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Question: 4 year old armpit odor
| kayaly1
- Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:28 am |
I have recently noticed a very stong body odor coming from my 4 1/2 year old's armpits. Is this something I should be concerned with or maybe just give her a mild deoderant? I bathe her every other day. Thank you for your time.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:07 am |
 Prepubertal children do not typically have body odor. The presence of body odor may be a sign of premature andrenarchy (early production of adrenal hormones).
This condition, in itself, is not a problem; however, it may be a sign of precocious puberty (early onset of puberty). This would be something that should be treated.
I would recommend that you have your daughter evaluated for any other signs of puberty. If there are none, she should have regular examinations to ensure that puberty is not beginning early. If puberty is noted, she should see an endocrinologist to help stop it.
Best wishes.
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| kayaly1
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:15 am |
Thank you Dr. Lowe. I will get her to the Pediatrician this week.
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