Because of the smell of foxes, many people have become the object of dislike and ridicule in adolescence.
But the fox smell is not so terrible, except for the bad smell, there is no harm to the body.
Moreover, fox odor can be cured.
(1) People with a lighter taste can reduce fox odor by cleaning
Often bathe, change clothes frequently, naturally needless to say.
Proper shaving can also speed up the evaporation of sweat and reduce fox odor.
Daily use of antiperspirants, deodorants and other symptoms to relieve symptoms.
(2) People with heavy taste can apply antiperspirant and sterilizing drugs locally
For example, under the guidance of a doctor, antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride and alumina are used to inhibit sweat secretion. Or with 1% povidone iodine solution, 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution, 0.5% neomycin solution and other sterilization and deodorization.
Botulinum toxin injection is also a way to reduce sweat secretion, botulinum toxin can reduce sweat gland activity, to achieve the purpose of less sweating, but be sure to remember to do it under the guidance of a doctor.
(3) People with fox odor so bad that they affect their lives can choose surgery
Removal of large sweat glands can eradicate fox odor. Axillary odor surgery is mainly concentrated in the armpits, with little damage to the body.
Of course, for the sake of safety, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for treatment, and the treatment method is listened to by the doctor.
Fox stink is not shameful, don't use your body as a test field, hurt your body and spend money unjustly.
Review expert: Xu Hongjun | attending physician of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology of Beijing Friendship Hospital
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