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The body odor of human males plays an important role in human sexual attraction, as a powerful indicator of MHC/HLA heterozygosity. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Significant evidence suggests that women are attracted to men whose body odor is different from theirs, indicating that they have immune genes that are different from their own, which may produce ...
Odour is sensory stimulation of the olfactory membrane of the nose [1] by a group of molecules. [2] Certain body odours are connected to human sexual attraction. [3] [4] Humans can make use of body odour subconsciously to identify whether a potential mate will pass on favourable traits to their offspring.
Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates. [3] [4] Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved ...
Body odor (or bromhidrosis, if you’re being technical) is “caused by bacteria on the skin, which break down sweat, giving off a foul odor,” according to Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatologist ...
Sweat and body odor are typically thought to go hand in hand, but experts say it's a little more complicated than that. Sweat alone doesn't have a smell, according to Harvard Health.
Sweat and body odor are typically thought to go hand in hand, but experts say it's a little more complicated than that. Sweat alone doesn't have a smell, according to Harvard Health.
Infections of the groin are more common in males, while infections of the scalp and body occur equally in both sexes. [4] Infections of the scalp are most common in children while infections of the groin are most common in the elderly. [4] Descriptions of ringworm date back to ancient history. [9]
The defining feature of ORS is excessive thoughts of having offensive body odor(s) which are detectable to others. The individual may report that the odor comes from: the nose and/or mouth, i.e. halitosis (bad breath); the anus; the genitals; the skin generally; or specifically the groin, armpits or feet.