Axillary odor, also known as "armpit smell," is a body odor caused by the secretions from the skin surface and the openings of internal ducts on the skin surface. Axillary odor is the unpleasant smell produced when the secretions from the apocrine glands under the armpits are broken down by bacteria, which is considered an undesirable body odor.
### Causes of Axillary Odor:
#### Root Cause
Extensive research and clinical experiments indicate that the apocrine glands are the root cause of axillary odor. The organic components in the sweat secreted by these glands accumulate in the armpits, especially the gel-like secretions containing protein components and fatty acids. When the levels of these proteins and fatty acids are normal, the secretions do not have any special smell. However, if their levels are too high, they mix with the cells shed by the apocrine glands themselves. In hot weather, this leads to excessive sweating in the armpits, poor ventilation, and the presence of many armpit hairs, all of which create a favorable environment for bacterial growth. The large number of bacteria (mainly Staphylococcus aureus) present on the surface of the armpits break down the organic components in the sweat, causing the gel-like secretions and fatty acids to ferment and decompose. This process produces short-chain unsaturated fatty acids and ammonia with a distinctive foul smell, leading to the occurrence of axillary odor.
#### Genetic Factors
Most patients have a family history of axillary odor. If both parents have axillary odor, there is an 80% chance it will be inherited; if only one parent has it, the probability of inheritance is 50%.
#### Other Factors
In addition, axillary odor is closely related to personal hygiene and body odor. Poor living habits often lead to axillary odor.
### Treatment Methods for Axillary Odor
For the suppression of axillary odor, the mildest cases can simply maintain cleanliness and dryness under the arms, frequently using antibacterial shower gels or soaps for cleaning. Since smelly sweat may adhere to the armpit hair, the armpit hair should be removed. For mild cases, dermatology specialists can be consulted.
For more severe cases, it is best to seek treatment at a regular hospital. In some cases, surgery to remove the apocrine glands under the armpits may be necessary. Generally, about 95% of axillary odor patients can suppress the odor with medication, combined with proper hygiene education, which yields good results. Only about 5% of severe patients need surgery to suppress the odor.
Currently, suppressing axillary odor is mainly symptomatic treatment. Treating the root cause is not impossible but carries certain risks. Doctors emphasize that axillary odor does not harm health, so they do not encourage patients to take the risk of surgery.
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