to irritation of the apocrine glands by the cream, although pre-existing body odor cannot be ruled out. Common treatments to improve body odor include injections of botulinum toxin type A, gold microneedling, high-frequency electrocautery, fractional laser therapy, and sweat gland excision. It is recommended to seek medical advice promptly and receive appropriate treatment under professional guidance.
Procedure Name |
Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection |
Gold Microneedling |
High-Frequency Electrocautery |
Fractional Laser Therapy |
Sweat Gland Excision |
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Procedure Overview |
Reduces sweat secretion through botulinum toxin injection |
Uses high-frequency current on underarm skin, destroying apocrine glands via thermal effect |
Inserts electric needles along hair follicles, using heat to denature and destroy hair follicles and sweat glands |
Destroys apocrine glands to reduce sweat secretion |
Removes apocrine glands to treat body odor |
Indications |
Mild body odor |
Mild to moderate body odor |
Mild to moderate body odor |
Moderate to severe body odor |
Body odor caused by overdeveloped sweat glands |
Duration of Effect |
3–6 months |
3–5 years |
6–12 months |
3–6 months |
6–12 months |
Advantages |
1. Inhibits bacterial growth 2. Convenient to perform |
1. Simple and easy to perform 2. Minimal invasiveness |
1. Reduces bacterial proliferation 2. Few side effects |
1. Simultaneously addresses hair removal and body odor 2. Minimal trauma |
1. Permanent removal 2. Reduces sweating |
Potential Risks |
1. Possible development of resistance 2. Effects are not long-lasting |
1. Limited effectiveness 2. Results vary among individuals |
1. Requires long-term commitment 2. Cannot cure severe body odor permanently |
1. Pigmentation 2. Possible recurrence |
1. More invasive 2. Risk of scarring |
| Reference Price | 1,000–3,000 CNY per session | 3,000–8,000 CNY per session |
3,000–5,000 CNY per session | 3,000–5,000 CNY per session | 2,000–5,000 CNY per session |
It is advisable to maintain good personal hygiene and keep the skin clean and dry in daily life to prevent recurrence of body odor.
