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The Structure, Origin and Function of Human Axillary Odours

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Fragrances

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Human body odours generally arise from the interaction of the resident microorganisms with skin gland and other secretions and are a function of the location on the body where the odor is being produced. The amounts of moisture and skin gland secretions as well as oxygen availability determine the type and number of flora present on different areas of the body. The mouth, axillae, genital region and feet support greater varieties and numbers of bacteria due to their occluded and moist environment; consequently these are also the primary odor-producing areas found on humans [1,2].

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  1. Städtische Kliniken Dortmund, Hautklinik and Department of Dermatology, University of Witten/Herdecke, Beurhausstraße 40, D-44137, Dortmund, Germany

    Peter J. Frosch

  2. Gentofte Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen, Niels Andersen Vej 65, DK-2900, Hellerup, Denmark

    Jeanne Duus Johansen

  3. St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, SEI 7EH, London, England

    Ian R. White

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Preti, G., Spielman, A.I., Leyden, J.J. (1998). The Structure, Origin and Function of Human Axillary Odours. In: Frosch, P.J., Johansen, J.D., White, I.R. (eds) Fragrances. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-80340-6_3

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