Skin Conditions
Bromhidrosis
Mild
ICD-10: L75 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: शरीर की दुर्गंध · தமிழ்: உடல் துர்நாற்றம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದೇಹದ ದುರ್ವಾಸನೆ · తెలుగు: శరీర దుర్వాసన · বাংলা: শরীরের দুর্গন্ধ · मराठी: शरीराची दुर्गंधी · ગુજરાતી: શરીરની દુર્ગંધ
About this condition
Bromhidrosis is a condition where sweat develops a strong, unpleasant odor due to bacteria breaking down sweat on the skin surface or from apocrine gland secretions. It commonly affects areas with more sweat glands like armpits, feet, and groin, and can be worsened by poor hygiene, certain foods, or medical conditions. Most cases can be managed with proper hygiene, antibacterial soaps, and lifestyle changes.
Common symptoms
body odor
excessive sweating
smelly armpits
foul foot odor
pungent groin smell
smelly sweat
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist despite hygiene measures
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | शरीर की दुर्गंध · बदबूदार पसीना · बगल की बदबू · पैरों की बदबू |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உடல் துர்நாற்றம் · கெட்ட வியர்வை வாசனை · அக்குள் துர்நாற்றம் · கால் நாற்றம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ದೇಹದ ದುರ್ವಾಸನೆ · ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಬೆವರು ವಾಸನೆ · ಅಂಡರ್ ಆರ್ಮ್ ವಾಸನೆ · ಕಾಲು ದುರ್ವಾಸನೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | శరీర దుర్వాసన · చెడు చెమట వాసన · చంకలో దుర్వాసన · పాదాల దుర్వాసన |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শরীরের দুর্গন্ধ · খারাপ ঘামের গন্ধ · বগলের দুর্গন্ধ · পায়ের দুর্গন্ধ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | शरीराची दुर्गंधी · घामाची वाईट वास · बगलेची दुर्गंधी · पायांची दुर्गंधी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શરીરની દુર્ગંધ · ખરાબ પરસેવાની ગંધ · બગલની દુર્ગંધ · પગની દુર્ગંધ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Bromhidrosis?
body odor, excessive sweating, smelly armpits, foul foot odor, pungent groin smell, smelly sweat.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist despite hygiene measures
Is Bromhidrosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Bromhidrosis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist despite hygiene measures.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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