what causes a very bad smell from a person

Uganda
August 20, 2012 8:45am CST
i can't tell what is really wrong with my friend, she bathes but still her armpits smell so bad what could really be causing this because i want to help her. someone told me that she should buy a deodorant but when she did it became worse. some one said that it caused by not shaving can that bring a bad smell please help her
7 responses
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
20 Aug 12
This might be brcausr of the food she e as ts. If she is fond of eating really spicy good, then it msnigests in her sweat
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@jureathome (5361)
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
Maybe she needs to change her soap to an antibacterial type. Then she has to change in to clean clothes, everytime. As for her armpits, if it gets too sweaty, then she has to shave or wax the hair to minimize odor. She may have to use antiperspirant and deodorizer every so often. If good hygiene still doesn't do the trick, there may be something internal going on. She may have some system problems that's causing the body odor.
• Italy
21 Aug 12
hi jure! or try to put some cologne every time she will change her clothes
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
I remember my nanny before. She has this really obnoxious smell but she doesn't seem to know or care. I've bought her a deodorant twice, just so it would help minimize the smell. However, when she ran out of deo, she wouldn't think of buying one for her own. And, I think she wears her clothes without washing them.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
If the foul smell comes from the armpit- she needs to choose the right deodorant. Lemon or lime can eliminate body odor too- you can tell her to try it. After taking a bath- ask her to rub lemon or lime directly to her armpit and let it dry (do not rinse) but let it dry.
@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
21 Aug 12
hi manduri! maybe the deodorant is not compatible for her try to buy different deodorant and let her try , and also be sure that she is practicing her good hygiene,
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
Maybe she perspire much, tell her to used calamansi or small citrus fruits or potassium allum and take a bath regularly and change clothes. Limit her spicy foods too.
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
Hi my friend boyfriend smells bad too. I told her I can't stay with them longer because I can't breathe well because of the smell. What she did she put more her perfume so that she can't smell him :) she loves much his bf. I realized that his bf bathe twice a day but being a working student he perspire. Much even when he change clothes. she give deodorant to him and he is not even fun of spicy foods. Now that he had a stable job he smells good already. for those who have problems with their armpit used tawas
@judelen (428)
• Philippines
20 Aug 12
Hello! Some causes of bad body odor is grooming. But even in-spite of being taking a bath every day, uses good soap and other remedy to take it away still the odor is bad, I think is all about her food that she eats. Spicy foods that you eat can really cause bad body odor. So eating healthy diet is good and make you groom will and happy.