Axilla has an important function to remove toxins, because it is important for the body to sweat. But what about the odor generated?
Experts say the smell is from bacteria that live in the human axilla. But the main cause of armpit odor are the excretion of intestinal toxins that are harmful substances that try to get out, but with the use of deodorant solution is closed and toxic substances are being forced to remain in the system.
In addition, there are several other factors that can cause body odor would, as reported by Livestrong, Friday (09/03/2012):
1. Food
Food can change a person's natural body odor. The most common foods that cause underarm odor such as onion, garlic, cumin and curry powder, which can stay in the body long enough so that when mixed with the sweat will leave a bad odor.
2. Diabetes
Ketones, a chemical that is produced when fat is converted to energy, can cause a bad odor in the armpits. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder resulting in difficulty of breaking up the sugar that the body of carbohydrates into energy, it can cause a person to remove ketones in the urine and sweat, especially in children.
Therefore, children who have body odor should be examined and tested for diabetes.
3. Puberty
When entering puberty, hormones will stimulate the glands in the skin, including in the armpits. When bacteria in the skin mixed with sweat it will produce a bad odor, even in children though.
4. Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis can also contribute to problems with body odor. Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that causes excessive sweating. More perspiration on the body, making the chance of a larger body odor.
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by several factors. For example, drugs such as morphine, acetaminophen, and some anti-psychotic drugs may contribute to excessive sweating.
Disorders and certain conditions such as alcoholism, gout, arthritis, diabetes, obesity and menopause can also contribute to developing hyperhidrosis, according to the International Hyperhydrosis Society.
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