What does bromhidrosis smell like?

This condition is characterized by bad body odor directly linked to perspiration. However, sweat itself is odorless. The bacteria that multiply with sweat are what ultimately trigger bromhidrosis (the bad odor).

How can I prevent bad sweat odor?

To try to reduce bromhidrosis, you should pay attention to your diet, avoiding foods like onions and garlic, and not drinking alcoholic beverages. You can also intensify your hygiene routine, use antiseptic soaps, antiperspirant deodorants, or antiperspirants, and shave the affected areas more frequently.

Is there a cure for bad sweat odor?

There are treatments that can alleviate bromhidrosis, such as regular injections or thoracoscopic sympathectomy. Miradry® is a technique, already approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), for the definitive treatment of bromhidrosis. To determine which procedure is best for your condition, you should consult a specialist.

Bromhidrosis: what it is, causes and treatments

Learn how you can minimize or treat bad body odor caused by perspiration.

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What is Bromhidrosis?

Bromhidrosis is commonly known as bad body odor caused by perspiration, which can be uncontrollable despite all hygiene measures. It occurs most frequently in the armpits, but can also be felt in the groin or feet.

This condition, although not harmful to health, causes social discomfort and is considered an unpleasant factor that interferes with the daily lives of patients, significantly affecting their quality of life.

The development of the glands responsible for this problem is most pronounced between the ages of 8 and 14, which is why body odor becomes more evident at this time of transition from childhood to adolescence.

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Causes

Bromhidrosis occurs due to the production of sweat through the apocrine glands. These glands secrete a more viscous sweat and, therefore, more conducive to the multiplication of bacteria, which, in turn, are responsible for the bad odor.

Additionally, there are some personal habits that can worsen this condition. These include:

Consumption of foods such as onion or garlic;
Alcohol intake;
Lack of hygiene in the body or clothing used;
Abundance of hair in the armpits or groin.

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Treatment of Bromhidrosis

Treatment for bromhidrosis is always subject to evaluation by your specialist doctor.

You may be advised to use antiseptic soaps, antiperspirant deodorants or aluminum-based antiperspirants to reduce and control sweat production.

There are several treatments for this condition.

MiraDry

The MiraDry procedure has effective and permanent results when it comes to treating hyperhidrosis and underarm odor.
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Regular Injections

Regular injections are an effective treatment for bromhidrosis, which involves temporarily blocking nerve impulses to the sweat glands.
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Thoracoscopic sympathectomy

Sympathectomy is an invasive surgery that removes the sweat glands or nerves that produce sweat, which can help control bromhidrosis.
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