Reasons You Might Smell Bad, Even With Good Hygiene

It is possible to continue to have body odor even when practicing good hygiene.

This sweat lacks the fats and other compounds that can smell when broken down by bacteria.

Foods

Foods that contain sulfur can contribute to body odor.

When you eat these foods, sulfur can build up and come out through eccrine sweat glands.

These include:

Medical Conditions

A condition calledhyperhidrosiscan cause you tosweat a lot.

People with this condition may sweat even when they don’t feel excessively hot or stressed.

Other medical conditions can also change your normal body scent.

These include:

In some cases, an odd body odor can be a sign of something serious.

For example, a bleach-like or urine-like smell may indicate kidney or liver problems.

Hormonal changes can cause changes or increases in body odor.

Fortunately, in most cases, it doesn’t signal a serious problem.

If you don’t sweat much but still get body odor, deodorants are a good choice.

Something else may be causing your body odor, such as a fungal infection.

Or, you just may need a stronger treatment.

Genetics may also play a role.

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