What should I do if I have body odor when I sweat?
Disease description:
I have been sweating a lot recently, and whenever I sweat, I have body odor. What should I do about having body odor every time I sweat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
When sweating causes body odor (bromhidrosis), the following measures can be taken to alleviate and treat the condition:
1. Maintain good personal hygiene: Bathe frequently, change clothes regularly, and keep the underarm area clean and dry to reduce bacterial growth and odor production.
2. Topical medications: Under a doctor's guidance, use medications with antibacterial and antiperspirant properties, such as aluminum chloride solution or deodorant powders, to help reduce body odor symptoms.
3. Physical treatments: Procedures such as laser therapy or high-frequency electroacupuncture can be used to destroy sweat gland tissue, thereby treating bromhidrosis.
4. Surgical treatment: If the body odor is severe and does not respond to the above treatments, surgical options such as minimally invasive sweat gland excision may be considered for a complete and permanent resolution of the condition.
