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With the heat kicking in, body odor has been on many people’s minds. Dermatologist Heather Kornmehl posted an Instagram video earlier this month explaining how “the potential for stinky ...
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An array of sticks, creams and sprays now promises full-body odor control. Here’s what they do — and how to tell them apart, according to experts. What you should know about ‘whole-body ...
Body odor or body odour (BO) is present in all animals and its intensity can be influenced by many factors (behavioral patterns, survival strategies). Body odor has a strong genetic basis, but can also be strongly influenced by various factors, such as sex, diet, health, and medication. [ 1 ]
The majority of East Asians have the ABCC11 gene (80-95%), which greatly reduces body odor and codes for dry-type earwax. [29] It is believed that this reduction in body odor may be an adaptation to colder climates by ancient Northeast Asian ancestors, although this is not definitively proven. [30]
Body odor encompasses axillary (underarm) odor and foot odor. [1] It is caused by a combination of sweat gland secretions and normal skin microflora. [1] In addition, androstane steroids and the ABCC11 transporter are essential for most axillary odor. [1] [2] Body odor is a complex phenomenon, with numerous compounds and catalysts involved in ...
During this time, we used each product on any key areas that are prone to body odor (i.e., pits, private areas and under our breasts), and documented our experiences.
Edna Murphey was the creator of the Odorono brand of deodorant and originator of modern-day deodorant marketing strategies (1912). [1] Murphey's father, Dr. Abraham D. Murphey, a physician, developed the liquid antiperspirant to help surgeons with sweaty hands. [2]