Does body odor still smell after bathing?

The

root cause of smelly sweat is abnormal secretion of apocrine glands under the armpits. Although bathing can temporarily remove sweat, bacteria and some odors from the skin surface, it cannot fundamentally solve the problem of apocrine glands. Even after bathing, apocrine glands may continue to secrete abnormal substances, resulting in odor. The cleaning effect of bathing may not be complete. Sometimes it may not be possible to completely wash all sweat and secretions from the armpits, or new secretions will be produced soon after bathing, especially in cases of intense exercise or emotional stress.

In short, patients with smelly sweating cannot rely solely on bathing to solve the smell problem. They need to consider various factors, actively seek medical treatment, and choose appropriate treatment and management methods according to their own conditions.