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body odor; osmidrosis; bromhidrosis

Etiology: - perspiration Pathology: - perspiration is generally odorless, but can cause an unpleasant odor with in contact with bacteria on the skin - apocrine glands in scalp, axilla & groin a) secrete a fatty sweat directly into tubules of the gland b) stress causes the walls of the tubules to contract pushing sweat to the surface of the skin where bacteria break it down releasing an unpleasant odor Management: - antiperspirant deodorant

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odor sign/symptom

References

  1. Mayo clinic: Sweating and body odor http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sweating-and-body-odor/DS00305
  2. Rehmus W and James WD eMedicine: Bromhidrosis http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1072342-overview