Connect
Why do I have persistent BO despite taking care of myself?
So, I don't want anyone to have the wrong idea of me. I take good care of myself but somehow, I end up smelling terrible. (at least that's what people tell me) I wake up at 4:00 A.M. to shower using an antibacterial soap, exfoliate and scrub my entire body. I don't skip a single inch. I wash my hair everyday with shampoo and I always brush my teeth and chew on mints throughout the day. After showering, I use a towel to dry off before using Old Spice High Endurance Dry Cream. I even use lotion and perfume. To avoid smells down there, I use a pantyliner and replace it every 2 hours. I also use baby powder down there to fight against sweat since my thighs are pretty thick. I also wear a cotton inner shirt to help absorb sweat. I hydrate pretty well and get a fair amount of sleep. What am I doing wrong? I'm literally doing everything I can to the best of my abilities yet I feel like I still smell. Someone please help me I'm begging youuuu. I'm so anxious to go to school because of this. Also, the lymph nodes under my jaw/neck tends to get swollen and it hurts whenever I swallow. I'm not sick or anything. What could be the problem? Please help.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Women's Health Support Group.
Connect
I might get a complete medical exam and ask your doctor about it to rule out an infection. Get dental checkup too. Dental problems can cause an odor.
Also, do you eat a lot of garlic?
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionI have an allergy to deodorant. A Mayo Doctor told me years ago to use.
5 parts water
1 part white vinger.
Do that for a few days then back off. You can do this many times. It works for me.
Also. You should make appointment with your doctor. If they are at a lost. Go to an allergy doctor.
I do understand what you are saying. After a fall I went to rehab for 2 weeks. You want to talk about smell. It took me 2 weeks to get the smell off of me. The rehab and the hospital I had a total of 3 showers in almost a month.
It was bad.
Wish you the best.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionYou didn't indicate your age. There is an old-people's smell. I've read that best thing for that is to eat mushrooms or supplements which has a chemical that blocks that smell.
You should have your thyroid checked for nodules or goiters in your neck (ultrasound/ sonogram) see an endocrinologist & also have a cbc with differential blood work . Stop using baby powder and perfumes with high alcohol content . Use non fragrance creams & lotions in private areas . Try using All or fragrance free & clear dermatologist approved laundry detergent. Eat cinnamon as it cuts sugar & helps you smell better. Try eating blueberries 🫐, fresh fish& vegetables ( never frozen or canned) wash hair with real strawberries 🍓 using a gentle shampoo if hair is oily use listerine original ( not flavored) on your scalp on damp hair only then a gentle conditioner. Eat natural foods not processed this should help with sweat and foul odors