What are the treatment methods for axillary osmidrosis (bromhidrosis)?
Disease description:
I suffer from bromhidrosis (body odor), and my armpits constantly emit a foul, unpleasant smell. What are the treatment options for axillary bromhidrosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gan Liqiang
Treatment options for axillary osmidrosis (bromhidrosis) include medications, surgery, and laser therapy. Medications—such as antiperspirant powders (e.g., bromhidrosis powder, zinc oxide nylon powder)—may be used; application must strictly follow medical instructions and be applied topically to the axillary region to alleviate odor symptoms. For moderate-to-severe cases, minimally invasive surgical procedures—performed via small incisions—may be employed. Additionally, hair-removal laser therapy can specifically target bromhidrosis by destroying apocrine glands, thereby achieving therapeutic effects.
