Girls, I don’t know what else to do, how do I deal with a pungent scent?

[Anonymous]

Girls please give me some advice I need your help! I’m a fit, 22 year old pretty gal who suffers from hyperhidrosis ( excessive sweating), pungent scent from my armpits, oily scalp, dark armpits, hair growing on my breasts feel super insecure about it and I always shave it or cut it with scissors, I have sunspots, tend to get greasy hair quick. I’ve tried everything! I went to the doctors and got cream medication and all nothing is helping me on the long run. And I don’t know what to do it got the point I’ve been isolating myself for the whole year I feel disgusting. I’m scared to date. I have a fear I’ll be alone for a very long time.

[Anonymous]

In the shower use an acne face wash (something with 1 to 2% of either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid [don’t use both at the same time]). It doesn’t have to be fancy if it’s being used on your body, but these kind of products work to kill bacteria. So you could use an acne face wash under your arms/wherever you need it. Then rinse that off and use a basic soap of your choice as a second cleanse. It’s kind of like using a body wash, then a bar soap when showering. I find it helps maintain a good smell longer. (You probably know this, but bacteria is what makes people smell. Not the sweat itself.) Taking a quick shower to wash your body when you feel it’s needed shouldn’t be too hard. Although, try not to wash you hair too much. Stripping it down/making it squeaky clean and overproduction of oil because your scalp is trying to make your hair less dry is a hard cycle to get out of.

I know that was a lot, but I hope it helps in some capacity. I feel super gross too sometimes and don’t socialize/date much for a variety of reasons. Just remember that other people aren’t immune to sweating/body hair. In fact some people are into it. Being comfortable in your own skin and maintaining decent hygiene is all that one can ask for really. Try to think of what you’d tell someone else if they had the same situation as you and it’ll be easier to realize what’s reasonable.

[Asker]

Thank you I use a prescribed perioxide face wash I can try using on my underarms! I’ll look into that!! I try not to wash my hair for a week trying to get my hair to healthy scalp. I use beets on my underarms for dark underarms hopefully it works out. I’m trying everything I can. Thank you for your advice! I’ll try it today!

[Opinion Owner]

Good luck, you’re still young so there’s time to figure out a routine that works for you.

[Dawnn13]

Hmm all I can say is see what medication they have for your issue and then experiment with different deodorants, as for the smell lemon works for me, the sweating isn't such a bad thing everyone sweats just focus on the smell. As for your hair I'm assuming you have non type 4 hair and in that case to hide the grease maybe try styles with gel that make your hair look wet. As for hair on your boobs. . We are human we have hair all over our bodies. Don't worry about it too much we are perfectly made, period. You'll find someone who appreciates your body just the way it is.

[Asker]

I have tried different deodorants. And I’m finally trying the same thing I did before. I’m using drysol for my hyperhidrosis. It’s helping a bit with sweating but I still have a pungent smell. I’ll look into making a lemon spray. I try to avoid garlic, onions and broccoli. Thank you I’ll look into it! I’ve had oily hair for sooo long and have changed shampoos and conditioners and tried an expensive one not helping that much first day m their is super soft and the second day my hair eventually gets oily. But my hair on my boobs is pretty thick and I try to shave it every time, I don’t know how to feel about that I’m really insecure about it. Thank you for your advice I’ll try out new styles with gel!

[Smashingdoozy]

Switch to natural products. No aluminum in deodorants. Can help majorly.

[Asker]

I have deodorant natural no aluminum but t’s not helping long term…

[Smashingdoozy]

How long have you been using it for? It can take a long time to get all the toxins out of your skin. If you sweat an abnormal amount you can look at getting Botox but obviously that is going to cost a lot.

[Asker]

I’ve been using it for a two months now since I restarted the process and went back to the Pharmacy and ordered another Drysol

[Asker]

That is similar what I want to do in the near future get a laser treatment for dark spots and for the hair to be thin. Maybe it’ll help.

[Smashingdoozy]

Not sure laser treats the sweat, maybe look into the Botox. If you live in the states I know some insurance companies cover it

[Anonymous]

Some guys like a woman's scent.