odor in armpit Q&A › Category: Questions › odor in armpit 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 7 years ago i shower every day with body soap but if i rub my armpit there is still bad smells. why is that 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down drarmpit answered 7 years ago Hey Rhea, thanks for sharing. It is because malodorous bacteria are contained within your skin (sweat glands, hair follicles), from where the malodor generation starts. A shower cannot take away the bacteria in the skin. Best regards, Chris Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me