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pat1234512 t1_ja44pyq wrote

Something I learned way later in life than I should have: leaving the lather on for 30 seconds to let the soap do its work helps considerably.

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Mississimia t1_ja4667h wrote

I wish more people understood this. If someone stinks because of a hygiene problem, they are usually going to visibly look unhygienic.

If they do not look unhygienic but are still super stinky, a simple "hey friend, I'm worried you might have a medical issue, there is an odor around you and I know you're clean. Maybe you should see a doctor?"

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l8bunny t1_ja4ss1x wrote

Do not use alcohol or vinegar on your skin if it’s they’re not in a formulation made for skin. You’ll do damage.

You don’t need to have folliculitis or any type of infection to experience persistent odor, any bacterial build-up will cause it. The ACV is working because it’s an acid, and it does kill the bacteria, but it’s too harsh to be used like this (if you’re outdoors in a pinch, you can even use antibacterial gel for the same effect). What you can use which is safe for your skin is AHA or BHA, products which are safe to use even on your face and made for this purpose, or even simpler, antibacterial soap, but may be some trial and error to find the one that works well enough. (But always patch test before using new products of course)

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socalmikester t1_ja6590d wrote

i pick/floss, brush, then rinse with dilute rubbing alcohol and a final rinse of hydrogen peroxide. no cavities!

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Justfuxn3 t1_ja4dr2o wrote

A bar of antibacterial soap in the shower helps. Always wash the sensitive areas with it including your pits, behind the ears, and your feet and between the toes. Makes a world of a difference.

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scalyblue t1_ja59fxy wrote

....apple cider vinegar is not a skin treatment and aside from the fact that it contains acetic acid, is hardly an antimicrobial. I can't imagine an actual physician recommending it.

If you're getting skin infections like folliculitis there's an over the counter product called hibiclens that is designed for this.

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SmackEh t1_ja47j2b wrote

Antiperspirant is also a solution (vs deodorant). Combining a fresh smell to a stench doesn't always give good results...

Pit stains are also going to persist if only deodorant is used.

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Ellenpb t1_ja5q1q0 wrote

Playing devil's advocate here: please see a doctor and do not diagnose yourself based on something you read on the internet.

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Cafeecrisp t1_ja44gn2 wrote

Had it my whole life until i waxed it last week. My wife loves it so much that i smell much better now

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dragonagitator t1_ja524pw wrote

Yup if soap doesn't do the trick then use rubbing alcohol or the cleansing pads they have people wash themselves with before outpatient surgeries

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Hobbles_vi t1_ja5mrpp wrote

Trim away the hair.

I don't shave, but I trim my pubes to be super short and thin out my armpit hair. It makes a ton of difference with regards to smell.

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ChrisGeritol t1_ja5qvsq wrote

I've found the opposite in regards to women. That whole shaved nonsense leads to a fishy odor. With hair, it's more of a musk scent if there is a scent.

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Solid-Question-3952 t1_ja5riqf wrote

You may have a bacterial infection but you PROBABLY need a stronger deodorant.

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JUKINGZACK t1_ja7d5yc wrote

Ironically enough I was a bad alcoholic up until about a year ago, and we all know that makes an odor but even if I went two days without drinking my gf could still smell me. She said it had like a metallic smell. Oddly enough when I drink wasps or any types of bees would fly right up to me trying to land on me, I think it was due to smelling all the sugar coming out of my pores from the alcohol in sweat etc.. kinda crazy right? And I even shower daily and even after a shower my gf could still smell it… I’ve been clean almost a year now and never felt better.

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