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What Causes Foul Body Odour?
I m a male, 41 years old. The last week or so, I have an odor that smells like a$$. I shower, and 5 minutes later, I can smell it again. No pain or discomfort at all, just the smell. I thoroughly clean, and have not been able to get rid of this. Any ideas?
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Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hello,
If you clean yourself daily twice with mild body soap and you keep yourself neat and clean, there are no specific reasons for your body odor. Body odor is always caused by sweat.
Some say it is the smell of bacteria growing on the body, but it is actually the result of bacteria breaking down protein into certain acids.
You should consult a doctor if you experience sudden change in your body odor for investigation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
If you clean yourself daily twice with mild body soap and you keep yourself neat and clean, there are no specific reasons for your body odor. Body odor is always caused by sweat.
Some say it is the smell of bacteria growing on the body, but it is actually the result of bacteria breaking down protein into certain acids.
You should consult a doctor if you experience sudden change in your body odor for investigation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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