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to be super puzzled why my elbow stinks

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samsamsamsamsamsam · 08/05/2019 20:57

what on earth...... I am clean. I am always clean. However for the past few days my right elbow (the crook of it) has been omitting a god awful stench. I can't wash it off. It is foul.

It smells like feet and rot and awfulness. There is no broken skin, it just looks like a normal elbow. WTF.

why is this happening? anyone got any ideas? soap isn't doing anything!

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BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 08/05/2019 22:01

What made you sniff your elbow in the first place?

GiveMeAllTheGin8 · 08/05/2019 22:01

Did you start this thread to see how many people would smell their elbow?
Please try and find out what the smell is as I’m invested in this thread now!

IncrediblySadToo · 08/05/2019 22:01

boffing smelling like biscuits can be a indicator of diabetes, it would be worth getting checked out 🌷unless of course you’ve been baking 🤣

3luckystars · 08/05/2019 21:59

The skin on a ball bag, I mean. You know what I mean. It's the same as an outside elbow when your arm is straight.

AudacityOfHope · 08/05/2019 21:59

Those are some pointy balls you get close to @3luckystars Grin

IncrediblySadToo · 08/05/2019 21:57

How peculiar.

...it would, however, be very convenient for people who like the smell of toe jam...

3luckystars · 08/05/2019 21:56

I think elbow skin look like balls.

(On the outside bit)

Boffing · 08/05/2019 21:56

Mine smell of biscuits.

Bringbackthestripes · 08/05/2019 21:55

I dont dare ask DH. Its too gross

See I never understand this. He’s your lifelong partner, pokes his intimate bits in yours but you can’t say “does my inner elbow smell weird”? I happily make mine smell my pits and I let him know if his ridiculously hairy nose is bogey free- thats how it is in a relationship. If you are too scared to ask him if your armpit smells....how close are you- really?

AudacityOfHope “smellbow” wins the internet Grin

Itwouldtakemuchmorethanthis · 08/05/2019 21:54

Just wash?Confused

greathat · 08/05/2019 21:54

I'd like to see someone smelling the backs of their own knees. Sounds like a spectator sport

Gazelda · 08/05/2019 21:53

OP, have you checked the backs of your knees?

Thatsnotmyotter · 08/05/2019 21:52

I second hibiscrub as a good place to start!

(Yes I have sniffed my elbows to check)

DontVisitMe · 08/05/2019 21:52

Own up. Who has taken the username Smellbow already?

Ticklingcheese · 08/05/2019 21:51

Do you have any food preservative? Should be very good for athlete's foot, so maybe it will work for athlete's elbow?

OhMsBeliever · 08/05/2019 21:51

I'm pleased to report that my elbows do not smell.

I can't believe I've smelled my elbows.

Tolleshunt · 08/05/2019 21:51

Tea tee oil should kill any bugs and cover up the smell with something just as horrible.

Minkies11 · 08/05/2019 21:50

I've just Googled smelly elbow crease and found a Web page that just waffles on about all the bacteria that lives on/in our bodies and how fantastic it is to have a bacteria 'ecosystem'. Useless!
Sorry OP no useful advice whatsoever 🤐

AudacityOfHope · 08/05/2019 21:50

Right. I've just sniffed both of my elbows.

Neither of them smell. But DH looked up from the football for a second so it was totally worth it anyway. Grin

horizontalis · 08/05/2019 21:48

TCP.

Might not cure it, but at least you'll have a different smell to moan about Grin

user1474894224 · 08/05/2019 21:48

So sorry about your smellbow. (Although might have just leaked a little bit of wee laughing at this - and of course smelling my elbow.)

madeofstarlight · 08/05/2019 21:48

No advice, sorry! but this thread has given me a good laugh!

SecretWitch · 08/05/2019 21:45

Teachtolive I read that as scrub with hibiscus 🌺 I thought what an exotic idea. I would rub mine with plumeria.

Lucked · 08/05/2019 21:45

You DH has to smell it, also he can sniff around the back and make sure it is just the crease

ladyflower23 · 08/05/2019 21:44

Smellbow Grin this has to go in classics. I've checked mine and they're fine. You must update if you find out the cause of smellbow. I'm so intrigued!