How to treat acquired axillary odor

Acquired axillary osmidrosis (bromhidrosis) management mainly includes general treatment, pharmacological treatment, and surgical treatment. General treatment emphasizes personal hygiene, such as frequent bathing, regular changing of clothes, and keeping the underarm area clean and dry. Pharmacological treatment may involve the use of antiperspirants such as aluminum chloride solution, formaldehyde solution, or medications like axillary deodorant powders and urotropine solution, which help reduce sweat gland secretion and eliminate bacteria, thereby alleviating odor. For severe cases that significantly affect quality of life, surgical options such as sweat gland excision or minimally invasive procedures for axillary osmidrosis may be considered. These surgical treatments aim to achieve a curative effect by removing apocrine glands or disrupting sweat gland function. The specific treatment method should be determined based on individual conditions after consulting with a physician.