Summer is everyone’s favorite time of year, but not when it comes with sweaty, smelly underboobs. Breast sweat is completely normal, and it’s something many people will deal with anytime they sweat. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways you can combat boob sweat and body odor to feel fresh and clean all day.

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Try a moisture-wicking bra.

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Use aluminum-free deodorant under your breasts.

  1. Deodorant helps combat bad smells and underboob chafing. After you get out of the shower, lift up your breasts and apply a few swipes of natural, aluminum-free deodorant. Keep the deodorant in your bag in case you need to reapply throughout the day.[3] If swiping is a little too awkward, find a spray-on deodorant instead.
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Talk to a dermatologist if you need to.

  1. Some sweat problems need to be treated by a professional. If your underboob sweat or smell is impacting your daily life and home remedies aren’t helping, make an appointment with a dermatologist. Dermatologist Lydia Shedlofsky recommends, "if [the smell] is a repeated or ongoing problem lasting more than a week or two, or if it begins to more irritating or itching, then please [go see] a dermatologist." They can tell you about your skin and what might be causing excessive sweat to help you deal with it the right way.[14]
    • In some cases, a smell underneath your breasts is caused by fungus or an infection. Your doctor will be able to tell you what’s going on and prescribe you medicine to deal with it.
    • If there is a rash for more than a week or two, it is better to see a dermatologist.

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Lydia Shedlofsky, DO
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This article was co-authored by Lydia Shedlofsky, DO and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Dr. Lydia Shedlofsky is a Resident Dermatologist who joined Affiliated Dermatology in July of 2019 after completing a traditional rotating internship at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. After graduation, she moved to Beira, Mozambique, and worked as a research assistant and intern at a free clinic. She completed a Post-Baccalaureate program and subsequently earned a Master's Degree in Medical Education and a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. This article has been viewed 49,921 times.
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