Dooley Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My 15 yo dd has a challenge in the pit area. None of the usual deodorants/antiperspirants seem to work for her. Can anyone recommend something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 There are some prescription ones that will definitely help. My mom swears by Mitchum also (not sure if that is spelled right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooley Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Chris - does Mitchum have "man" smell?? We will try anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 No, it's unscented. It's a lotion-y roll on--have her shoot the blow dryer at her underarms (on cool) for a teeny bit to help it dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) I've heard Milk of Magnesia rubbed on a cotton ball under the arms can help. Edited December 19, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 There was recently a letter in one of the Sunday newspaper features--Dr Pharmacy, or something like that. The letter writer raved about using Milk of Magnesia to control odor because nothing else had worked before this. The columnist agreed that this works for some people where aluminum-based deodorants might not. Maybe worth a try? Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Mitchum has a ladies version with apowder scents and other choices. I like to roll on gel:) She could also try if that does not work, wiping the underarms with rubbing alcohol after her showers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Might be worth mentioning to the doctor if it is bad enough. It can be a sign of thyroid problems, hormone imbalance, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 It did seem to help, but I'm not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) I'm sure this will sound really strange, but here goes. My ds had an awful problem - we'd send him to take a shower several times a day on occassion because we couldn't stand to be in the same room as him. We'd have "pit checks" for him after showers to make sure he'd washed [with SOAP :D - he "forgets" sometimes:glare:] and had deodorant on, but he still would stink a short time later. It's my understanding that the odor comes from bacteria primarily, not the body or sweat itself. What seems to help my him [and myself on occasion :blush:] is to rub the armpits down with rubbing alcohol on a washcloth. This doesn't need to be done every day. Once or twice seems to clear up the problem [he does continue to wear deodorant though], and then he is good for a few weeks before we start noticing his odor again. Sounds strange, but it really does help. Edited December 19, 2009 by natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I 2nd (3rd?) alcohol (I like to use it on a cotton ball) and Mitchum http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=26407&catid=48424&aid=337953&aparam=mitchum_for_women_clear_&CAWELAID=61236762. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapphireStitch Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My daughter likes the Secret Clinical Strength antiperspirant, but I think that's more for excessive wetness rather than odor. I know when she was a bit younger she would have more of an odor when she was not drinking enough water. It's hard for kids to remember that they need to stay hydrated, particularly when they're exercising or doing sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 There could be other medical reasons, but from a naturopathic perspective, its a sign of a toxic system, although it does seem to be hormonally related with many teens. The smell is created by bacteria which feed on the sweat which is excreted through the sweat glands. Antibacterial swabs of some sort, as previously suggested, are a good idea just to kill the bacteria in the short term. However I would make sure he is drinking LOTS of water and eating LOTS Of fruit and vegetables and limiting junky foods. What goes in, honestly, has to come out somehow. The other thing is to make sure he is having regular bowel movements as constipation can also cause offensive body odour. We all have several avenues of elimination- sweat and the skin is one, bowels are another, breath is another, urine is another. Keeping all the avenues open takes the stress off any other avenue to have to compensate. I wont buy aluminium based anti perspirants for my kids, even though they complain and want me to, to be cool like their friends. They do stop the perspiration, but the cost is too high on health, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Try putting rubbing alcohol on the armpits and let dry completely. Then use deodorant. Do this after every shower for a while and see what happens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I second the clinical strength deorants that are available. I've tried several different brand(depending what I have a coupon for), and they work for me when nothing else did--even the alchol mentioned by PP. Also, I do think it is related to some kind of toxicity. I know mine is because of an infection I've been fighting, off and on for two + years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Our ped. recommended a spray w/ an active ingredient containing zirconium. The actual name of the salt is Aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY. We found it in Arm & Hammer..no female or male odor, just an antiperspirant. Also recommended was wearing clothing and shoes of natural materials and of course changing after exercise. No re -wearing clothes without washing, as the bacteria starts breeding. Alternate shoes in daily wear so each pair can dry thoroughly before wearing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooley Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Ok, we will try everything suggested! She does eat a balanced diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables, do I dont know what to change with the diet. Thank you, to the hive! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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