Is frequent sweating in the armpits a sign of body odor (狐臭)?

Frequent sweating in the axillary region may be caused by body odor, but it could also be due to other reasons, such as hyperhidrosis, cholinergic urticaria, and eczema. It is recommended that patients promptly consult a doctor for diagnosis and targeted treatment after clarifying the underlying cause.

If the large sweat glands in the axillary region are hyperactive, they may produce unpleasant odors, leading to frequent sweating in the axillary region. In such cases, patients can use medications such as Urotropine Solution and Aluminum Chloride Solution as prescribed by a doctor.

Prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments or excessive mental stress may lead to abnormal excitation of the sympathetic nerves, causing increased local sweating and frequent sweating in the axillary region. In such cases, patients can use medications such as Alum Solution and Aluminum Acetate Solution as prescribed by a doctor.

Patients with cholinergic urticaria may experience skin vasodilation, increased sweat secretion, and frequent sweating in the axillary region during exercise, alcohol consumption, or emotional arousal. In such cases, patients can take medications such as Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Tablets and Avastin Capsules as prescribed by a doctor.

If patients already have eczema, they may also experience frequent sweating in the axillary region due to inflammation, accompanied by itching symptoms. In such cases, patients can use topical medications such as Calamine Lotion and Mometasone Furoate Cream as prescribed by a doctor.

In daily life, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene by taking frequent baths and regularly changing clothing.