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Towards a bacterial treatment for armpit malodour
Chris Callewaert1,2, Jo Lambert3, Tom Van de Wiele1
1Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Ghent University, Gent, Belgium.
Experimental Dermatology
|November 29, 2016
Summary
Future treatments for axillary malodour may involve bacterial transplantation or probiotics. This approach aims to replace odour-causing underarm bacteria with beneficial ones, improving body odour.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Dermatology
- Human Microbiome Research
Background:
- Axillary malodour significantly impacts individuals psychologically and causes discomfort.
- The underarm microbiome, particularly bacteria within sweat glands and hair follicles, is crucial for malodour development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose novel bacterial-based therapeutic strategies for treating axillary malodour.
- To explore the potential of microbiome modulation for resolving underarm odour issues.
Main Methods:
- This viewpoint article discusses potential treatments based on altering the underarm microbiome.
- Proposed methods include bacterial transplantation, probiotic application, and selective microbiome steering.
Main Results:
- Replacing the existing malodour-causing microbiome with a beneficial one could resolve axillary malodour.
- Targeting "bad bugs" and promoting "good bugs" is envisioned as a future treatment.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial treatments, including transplantation and probiotics, offer a promising avenue for managing axillary malodour.
- Modulating the underarm microbiome presents a viable strategy for improving body odour.
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