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How To Prevent Sweaty And Smelly Buttocks?

I v been having bad odors from my backside for about a year now, but I don t know what could it be. I m thinking that i could have parasites or it can be something else because i sweat a lot and stress out, but I shower twice a day and clean good after a bowel movement. Can you please help me.
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Hi,

Buttocks has eccrine glands and it's secretion Increases with number of conditions like:
- Rise in body temperature
- Physical activities - walking, running, weight lifting
- Stress and anxiety
- Hyperthyroidism
- Obesity
- Hormonal imbalance
- Piles or any abscess etc.
I advise you to:
- Change clothes often
- Use cotton under wears which absorbs moisture and allow good airflow
- Apply corn starch powder between the buttocks which absorbs excess moisture and prevent skin infections
- Zinc oxide cream to avoid irritation resulting from sweat
- Antiperspirants with care as it might cause skin irritation

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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How To Prevent Sweaty And Smelly Buttocks?

Hi, Buttocks has eccrine glands and it s secretion Increases with number of conditions like: - Rise in body temperature - Physical activities - walking, running, weight lifting - Stress and anxiety - Hyperthyroidism - Obesity - Hormonal imbalance - Piles or any abscess etc. I advise you to: - Change clothes often - Use cotton under wears which absorbs moisture and allow good airflow - Apply corn starch powder between the buttocks which absorbs excess moisture and prevent skin infections - Zinc oxide cream to avoid irritation resulting from sweat - Antiperspirants with care as it might cause skin irritation Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician