May 24, 2023
Chemistry behind Bromhidrosis
Smell something unique? It's the summer heat bringing out the "distinctive" aroma of body odor! Underarm sweating, caused by the apocrine sweat glands, releases proteins, carbs, and lipids. Odorless themselves, but when bacteria break them down, yikes! Result: that fox-like "fox odor" or "foxy odor." 🦊 Research points to "TMHA," a musky compound, as a key player. Stay fresh!