Daughter with bad underarm odor

Posted By Portia (Durban) on 01/18/2014

Hi, My daughter is 18 years old . She has experienced bad odour under her arm ever since she started being a teenager. She has tried roll on but they cause boils. What should she use?
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Replied by Kelly (Cambridge, Ma) on 01/19/2014

I've read many times that Milk of Magnesia (as well as Magnesium oil in spray form) is great for underarm odor. If you go to Amazon and type in 'Milk of Magnesia deodorant', you'll find several product choices. I've read that limes work well, too. You just slice it in half and apply as you would a roll-on.
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Replied by Helpyourself (Texas, Usa) on 01/19/2014

Use lemon or lime, slice in half or quarters, squeeze out some juice, rub in armpit, wait 5 - 10 minutes before shower, lasts about 3 days. Good Luck!
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Replied by Mvo (Jhb) on 01/19/2014

Hi Portia - I don't know if this will work for your daughter's problem, but it may be worth a try. Look up Effective Microorganisms (EM) - especially a Youtube video by Brian McGrath where he explains how to make your own very cheaply and easily. This product has many applications and one of them is the removal of unpleasant odours. If you decide to try it would love to know if it worked. Good luck.
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Replied by Suzy (Fort Wayne In) on 01/19/2014

I am able to get rid of underarm odor by applying coloidial silver after bathing. I don't know why, but it does take away the offensive odor. I do believe I need to treat things from the inside out but until I find the solution to the odor I'm using the CS. I hope this helps.
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Replied by Sp (Wb, Nj) on 01/24/2014

Hi Portia, I read about using zinc oxide ointment right here are EC. It's under Ailments - Body Odor. Zinc works for me. I tried MoM and it gave me bumps like chicken skin! Maybe something in the Body Odor section will work for your daughter. Good luck!
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