DEAR DR. GOTT:
My husband, who is in his 70’s, has developed a strong odor. It smells like hair that needs to be washed despite the fact that he showers and washes his hair daily. By the end of the day the smell is so strong that I can smell him from several feet away.
This has been going on for a couple of years and during that time he has tried several different types of shampoos with no change. He finally spoke to his doctor who didn’t know what to do. Please help.
DEAR READER:
There are various ailments that can cause a person to develop a strong body odor. One of the most common is kidney disease. I suggest your husband return to his physician for a complete exam and blood tests. Once the results are in, you and your husband should sit down with the doctor to discuss what they mean and if a referral to a specialist is in order.
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