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Why do armpits smell?

Most would say because of sweat...Actually, armpit sweat is odourless. The small amount of apocrine secretion in the sweat, however, causes the problem. Although fresh apocrine in sweat is also odourless, that characteristic smell develops when the sweat is broken down by the hair and skin cells in the armpit, and then eaten by bacteria. It's actually the bacteria that make the smell, releasing a chemical called 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid.


What role do sweat glands play in causing body odor?

Sweat glands produce sweat, which is mostly water and salt. When this sweat comes into contact with bacteria on the skin, it can create body odor. The bacteria break down the sweat into acids, which produce the unpleasant smell we associate with body odor.


Why stale sweat smells?

By stale sweat I'm assuming you mean sweat that has dried? First off, there are lots of electrolytes that you lose through your sweat. Secondly, bacteria like to grow in moist areas and sweat is very moist as you well know. When bacteria get in the sweat, they use it as a food because you have all these nutrients you lose and when they use the sweat as food, they release a gas and this is what gives it that smell. The smell will stay even after it is dry because it has not been washed away.


Why do socks stink?

Feet smell when bacteria on the skin break down sweat as it comes from the pores. A cheesy smell is released as the sweat decomposes. The main causes of sweaty and smelly feet are: Wearing the same shoes every day. I just recommend you to wear a Compression Socks. It will never stink. If you want to buy good compression wear at E-commerce website, then i have found 1 E-commerce store. That is Torrsdocks.com


Bacteria that causes disease are called?

Pathogenic bacteria.

Related Questions

What causes sweat to smell?

Bacteria that is feeding on the sweat.


What are the causes of prickly heat?

Bacteria form the plugs in the sweat glands. These bacteria are probably normal inhabitants of the skin, and why they suddenly interfere with sweat flow is still not known.


What causes small whiteheads on my stomach and back?

sweat opening paws letting bacteria get in


Why do balls smell?

Your scrotum can smell due to many reasons, but the main reason is Bacteria from your sweat.


Does sweat have bacteria in it?

Yes, sweat itself is mostly sterile and odorless. However, when it comes into contact with bacteria on the skin's surface, the bacteria can metabolize the sweat and produce odorous compounds.


Why do your socks smell?

sweat combined with the use lenght of time of the shoe causes that. Edit: It is the bacteria that grows in the warm, moist environment of our feet that causes them to smell.


What causes your neck to sweat?

Because it gets hot, then the sweat glands send out the sweat, which causes it to cool down.


Where do sweat glands belong?

Sweat glands belong in your skin. In one square inch of skin their are 500 sweat glands. The main jobs of sweat include reducing your body's temperature through evaporation, providing a barrier from harmful bacteria, and keeping your skin from drying out.


Why do armpits smell?

Most would say because of sweat...Actually, armpit sweat is odourless. The small amount of apocrine secretion in the sweat, however, causes the problem. Although fresh apocrine in sweat is also odourless, that characteristic smell develops when the sweat is broken down by the hair and skin cells in the armpit, and then eaten by bacteria. It's actually the bacteria that make the smell, releasing a chemical called 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid.


What causes the odor in sweat?

The odor in sweat is primarily caused by the presence of bacteria on the skin breaking down sweat into acids. These acids can produce a distinct smell, which varies from person to person based on factors like diet, hormones, and overall health. Hormones can also play a role in regulating the amount and type of sweat produced, further affecting body odor.


What is the main purpose of sweat gland?

The main purpose of a sweat gland is to cool the body.


What causes swelling of the chest?

causes by our sweat glands.