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I get a musty vaginal smell even after having shower. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am in the eighth grade I take a shower every day I rinse with apple cider vinegar once a week, but whenever I start moving around a lot, this musty smell starts coming from down there I am also a majorette the smell is not so bad the whole room can smell it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probably you got an infection in your vagina because of using of vinegar. It might have resulted in removing healthy bugs from there which usually fight against infection and germs. So I would suggest you to stop using vinegar at first place and then take tablet Metr... Read Full »
I have a sudden intense body odor. How to manage it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a sudden intense body odor, and it is far from the body odor I normally get. It has been five days, and I tried everything, but it is so hard to remove. Right after the shower, the smell would immediately come back, plus the smell was only on my left armpit. This has been going o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please share those reports to guide you in detail. Following are general suggestions for bad odor: 1. Avoid cream, oil, lotion, powder, salon treatment, massage, and hair removal creams. 2. Keep yourself well hydrated. 3. Walking, yoga, a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this underarm odor for four months. I do not know why I have this. I always take a bath every day. When I sweat, my underarm stinks. I used Rexona as my antiperspirant but when I found out that I have an underarm odor, I changed to Nivea. I also tried some home remedies like... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad odor is due to the presence of microorganisms in the axilla. I would suggest using an antiperspirant containing Aluminium hexahydrate chloride like Aldry lotion in the underarms at night followed by a bath in the morning. Also, use an antibacterial cream containing Fu... Read Full »
I am 24-year-old and my body smells like semen which is devastating. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old and I take a shower every day but still smell like semen i have had this problem for more than a year now and it is devastating. I have become afraid of masturbation. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have bromhidrosis or body odor. Excessive sweating is always associated with odor. It can be due to hormones and bacterial reactions. Obesity, diabetes, and thyroid may also cause ... Read Full »
My daughter has a strong body odor. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,My 10-year-old girl has a strong body odor. Sometimes, even after sweating due to a hot bath, she smells of sweat. I need to find a way to control her body odor, but I do not want to use deodorant roll-ons or sprays on her at this young age. Please suggest alternatives.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I suggest you apply Clotrimazole dusting powder immediately after a bath for two months (in areas of sweat or odor) and use Cetrimide soap for bathing for two months. I suggest a few guidelines:Avoid activities that cause sweating.Avoid wearing... Read Full »
I have been dealing with cystic acne and a bad odor for over a year. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I quit drinking five years ago and smoking two years ago. I am on tablet Lisinopril, Pletal, Atorvastatin, and Isotretinoin. For about a year now, my body odor has changed for the worse (mostly the armpit area), and I have been dealing with increasingly bad cystic acne on the shoulders an... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand it is frustrating when someone does not know the reason; your medications do not explain, and none of these cause bad smells and acne.First of all, I would suggest you take the tablet Doxycycline and the tablet Isotretinoin regul... Read Full »
My 13-year-old sister suffers from body odor issues. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister, 13 years old, is experiencing body odor issues, which is causing her distress and ridicule at school. She inquires with our parents about her scent, and they assure her it is fine. However, I have noticed she does not smell pleasant, even though it is not coming from her und... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest getting an ultrasound of your lower abdomen and hormonal tests to check for PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) and hormonal imbalances. Also, assess your vitamin B12 and D3 levels, as deficiencies in these vitami... Read Full »
I suffer from abnormally frequent urination, and my clothes smell of urine. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I sometimes suffer from abnormally frequent urination, up to ten times in one hour, but I find all my clothes smell of urine. Although I am entirely sure of complete emptying, it is clear that there are drips and a foul odor, even with a good cleaning, especially after urinating or during... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As I can understand, you are having long-term problems with severe urgency of urination. You have not mentioned the frequency of urination at night and whether you have done any sonography or CT (computed tomography) scan of the abdomen. Y... Read Full »
Why does my foot smell badly with no shoes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I am so hearted psychologically because of the bad difficult odor which comes from my foot. When I wear shoes, my feet immediately feel warm and release a bad odor in just a few minutes. The worst thing is that it also has a smell without shoes whether I washed or no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this condition is called bromhidrosis, the abnormal odor is due to local bacteria. Follow this prescription. Maintain hygiene of the area and wash it with mild soap and water. Use Silver Zeolite powder on your feet after drying of feet. Try to avoid closed shoes o... Read Full »
I have an unpleasant body odor. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bad body odor. I consistently emit a body odor that is unpleasant to others. I shower and brush my teeth two to three times daily, but nothing helps. It has been happening for about six months. I was a heavy smoker but quitted smoking over the past two months. Kindly help. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. From your descriptions, it seems you have body odor issues. I suggest the following. Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent. 1. Excessive sweating is always associated with armpit odo... Read Full »