What should I do if I have bromhidrosis (body odor) regularly?
Disease description:
Today, while hanging out with friends, they told me I had body odor (bromhidrosis), which left me extremely embarrassed. What should I do about body odor in daily life?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Axillary osmidrosis (body odor) primarily occurs due to an increased number of apocrine glands in the patient, leading to excessive sweating; the sweat is then broken down by bacteria, producing an unpleasant odor. For mild cases, maintaining good hygiene and applying antiperspirants can help alleviate symptoms. In more severe cases, surgical intervention—such as excision of the apocrine gland tissue—may be considered, which generally yields favorable results.
