Can talcum powder really cure body odor?

Many people are aware of the problem of body odor. The occurrence of this disease is mainly due to excessive sweat production and sweat evaporation disorder, which in turn produces an unpleasant odor, which is mainly seen in the armpit area of ​​the human body. The occurrence of body odor has caused trouble to many people, especially female friends. Clinically, there are many ways to treat body odor. So can talcum powder in daily life treat body odor?

The English name of talcum powder is PULVISTALCI. It is a white or off-white, fine, non-gritty powder that feels greasy to the touch. Odorless and tasteless. This product is insoluble in water, dilute mineral acid or dilute alkali hydroxide solution. It can be used as medicine.

Talc has excellent physical and chemical properties such as lubricity, anti-stickiness, flow-aiding, fire resistance, acid resistance, insulation, high melting point, chemical inactivity, good hiding power, softness, good gloss, and strong adsorption. Since the crystal structure of talc is layered, it has a tendency to split into scales and has special lubricity. If the Fe2O3 content is very high, its insulation will be reduced.

Functions and indications: Diuretic and relieving stranguria, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, removing dampness and heal sores. It is used for hot stranguria, stone stranguria, hot and painful urination, thirst due to summer heat and dampness, and diarrhea due to damp-heat and water; it is also used externally to treat eczema, wet sores, and prickly heat.

Talc is soft, smooth to the touch, and has stable chemical properties. It has no irritating effect on the skin and can absorb sweat and make the skin smooth. However, body odor refers to the secretion of sweat with a special odor or the odor produced after the decomposition of sweat, which is a manifestation of excessive sweating. Because talcum powder can absorb sweat, it can treat body odor. But be careful to use medical talcum powder, because the raw talc is a natural mineral and may contain tetanus spores. Therefore, talcum powder must first be sterilized by heating, Y-rays, and ethylene oxide (propane).

The occurrence of body odor not only brings mental and psychological pressure to oneself, but also affects others. Therefore, patients should receive active treatment. From the above content, it can be seen that talcum powder should be able to treat body odor to a certain extent. However, for severe body odor, it is still necessary to further identify the cause and choose a more effective treatment method.