Fox odor, also known as axillary odor, is a special odor produced by the interaction of apocrine secretions with bacteria. The smell is often unpleasant and even disruptive to social activities. So, how can you tell if you have fox odor?
1. Smell the smell.
Smell identification: Use a clean handkerchief or paper, vigorously wipe the armpit hair, and smell the handkerchief or paper. If you have a bad smell, you may have fox odor.
Smell your armpits: After taking a shower, use your nose to sniff your armpits for odors. If you have a pungent and unpleasant odor, you may have fox odor.
2. Observe clothing and armpit hair.
Observe the color of the garment: Check the underarm for yellowing. If there is, it may be caused by fox odor.
Observe armpit hair: Check the armpit hair for abnormal greasy things such as hair mold. If so, you may have fox odor.
3. Ask others.
Because some people may not be able to detect their fox odor easily, they can ask a friend or family member to help them smell their armpits. Their feedback will help determine if you have fox odor.
4. Compare family history.
Fox odor has a certain hereditary nature. Knowing if you have a history of fox odor in your family can help you determine the likelihood of your disease. If you have a patient in your family, you are more likely to get the disease.
5. Inspection**.
Observe whether there are some abnormal symptoms in the armpits, such as thickening, pigmentation, increased wrinkles, etc. These symptoms can be a sign of fox odor.
6. Pay attention to accompanying symptoms.
People with fox odor often have symptoms of excessive sweating. Therefore, if you find that you sweat easily, especially in the armpits, it may also be a sign of fox odor.