In summer, armpit odor has become a problem for many people, the clothes are thin, and the armpits are wet when you sweat, which is really embarrassing, at this time, many people in order to solve this problem, many people will choose to use antiperspirant to suppress sweat and odor. So, is deodorant effective for armpit odor?
First of all, we need to understand the causes of armpit odor. Armpit odor is mainly due to the sweat secreted by the sweat glands in the armpits being broken down by bacteria, producing substances such as unsaturated fatty acids, which give off an unpleasant odor. Therefore, inhibiting the secretion of sweat is the key to reducing armpit odor.
The main function of antiperspirant lotion is to reduce armpit odor by tightening pores and reducing sweat secretion. Many deodorants are also added with antimicrobial ingredients, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria, which can further reduce the symptoms of armpit odor.
However, it should be noted that antiperspirant can not completely ** armpit odor problem, because antiperspirant deodorant only temporarily inhibits the secretion of sweat glands to achieve the effect of relieving odor, treating the symptoms but not the root cause, and long-term use may also lead to clogging of armpit pores, affecting the normal perspiration of the armpits, resulting in redness, black and itching under the armpits.
In addition, the causes of armpit odor are more complex, everyone's situation is different, some people may have strong sweat gland secretion due to genetics and other factors, even the use of antiperspirant can not completely solve the problem of armpit odor, so it is recommended to choose surgery if you have armpit odor troubles**.
In short, for most people, using a deodorant can effectively reduce the problem of armpit odor and make the summer more refreshing and comfortable. However, if the problem of armpit odor is serious or the personal constitution is special, you also need to seek professional medical help and take a more effective method.