Body Odour

During teenage years, our sweat glands are more active and produce excessive sweat especially around the armpit, between the thighs, scalp, palms of hands and soles of feet.

Here are a few factors of body odour:

1. Hormonal changes during teenage years may produce oily sweats which can easily attract bacteria and cause foul smelling body odour.
2. Poor hygiene among teenagers may contribute to body odour as well.
3. Chronic medical conditions such as thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver diasese, diabetes mellitus and heart disease may cause excessive sweating.
4. Hyperhydrosis
5. Stress or anxiety

6 tips to overcome body odour among teenagers:

1. Bathe everyday and properly dry the skin after bath to prevent bacterial growth
2. Cleanse the armpit region using antibacterial soap to prevent excessive sweating and bacterial growth
3. Wear clean clothes especially fabric made from cotton which can easily absorb sweat.
4. Use deodorant to combat body odour and reduce excessive sweating. For sensitive skin, please opt for hypoallergernic deodorant.
5. Avoid oily and spicy foods
6. Wash feet daily with clean water and wear cotton socks.

Reference: http://myhealth.moh.gov.my/en/body-odour/