How to treat axillary odor during puberty
Disease description:
We usually don't have convenient access to showers at high school, so I can only take a bath after several days. I sweat a lot under my armpits, which often have a sour odor. A doctor diagnosed me with axillary odor (bromhidrosis). How can axillary odor during puberty be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The treatment of axillary odor during puberty can be approached from multiple aspects. Daily hygiene serves as the foundation, including frequent bathing and changing clothes, especially choosing loose and breathable clothing to reduce sweating. Dietary regulation is also important; consuming fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, such as apples and kiwifruit, may help alleviate symptoms. Regarding pharmacological treatment, deodorants and antiperspirants can be used to reduce sweat secretion and odor. For patients with severe symptoms, surgical treatments, such as minimally invasive surgery, are also an option, aiming to destroy the apocrine glands to achieve therapeutic effects. Physical treatments, such as laser therapy and microwave therapy, can also effectively improve axillary odor. The management of axillary odor during puberty should comprehensively consider daily care, dietary adjustments, pharmacological treatment, and surgical interventions to achieve the best therapeutic outcome.
