body odor; osmidrosis; bromhidrosis
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Etiology
Pathology
- perspiration is generally odorless, but can cause an unpleasant odor with in contact with bacteria on the skin
- apocrine glands in scalp, axilla & groin
Management
More general terms
References
- ↑ Mayo clinic: Sweating and body odor http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sweating-and-body-odor/DS00305
- ↑ Rehmus W and James WD eMedicine: Bromhidrosis http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1072342-overview