Is body odour an overlooked health issue?''

Excessive sweating and body odour is an unpleasant problem that can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem. A body odour problem can usually be managed by getting rid of excess skin bacteria and keeping the skin in the affected area (usually the armpits) clean and dry Your armpits contain a large number of apocrine glands, which are responsible for producing body odour. Keeping your armpits clean and free of bacteria will help keep odour under control.