Is it normal that my armpits smell even with deodorant?

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No matter what kind of deodorant I use or how often I use it, my armpits always have a slight 'funk' to them. I shower every day, sometimes twice a day! They don't smell BAD, and I highly doubt it's noticeable by anyone else. But when I reach for things and get a whiff of my underarms it's really embarrassing and extremely annoying. Is this normal? What can I do to fix it?

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  • jensapa
    12 years ago

    I find micham roll on the best.

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  • howaminotmyself
    12 years ago

    Change your diet.

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  • 1000yrVampireKing
    11 years ago

    Some people sweat very badly. Some people sweat very frequently and can not help it. Some deodorants are not strong enough. I have the same issue and a lot of time I just keep putting it on multiple times. Some people just sweat badly. Try a different brand.

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    • 1000yrVampireKing
      11 years ago

      Try Arm & Hammer.

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  • la_uva_mojada
    11 years ago

    Stop drinking soda/pasteurized juice and only drink tea or kombucha

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  • detroitlove81
    12 years ago

    CertainDri and Deodorant. Plus... and i hate to say it, if you are a dude and you have that issue TRIM ALL THAT HAIR DOWN under there. Not off but do you really need enough hair under your arms to make a wig out of?

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    12 years ago

    Are you using a deodorant or an antiperspirant?

    The former covers up the odors of your armpit, while the latter slows down the production of sweat.

    You may want to consider changing brands

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  • georgienne
    12 years ago

    Switch to anti persistent, make sure you always wash it off, wear breathable clothing. Carry baby wipes if you want to.

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  • Nef1234
    12 years ago

    That is the very reason that i swapped over to an anti perspirant. For me, deoderant always seemed to mask BO, lasting for only a couple of hours before that 'funk' kicked in. I had read many years ago that BO was caused by bacteria in the armpit hairs. I started to wash my armpits thoroughly every day before using an antiperspirant and have never had a funk problem since. Hope that helps.

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  • RoboSheep
    12 years ago

    Anti-perspirant is really bad for you. Some people (like me) actually quite like the smell of armpit!

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  • daan
    12 years ago

    Wash ?wash like your life depends on it !

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  • rayst
    12 years ago

    My armpits never smell but always sweat even with antiperspirant lol

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