1990
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.1990.tb00535.x
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The skin microflora and the formation of human axillary odour

Abstract: Synopsis We have examined the relationship between human axillary skin microflora and underarm odour (UAO), in particular, the ability of cutaneous bacteria to transform steroids. A study was made of bacterial population density and odour intensity of the axillae of 34 normal male subjects. There was a statistically significant association between population density of aerobic coryneform bacteria and UAO intensity. No associations could be found between population densities of staphylococci, micrococci or prop… Show more

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“…9 Rennie et al suggested that axillary malodour intensity is determined by the density and type of the subject's skin microflora, rather than by the quality or composition of its apocrine sweat. 10 It was also reported that the increase of malodours was associated with the population density of micro-organisms. 11,12 Although the antimicrobial properties of certain fragrance materials and essential oils have been described in the literature, 13 most of them are only effective for a limited time, as such effectiveness is dependent on their high volatility.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…9 Rennie et al suggested that axillary malodour intensity is determined by the density and type of the subject's skin microflora, rather than by the quality or composition of its apocrine sweat. 10 It was also reported that the increase of malodours was associated with the population density of micro-organisms. 11,12 Although the antimicrobial properties of certain fragrance materials and essential oils have been described in the literature, 13 most of them are only effective for a limited time, as such effectiveness is dependent on their high volatility.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…These parts are prone to infections or high-density colonization by microorganisms. Many deodorants are developed to control armpit microflora and, because of this [64], body odor, by decreasing skin pH to a value around 5.5 [58]. Whether this claimed activity is due to a direct effect of acidic pH on bacteria and body odor is, however, not obvious.…”
Section: Role Of the Skin Ph Ph And Skin Microfloramentioning
confidence: 99%
“…3 Thus, the human malodour should be dependent on the population density and the kind of skin microflora. 4 Although the use of fragrances is the most popular method for masking these malodours, most perfume oils are effective for a limited time because their constituents are mostly volatiles. It was demonstrated in our previous study that GBVs are gradually changed to fragrant materials by skin microflora, 5 suggesting that GBVs might be ideal as fragrant materials with alternative lasting effects.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%