Many people experience smelly armpits from time to time. When people sweat, the liquid mixes with the bacteria on the skin. When this dries, it can cause an unpleasant smell. Several remedies are ...

There’s nothing more embarrassing than a strong, noticeable body odor. It’s one thing to smell a bit unpleasant after working out, but quite another to shower and apply deodorant only to find you ...

Armpits smell when your sweat comes into contact with the bacteria on your skin. Certain practices may help reduce body odor. Smelly armpits may make you self-conscious, even though most people have ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD There has been a growing interest in detoxes and cleanses as a way to remove toxins from your body and boost health. Among these are armpit detoxes, which ...

For most of us, sweat is a part of everyday life. It’s normal to smell after a hard workout or on a particularly hot day. Fun fact: the sweat itself isn’t what’s causing the stink. Your sudden ...

Your armpits smell when the bacteria on your skin mix with the sweat your body produces. While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or ...

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It's all fun and games until you realize your underarms don't pass the smell test. While deodorant may serve as your first line of defense against unwanted odors, it's not always enough to combat ...

As heat waves conquer swaths of the country, your B.O. is one more thing you have to worry about. To tackle the sour smell in your armpits, a dermatologist explained that body odor may be caused by ...

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Showers are supposed to leave your underarms (and the rest of you) smelling fresh and clean. So if your armpits still smell after a shower, what’s going on? “When somebody feels like they’re still ...