ph and hormones

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Anonymous asked 8 years ago
how do you change the ph level of your armpit? i feel like mine is way to alkaline. also can thyroid problems create body odor? both my mom and grandma have thyroid problems. what would the smell be like? thanks!
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drarmpit answered 8 years ago
Dear Jenna, the average pH of the armpit is 6.5 for men and 6 for females. The average pH of the general skin is about 5.5. Lowering the armpit pH can lower the amount of bacteria. This can be easily achieved by applying citric acid or acetic acid. Best, Chris