What Are the Treatment Options for Axillary Bromhidrosis?

May 28, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I suffer from severe axillary osmidrosis—whenever I raise my arms, a strong sour odor immediately emanates. What are the available treatment options for axillary osmidrosis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
There are numerous treatment options for axillary osmidrosis (body odor). The most rapid and effective method is surgery, which currently represents the most effective, stable, and definitive treatment for this condition. During surgery, large apocrine glands located in the dermis of the axilla are typically completely excised, resulting in more durable therapeutic outcomes and a lower risk of recurrence. Additionally, injecting medications into the axilla or applying topical antimicrobial agents locally can also be highly effective, helping to eliminate axillary odor more quickly.