Causes of body odor

1. Causes of body odor Here is one of the many causes of body odor that you should pay attention to:
1.1. Normal sweat glands on the human body have up to 2 to 5 million sweat glands but are divided into 2 main types are exocrine glands (eccrine glands) and apocrine glands (apocrine glands). In which, the secretory glands are the glands that secrete smelly sweat and are distributed in many places, especially in places where hair follicles are concentrated such as hair roots, armpits and genital areas. The secretory glands are responsible for the production of an individual's characteristic odor and this function of the secretory glands is regulated by endocrine processes and this can be inherited from the parents. But sometimes this smell is too strong to cause trouble for many people, causing body odor. Especially the case of children with body odor is often caused by this factor.
1.2. The smell of body sweat When in a very hot environment, the body will increase sweat to help regulate body temperature or in some cases use drugs that make the body sweat. The sweat on the body after secretion may not have a bad smell. But after a period of time on the surface of the skin, sweat is fermented by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi available on the skin, thereby causing body odor. Hairy areas such as armpits and groin sweat more and have more bacteria, so the smell is stronger.
In addition, on the natural body of each person there are a number of relatively different types of bacteria that live parasitically. Each set of bacteria on the skin will produce a different characteristic odor in each person. After the sweat is secreted and penetrated into the clothes, the bacteria will infect the skin into the clothes, combine with bacteria in the environment and the air to stick to the clothes, causing sweat fermentation in the clothes. The longer you wear sweaty clothes, the greater the risk of body odor from the clothes.

1.3. Odor from the hair Some people have a syndrome called “smell hair”. The prominent symptom is that the scalp and hair have a very unpleasant odor. It has been determined that the main cause of this syndrome is bacteria or fungi. These agents cause sweat on the head to increase, the fats in the frontal glands are broken down, causing them to stick to the scalp, thereby causing body odor.
1.4. Food can cause body odor Garlic, scallions and onions are quite familiar spices in the kitchen to help dishes become more attractive. However, these strong-smelling foods can cause body odor because when digested in the stomach will produce sulfur gas. The sulfur gas after reaching the large intestine will be absorbed by the body into the bloodstream and cause odor through the pores. Therefore, if you feel that your body often has a natural odor that makes you unnatural, you should limit the use of spices that can increase the smell of sweat on your body.
1.5. The habit of using antibacterial soap improperly Many people have the habit of using antibacterial soaps to eliminate body odor, especially in areas such as armpits, intimate areas... But the reality is If you use antibacterial soap incorrectly, it will increase body odor. Because when you use antibacterial soap, it easily makes the skin dry, when the skin is dry, the body will produce more sweat and make the body odor increase and show no signs of abating.
1.6. When you worry, stress, the body will produce cortisol, this is a hormone capable of stimulating the activity of sweat glands throughout the body, weakening the immune system and making the immune system weak. increase the bacteria living on the skin. That's why when a person faces pressure, stress, they often sweat more and the body stinks more.

2. How to reduce body odor The body stinks even though it does not cause direct effects on health. However, it makes many people feel self-conscious and affects the quality of life of those who have this problem. Some measures that can be used to help limit body odor include:
2.1. Use measures to reduce sweating When sweat on the body is secreted a lot, it will create conditions for bacteria to grow causing odor, so you should limit sweating by using fans, air conditioners. degrees, widen windows, increase ventilation to lower the ambient temperature of the workplace or home. In addition, antiperspirants can be used with the advice of a doctor.
2.2.Deodorize body odor by cleaning bacteria on the body. Wash regularly and wash intimate areas with clean water and soap. Especially in the summer, you should bathe and change sweaty clothes regularly to limit odors. In addition, skin diseases such as boils, itchy sores, and wounds are also reservoirs of bacteria that need to be treated thoroughly. For women, it is necessary to clean the intimate area properly every day and actively examine and treat gynecological diseases to get rid of the odor in the private area.

2.3. Choose clothes and clean them properly. Wear cotton clothes that absorb sweat well and need to change clothes several times a day to avoid odors from clothes. If the clothes are soaked with sweat, they need to be changed as soon as you get home and must be soaked with soap or washed so that bacteria do not have a chance to cause odors. In addition, you should also choose sweat-absorbent socks and also need to regularly change socks, wash your shoes if you have sweaty feet.
2.4. Using deodorant rollers In the composition of deodorant rollers, there are often bacteria-killing substances, substances that reduce armpit sweat, and substances that help keep odors. These substances interact with substances that have a bad odor in the armpits and can form compounds that do not have an odor. It is necessary to use deodorant according to the instructions on the package, but for people with sensitive skin, it is necessary to monitor whether the skin is allergic. If you are allergic and show signs of itching, acne, you need to stop using it immediately and wait until it is completely gone, then you can use another type that does not cause allergies to the skin.
2.5. You can use natural remedies. Some herbs like lemon and ginger can help reduce body odor. You need to take a clean bath, then cut a fresh lemon in half, rub half of the fruit on the armpits and wait for about 5 to 10 minutes, then wash.
In case of a lot of bad smell, do it once a day, after the odor is gone, rub lemon twice a week. Use fresh ginger, crush it, apply water to the armpits, once a day. In addition, alum is a traditional medicine that is used very effectively in the treatment of underarm odor, you can use alum to grind a fine powder, rub it into your armpits, once a day, after a few days the odor will disappear. Can be maintained by rubbing twice a week.
In addition, people with body odor should limit foods that can bring on body odor such as garlic, onions, onions, strong spices, drinks such as coffee, and alcohol that also cause odors.
Above are the possible causes of body odor. Although there is no cure for body odor, current measures can reduce unpleasant odors.