How to Remove Body Odor (Axillary Odor)
Disease description:
My husband has bromhidrosis (body odor), and the smell becomes particularly strong in hot weather. How can bromhidrosis (axillary odor) be treated or eliminated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Methods for eliminating bromhidrosis (foul-smelling sweat), including pharmacological treatment, involve topical application of methenamine solution to reduce sweat secretion. Surgical excision is another option, whereby the patient’s apocrine sweat glands are removed. This approach typically provides thorough and effective elimination of axillary odor, though it may leave scars at the surgical site. In daily life, individuals should maintain good hygiene practices—such as frequent bathing and changing clothes—and minimize strenuous physical activity.
