Discovering the Secret of Body Odor, What Do Abnormal Changes Tell Us?

Eccrine glands: They are found all over the body and secrete a watery, salty sweat. To cool and deodorize • Apocrine glands: They are concentrated in specific areas such as the armpits, groin, and scalp. These glands are activated during stress, emotional arousal, or hormonal changes. The sweat they produce is oilier and thicker, which bacteria are more likely to break down. The result of this breakdown is body odor.