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Body Odor

Body odor is an odor caused by a combination of sweat and bacteria present on the skin. It occurs when bacteria on the skin break the protein molecules present in the sweat. Body odor is controlled by using antiperspirants and deodorants, changing and washing clothes regularly, and washing armpits, groin, and feet with soap twice a day.

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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 »


Dr. Nadia Khan

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 »

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