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Hi:) I am a 23 year old female suffering from horrible ...
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Hi:) I am a 23 year old female suffering from horrible armpit odor. I have been battling this for about 4 years now and its ruining my life! I also noticed that as soon as the odor started, I started getting hair on my chin, neck, and stomach. I really think that this has something to do with my hormones, and thyroid disorders run in my family. I am physically fit and make sure to eat healthy. What could be causing this? Please help me!! I want my life back!

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 17 2008 at 7:09 PM

 

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Female, Age: 23, Florida

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Every antiperspirant and deodorant out there. Every natural remedy for armpit odor, like baking soda, rubbing alcohol, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, tamanu oil, coconut oil, pure grain alcohol, antifungal creams, antibacterial creams and soaps. I've tried plant hormones internally such as soy, mugwort, and mexican yam. I went on a low carb diet and that helped a little bit but not much. I also cut out red meat and dairy for a while and that didn't do much.

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January 17 7:04 PM (17 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

You should see your doctor and ask to be checked for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a constellation of symptoms (that's what a "syndrome" is) including body hair, oily skin and acne, overweight or difficulty keeping weight normal, insulin resistance, irregular periods, and cysts on the ovaries. If this is found to be the cause, then a good diet, exercise, and perhaps metformin to control insulin resistance will help. Here is some more information.

http://www.4women.gov/faq/pcos.htm

 



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January 17 8:59 PM (1 hour and 54 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Hi:) But I'm not overweight and I don't suffer from acne or oily skin. I have a very healthy diet and I'm physically fit.
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January 17 9:06 PM (6 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
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January 17 9:12 PM (6 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Thankyou for your help. God bless!
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