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Body odour can generally be considered as an unpleasant smell our bodies give off. It is usually a result of bacteria on the skin breaking down acids in sweat. Body odour is also known as Bromhidrosis. It becomes stronger over time, as more bacteria and sweat build up on the skin, and they interact with each other.
It becomes more evident if precautionary measures are not taken by puberty. Body odour is largely linked to the APOCRINE GLANDS. Apocrine glands are found in the genital area, eyelids, armpits, breast and ear. They are principally responsible for body odour because the sweat they produce is high in protein which can be easily broken down by bacteria.
Body odour is often caused by;
- Stress
- Diet
- Underlying medical condition
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
- Keep armpits clean; a large concentration of apocrine glands can be found in the armpits, thereby making the area susceptible to rapid development of body odour
- Use of deodorant, body spray or anti-perspirant
- Regular bathing; and in exceptionally hot weathers, consider bathing more than once a day
- Shave armpits regularly; this allows sweat to evaporate quicker, giving bacteria less time to break it down
- Avoid spicy foods; curry, garlic and other spicy foods have the potential to make some people’s sweat more pungent
- Always wear clean clothes.
Prevention is the most effective way to prevent the stink.
- Arogundade Adedamola – Client Service Executive at Redcare HMO