Fox odor is the common name of axillary hyperhidrosis, some patients can reduce the odor by paying attention to personal hygiene, dietary adjustments, etc., but the genetic cause of fox odor is difficult to prevent, and can be considered for treatment through medication, surgery and other ways of treatment.
Armpit hyperhidrosis is caused by the secretions of the top secretory glands in the armpits by the bacterial decomposition of the skin, resulting in a special pungent and unpleasant odor, the cause of which is still unclear, and is generally believed to be related to genetic factors, external factors (hot weather, emotional stress, strenuous exercise, etc.), dietary factors and other factors.
It is recommended that patients with axillary hyperhidrosis should keep their armpits clean and dry, take a bath and change clothes in time after sweating; shave their armpits frequently to prevent the gathering of bacteria; and avoid consuming foods with irritating odor such as garlic and raw onion.
If the symptoms don’t get better after the above life adjustments, you can choose to undergo medication (formaldehyde solution, zinc oxide nylon powder, botulinum toxin), surgical treatment (axillary area local skin shuttle excision suture method, skin flap method), physical therapy (laser therapy, high-frequency electro-acupuncture therapy) and so on.
It is recommended that patients with axillary hyperhidrosis should seek timely medical treatment, standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor, and avoid private medication to avoid delaying the condition.