![]() Interventions for the treatment of pityriasis versicolor. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies 2012. In: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. Yeast infections: Candidiasis, tinea (pityriasis) versicolor and malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. What are your thoughts on bacterial cream? Good idea or avoid it? Bacterial creams are not really essential to prevent body odour, unless there is a specific problem such as folliculitis or ingrown hair. As sweat collects in the hair follicles leading to bacteria build-up, it is appropriate to restrict the hair growth and keep the area clean. Another way to keep the underarm area clean, is to undergo laser hair reduction service. This can help reduce the perspiration for as long as 6-8 months, after which it can be repeated. With a few tiny pricks, botox is injected at certain points in the axilla of maximum sweat gland concentration. Excessive perspiration is termed as Hyperhidrosis- one can undergo a Botox treatment for it (excessive perspiration) in the underarm area. The apocrine sweat glands are concentrated more near the hair follicles. Fact or fiction? Can something be done with the follicles? We have two types of sweat glands-eccrine and apocrine glands. People with more hair follicle produce more sweat. Do they work? They are good in preventing mouth odour (bad breath), not general body odour. "In a hot and humid country like ours, I in fact recommend people to bathe twice in a day to keep the body clean and odour free." What about deodorant tablets and pills. "There is no excuse and no alternative for hygiene," says Dr. Keeping them in mind (and prayers), we asked the expert if there could be any other hygiene alternatives available out there? The response was straightaway 'no'. Talking about washing, it's an unfortunate reality that there exist people around us, who've got something called ablutophobia (fear of bathing), while there are others who simply prefer not to bathe. Using a loofah with your soap or shower gel will be an effective method for gentle skin exfoliation. It surely will help in keeping the underarm area clean thus aids in keeping the body odor under check. Is exfoliating the underarm a good practice? Can I use a normal soap or face wash for that? Exfoliation is process of removing the dead skin cells. It helps the deo stay for long and keeps the skin dry. As for the deodorant, use a little talcum powder before applying the deo. Use the anti-antiperspirant on the skin. Wear cotton clothes - Drink plenty of water - Reduce caffeine intake and consume herbal and green tea. Apply dusting powder in all the body folds after shower. So for better results you could follow a healthy routine like - Shower at least two times a day if you sweat a lot. Here, as the body sweats more, and there is a build-up of dead cells, grime and bacteria, the anti-antiperspirant is not able to be effective for long. What should be done to make it last long? It always helps to address the causative factor to achieve better results. Once my antiperspirant and deo wears off, the foul smell comes back. Deodorants do not prevent or control the amount you sweat, but they help to mask the body odour. ![]() They work on reducing the amount of sweat. These lotions contain aluminium chloride and should be used in the underarms, palms and soles at night. ![]() What about antiperspirant and deodorants? Use anti-antiperspirant lotions if you sweat excessively. Fortunately, yes! There are varied ways one can control the body odour on a day to day basis, as Dr Pai lists them: - follow a healthy and balanced diet complete with nutritional supplements - topical application of aluminium chloride at night - anti-fungal/talcum powders during the day When it comes to diet, Pai recommends avoiding garlic and onion because, "they are known to trigger foul body odour." A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, adequate protein intake, whole grains and supplements like Vitamin B complex and zinc is recommended and of course a minimum of 2-3 litres of water daily. ![]()
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