Smells Your Body Makes That Tells You Something Is Wrong

Skin Issues With A Smell

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There are several skin issues with smells, including fish odor syndrome, eczema, and a variety of skin infections. Fish odor syndrome is a rare metabolic disorder that affects the normal production of flavin an enzyme that contains monooxygenase 3. Individuals with this condition have an offensive body odor that smells like fish because of their body’s tendency to excrete uncontrollable amounts of trimethylaminuria. It is secreted in the urine, sweat an on the breath of these individuals.

Eczema is one of the most common skin issues with smell. It tends to smell like rotten meat or cheese and becomes worse if you have a lousy diet. The topical immunosuppressants and antihistamines can also cause the scent to worsen. These agents change your hormonal chemistry and may not allow wounds to heal properly, which produces a displeasing odor. A skin infection called intertrigo can also cause smelly skin and develops in moist areas of the body, including the armpits, genitals, and beneath the breasts. It looks like a red or reddish-brown rash and is raw, itchy with a foul odor.

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