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I'm unable to get rid of the smell of sweat from my armpits even after repetitive washing while taking a bath. I'm using deodorant and talcum powder after bath but the smell persists later on. Any solutions?

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Hi.... Its unfortunate that you are suffering from this problem.First of all I would like to know if smell from armpits is perceived by u only or by ur friends n family also . Because some smell from ...  Read More

My armpits smell are going worse day by day. Even after taking bath within 5 mins i get sweating and within 15 mins its get smelly and till evening its to get to worse. Is it symptoms of some disease?Please tell me what to do?

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Hi It's bromohidrosis due to bacterial growth. ...  Read More

I have smelly armpits all of a sudden and thought that it may be related to taking my latent tuberculosis medication because I started having body other after maybe more than 2 months of intaking them. I had a different medicine for the first 2 months and when I took rifampacin and isoniazid after 2 months, I started having smelly armpit later on.

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Dear , u are on treatment of anti tb medicine. There are less chances of such things . chances of night sweat more because of may be u are getting foul smell so try to bath twice a day ...  Read More

I have dark Armpit and there is birthmark on my thighs. I want to get rid of any treatment. Please suggest.

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Is your sides of the neck and groin folds dark too ? Provide a photo . Need a detailed evaluation so that accurate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be given to you accordingly. ...  Read More

My armpits are sweaty and smelly since long! I want a permanent solution for this. What do u advise for this? My underarms are also black since i never used to wear sleeveless before and had used hair removal creams! I have tried cream like melaglow and retinol but not a permanent solution. Please give me a permanent solution for complete whitenin

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial growth causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detai ...  Read More

I caught this smelly underarm after wearing my mother's shirts 12 years ago , since then I'm suffering, i always have to put on roll on under my arms because of the smell . It's the sweat that cause smell. I don't sweat much but I can't go to gym because of this smell . My diet is clean I drink water I do yoga n exercise I wear loose cloths I fol

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bromhidrosis causing this smelly underarm... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

I am a bbreastfeedung mother of 5 months old. My armpits smell awful even after daily showering well. My cloths start smelling too and the smell does not go sway no matter what. Please suggest some breastfeeding friendly solutions. Thanks

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There are creams and lotions available whcih are safe even if contact with the baby occurs. It is due to a bacterial infection. Please consult for the treatment ...  Read More

My fart is quite smelly. I am diabetic and on medication, I take Glyciphage and pantocid Dsr. Please advice how to get rid of smelly fat.

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

I have very dark armpits since i was in my 8th grade. How do i get rid of the darkness in my armpits?

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This description sounds like acanthosis nigricans. This is a condition where your skin​ folds like underarms, inner thighs or groin, neck and face becomes dark. It is either genetic or due to se ...  Read More

I recently got rid of my armpit hair using a trimmer. I feel a lump in my armpit. I also use lynx dioderant. What should I do to get rid of the lump?

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Please Take Tab azithral 500mg 1 Tab zerodol sp 1 1 All for 3 days Reconsult if needed ...  Read More

I am 29 years old . I do have a fiberadenoma in my right side of my breast Is it due to fiberadenoma my right armpit is more than the left side. Which is feel awkward.

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There is an axillary breast on both sides , May be Your Fibroadenoma is near the right axillary breast looks bigger than left. Every women have one breast a little bigger than the other . ...  Read More

I am feeling mild pinch pain under my left armpits but i have not seen any swelling and inflammation under my armpit , what is the problem with it and how can I get rid of it . Please advice .

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

How to get rid of armpit fat. Is there any natural remedy,through exercise and diet. I have hypothyroidism and sarcoidosis. Is that related to these.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi, There's some pigmentation in my armpits. Check the picture attached. Do I need to be worried about it? And please suggest how do i get rid of it.

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Fungal infection. Get it treated by a dermatologist with a proper course of medicines. Avoid sweating . Take bath immediately post sweating. ...  Read More

I am suffering from the armpits darkness and from last 2 months there is itching and burning sensation I am feeling.suggest something for whitening armpits and get rid or itching and burning sensation.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus growth causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ...  Read More

What will be the treatment to get rid of Armpit lumps. What should I do. It comes then it goes. But currently it's enlarged

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this hidradenitis suppurativa.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online con ...  Read More

I got black patches under armpits. Initially i got itching where they are (patches), but now there is no itching at all. Please suggest me any medicine or ointment etc to get rid of them.

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

How to brighten dark underarms and also cure itchy armpits please help me with a solution because it's really embarrassing

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like underarms, thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for d ...  Read More

Hello all I just want to know how to get rid of these dark circles?, I have tried all the remedies but it's not going is this something genetic? Can anyone help

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have a small lump under my armpit from a long time. It is painless and sometimes it releases few drops of pus. Please suggest remedies to get rid of it.

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Will have to examine first by photos or video consult . There can be many lesions mimicking lump like sebaceous cyst or lipoma . Consult online on medantaeclinic.org with me for further consultation. ...  Read More

Why does my armpit smell even right after bathing....pls suggest medicine to get rid of it..no home remedies pls

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Hi, You could be having a bacterial or fungal infection. You could be following wrong hair removal methods. Multiple causes needs to evaluated. ...  Read More

Hi, From past three days, I have a boil inside the armpit and it is starting to pain. Earlier once I had puss formation in the same area. Any remedies to get rid of the boil? Thank you!

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Excision ...  Read More

Doctor I am having sweat in armpit and it smells a lot. Why Is it so? what are the remedies to gt rid of it. Sweat smells

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Hello body odour due to sweat is max from armpit. Use a good deo and clear your armpits well during bath. Basically good personal hygiene is a must ...  Read More

I have dark armpits and pubic area, can you suggest me any medicine or procedure, to get rid of it. I have blackheads too in my armpits

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Your condition called Acanthosis Nigrans, which is a treatable condition with reasonable very high success rate. You need to consult a dermatologist for definitive treatment. You can consult me throug ...  Read More

Respected Sir /Ma'am, Is it abnormal sometimes to have smelly stools? Sometimes after eating, I feel like urge to go to washroom 😷

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Smelly stools can be because of various causes. Urge to go to motions can be because of IBS, GASTROENTERITIS ETC, OR SOME OTHER INFECTIOUS CAUSES. ...  Read More

I have armpit lumps but it goes and comes with period I think...and a kind of discomfort in armpit is always there.

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Consult with local gynaecologist.Because examination is compulsory.Getbdone Ultrasonography of breast to know the exact pathology of breast.With reports meet to gynaecologist. ...  Read More

What is the permanent solution to get rid of sweaty armpit. I m 20 yrs old female and i feel it so embarrassing eveytime even in winters i sweat like an animal.

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Dont worry..You are suffering from hyperhidrosis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online ...  Read More

My armpits are black. Want to reduce black portion. Have sensitive skin. Anything gel type medicine to apply to get rid of black armpits

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You are suffering from acanthosis nigricans.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consu ...  Read More

How to get rid of this. I am doing this everyday or some time after leaving a gap of 1 day. Even if i cantroal my self for more than 3 or 4 days then on 5th day i do this about 2 or 3 times. So please help me dr.

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HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can help you in this ...  Read More

Most of the time my left side of breast near to armpit pains a lot and i am not able to sleep left side due to the pain... Please suggest me some thing so that i can get rid of this problem..

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HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can permanently cure this problem of yours rapidly effectively and efficiently without any Side effects ...  Read More

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