What Is Body Odor (B.O.)? What Causes Body Odor?

Body odor, or B.O., bromhidrosis, osmidrosis and ozochrotia, is a perceived unpleasant smell our bodies can give off when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat into acidssome say it is the smell of bacteria growing on the body, but it really is the result of bacteria breaking down protein into certain acids…

source : www.medicalnewstoday.com

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