My Armpit Oozes Offensive Odour

Dear Agatha,

I am 22-year-old boy with odour in my armpit. I noticed it eight years ago while in school and active in sports then.

The problem has persisted and don’t know what to do about it.

I need your help.

Mark.

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Dear Mark,

It is almost normal at your age but you must begin to pay more attention to your personal hygiene because the presence of an odour is an indication that you aren’t doing certain things right. Sweat beads trapped in between hair in the armpit can give off bad odour if not properly washed and attended to.

Because most people sweat profusely under the armpit, chances of the place ever staying clean and odour-free is slim especially if one is the kind that sweats heavily as a result of high energy engagements like sports.

What you should do is to get into the habit of shaving off the hair under your armpit. There is nothing sexy or masculine about having hair shaved under the armpit especially if it has become home to germs.

It makes maintenance of the armpit very easy. Use powerful deodorants as well as body spray under the armpit. Also make sure, while washing your shirts that special attention is paid to the armpit, to wash off sweat beads trapped on the material and also prevent discolouration.

This should take care of the problem but if it persists please see your doctor.

Good luck.