I stink AIBU

I saw a YouTuber complaining about the same thing, someone recommended wiping her armpits with The Ordinary glycolic exfoliating toner. She said it was a game changer after having tried everything else.

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/glycolic-acid-7-exfoliating-toner-100418.html

You can also have Botox injections in your armpits to reduce sweating. People I know who have had it done say it's very effective but it needs to be repeated about every 6 months.

I have just moved to the UK. Dont have a GP yet

Have you been to the GP? They have things that can help

Canesten cream. A thin layer after a shower, make sure you dry your skin thoroughly. It should clear up in 7-14 days. You can use an anti-fungal foot powder to prevent it returning

I absolutely stink in this weather. I showeres this morning, sprayed loada of deoderant and now i stink again.

Ive looked closer at my body and i think i actually have a fungal infection under my bra. Sigh. Anyone know of a good remedy for that?

Take a look at Black Girl Shower Tok on TikTok.

Has anybody suggested glycolic acid?

Buy a big bottle of it from the ordinary. They stock it in boots or on their website it is relatively cheap. Throw a load on a cotton pad, wipe over your face with it first if you like, the under each armpit. Let it dry for a minute then apply deodorant over. It works really well.

A d definitely don’t wear anything polyester. I’d try dial antibacterial soap. The white bar only and up only cotton clothing. I’ve never tried that lume stuff but it supposedly gets rid of odors everywhere on your body. My brother was a marine and dial white antibacterial soap was what was issued to the troops. I wish all the luck in the world and you do need to see a doctor. There’s any number of reasons why this is happening to you but you need to find out.

Maybe try exfoliation - either a body scrub in the shower or dry body brushing before you get in. You'd be surprised the difference getting rid of that buildup of dead skin can make. I'd suggest once or twice a week to start with. It might also help with the sensitivity under your arms over time.

I'm quite a sweaty person but generally not smelly. When I am it's usually hormonal, although I believe that drinking lots more water and eating less sugar/sugary products has helped as well.

Also, this might sound silly but the way you apply products can make a difference too. I had a friend who would complain about her BO and she did smell sometimes very early on in the day. When we went away together I noticed she would shower, barely dry herself and then dress. Then she would just take a single swipe of her antiperspirant to her underarms. I showed her my way, which is to shower, dry thoroughly and then apply my antiperspirant (roll on) thoroughly across my whole underarm area and then continue to get ready...hair, makeup etc, so it had time to sink in and dry. Then I blot off any excess product from under my arms and get dressed. It seemed a very small thing to me but she said it made such a difference and her mum had never really taught her about this kind of thing.

THIS. Perspires genuinely changed my life.

It might be good to check that it’s not stuck on your clothes. I have a couple of polyester jumpers that don’t get clean in the wash. I treat them with white vinegar and let them soak for a while before washing.

I also think you need to take a closer look at your clothes as BO is usually stale sweat-and it needs some time to go stale which it doesn’t sound like it is.

A good bio washing powder and use a hotter wash for a bit.

Would botox help for hyperhidrosis?

What's your diet like? I had a family member who was eating too much garlic and stank, it oozed out of their pores.

Try soft and gentle deodorising powder, it’s a talc like product that definitely stops smells. I use it on armpits and lower area, but can be used all over. I cycle for miles and it stops the sweaty smell.

I’d also get checked for BV as although this won’t cause sweating it can make all of you smell.

1. Wash with dettol bar soap and a clean wash cloth. You can then use a scented shower gel after this if you wish but it’s not necessary.
2. witch hazel on a cotton pad and wipe under arms and any other sweaty areas
3. Mitchum 48 hour cream deodorant in the morning and at night on clean skin
4. Wash all clothes with added anti bac like dettol laundry cleanser or a cap of zaflora- also make sure use bio detergent

Recommend washing armpits in hibiscrub.
Body odour is stale bacteria, hibiscrub will get rid of this.
Available from boots, Superdrug etc

I had an issue a while back where my washing powder wasn’t getting the smell out properly so when I was wearing them, after a short time they would start to get smelly. I bought some washing liquid from amazon that was especially for sports clothing and it worked brilliantly. My routine is that I wash with soap first, then shower gel. I then use Mitchum spray deodorant and that works fantastically. I also wash my bath towel every 3 days to keep them fresh, as using a musty towel defeats the purpose of cleaning myself. I also wash all of my clothes on a normal (not short) wash at 40c with a bio powder, as 30c does not get rid of bacteria.

Have you tried dryclor? Only thing that works for me, have to use it for a few days before it’s effective

Visit your GP to rule out any medical cause.

Ha ha ha - so gross. 🤮 we need more emoji reactions on here.

It reminds me of a Tom Jones wannabee from the 70s, hairy chest and a medallion, who sprays Brut down the front of his pants. Its smells of desperation.

Salicylic soap bar kills the bacteria under your arms. You can buy on Amazon. Also great for spots on the face.

Botox. I had it a couple of times and then stopped (pregnancies). I haven't had it in years but I still sweat less. Odaban also helped but if you are sensitive that might cause issues, don’t need to use it daily though so might be worth trying. You can use it on other parts of your body too.