Fight against terrible armpit odor with simple tips

Armpit odor is not a dangerous disease, does not greatly affect health but affects psychology, communication, and quality of life.

The main causes of underarm odor are due to the body, obesity, people who do a lot of physical activity, hypersensitive emotions such as nervousness, anxiety cause more underarm sweat secretion. In addition, the climate, environment, and diet also have an impact. There is no research confirming that underarm odor is genetic.

Methods to cure underarm odor

Baking soda

This is a very effective and popular method of treating underarm odor. The reason is that baking soda has the ability to absorb odors very well. You just need to sprinkle a little baking soda in the armpit area and leave it overnight, doing it regularly about 3 times a week will give very quick results.

Alum

Alum is often used to deodorize hands, feet and especially armpits thanks to its high antiseptic, deodorizing and antibacterial properties. Depending on the level of "coriander" , you can apply the method of treating armpit odor with alum about 2-3 times/week. With this method, we just need to use roasted and finely ground alum to rub on the armpits after bathing.

Fresh lemon

Lemons contain a large amount of citric acid, which is very effective in killing bacteria and controlling underarm sweat. Not only that, the abundant amount of vitamin C in this fruit also helps to whiten and prevent darkening of the armpits very effectively. With fresh lemons, you just need to use it to cut slices, rub on the armpits and wash after about 15 minutes, apply once a day to help improve the "coriander" condition of the armpits very effectively.

Betel leaf

According to research, betel leaves contain substances such as diataza, tannin sugar and especially aromatic essential oils, which have the ability to eliminate underarm odor. This method is applied as follows: Use 2-4 fresh betel leaves that have been washed to rub on the armpits after bathing. Betel leaves have a very good antiseptic and deodorizing effect, so it will help us repel the unpleasant odor caused by sweat secreted in the armpits.

Race

The essential oils and spicy substances in ginger help prevent sweating, keep the skin dry and reduce unpleasant odors. Therefore, we can use ginger to treat underarm odor by squeezing fresh ginger to get the juice and apply it to the armpits.

Note: Clean and dry the underarm area before performing. Do not perform if there is an open wound on the area.

Bitter melon

Bitter melon (also known as bitter gourd) has very good deodorizing properties, so it is ideal for treating underarm odor. Wash the bitter melon, cut into thin slices and dry, then mix with hot water and drink, similar to drinking tea.

Or you can wash the bitter melon leaves and grind them to get the juice. After bathing and cleaning the armpit area, apply the bitter melon leaf juice directly to the armpit. Do this consistently for 1 week, and the underarm odor will be significantly improved.

Mugwort leaves

Dry the mugwort leaves, then boil them to get the water and dilute it with water in the bathtub. Before going to bed, bathing or wiping the body with mugwort leaves water will help improve the condition of underarm odor. At the same time, it helps the spirit feel relaxed, comfortable and sleep better.

Guava leaves

If betel leaves have antiseptic properties, guava leaves have antibacterial properties. The natural way to treat underarm odor with guava leaves is very simple. Wash a handful of guava leaves, boil the water and mix it with bath water. Or you can also crush a handful of young guava leaves and rub directly on the armpit area, then bathe with clean water.

In medicine, there are many methods to treat underarm odor such as using microwave technology, surgery to remove underarm sweat glands... Doctor Nguyen Huu Quang, Deputy Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Central Dermatology Hospital recommends that children under 18 years old with underarm odor should not be treated, because all organs are not fully developed, the results are difficult to be as expected. Pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, the body's hormones change, the feeling of body odor is completely normal. It is best to just clean.

Doctors advise people with underarm odor not to arbitrarily use drugs of unknown origin. Introducing strange chemicals into the body can cause anaphylactic shock, liver poisoning, internal organ poisoning, and endanger life.... "Topical drugs have even greater consequences, in some cases causing inflammatory reactions, ulcers, and necrosis of the skin, pain, and discomfort," the doctor said.

Tips not to be forgotten when treating underarm odor:

Keep your body clean, bathe daily with antibacterial soap…

Choose loose, airy clothes made of sweat-absorbent material and change clothes every day. Clothes should also be washed, dried and fabric softener can be used to create a pleasant scent.

Drink more water, limit spicy, hot foods, alcohol, coffee...

In some necessary cases, you can use deodorant when going out or in crowded places.

Foods that are taboo for people with smelly armpits

Onion, garlic

Onions and garlic are on the list of foods that cause unpleasant sweat odor. Even normal people should consider when eating these two spices on a hot day. Therefore, you should limit their use as much as possible.

Hot and spicy spices

Spicy spices such as chili, pepper, mustard, strong-smelling spices such as star anise, cinnamon will make your sweat smell worse. Your body will also secrete more sweat, so the underarm odor will be worse.

Protein-rich foods such as shrimp, crab, duck meat, seafood hotpot, etc. will make your body hot and sweat more. Although you cannot completely abstain from these foods, you should eat a moderate amount and balance it with light, cool foods such as green vegetables, melons, cool fruits, etc.

Protein rich foods

Foods rich in protein can increase body temperature, causing more sweat than usual. Foods rich in protein include shrimp, crab, fish, beef, seafood, etc.

Stimulants, alcoholic beverages

Excessive use of stimulants and alcohol such as coffee, wine, beer, etc. can make underarm odor worse because these drinks are strongly acidic, causing more sweating and thus body odor will also be more unpleasant.

Jackfruit, durian

No matter how much you love these two fruits, you should stay away from them. When you eat these two fruits, the smell of your sweat will become extremely unpleasant.

Greasy foods

Fried foods are also one of the reasons that make sweat glands work strongly and secrete unpleasant sweat odors. These are also foods that are not good for everyone's health.