Body odor

Japanese: わきが
Body odor
Also known as axillary hyperhidrosis. A disease in which sweat from the armpits gives off a foul odor. The foul odor is caused by abnormal secretions from the apocrine glands (sweat glands) and decomposition products produced by bacteria that grow in the secretions. There is a genetic tendency to have this condition, and it forms part of body odor. Treatment involves using aromatic substances to suppress the odor, as well as antiperspirants, sterilization, and hair removal.

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Japanese:
腋臭(えきしゅう)症とも。腋窩(えきか)の汗が悪臭を放つ病気。悪臭の原因はアポクリン腺(汗腺)の分泌異常,および分泌物中に増殖した細菌により生じた分解物質。遺伝傾向があり,体臭の一部をなす。治療は芳香物質でにおいをおさえるほか,制汗,殺菌,脱毛などを行う。

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