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Q: Skin Smell & Palms
asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 10th, 2006
For the past 6 months to a year I have noticed that my palms have a strange odor in the morning when I wake. I sometimes use lotion before bed, but most times don't. I even asked my husband to smell my hands just to make sure I was not imagining the odor. He thought I had cut up an onion or something the night before. But that is not the case.
I do take Crestor for my High Cholesterol 10mg. But that is the only medication I am taking.
Any ideas what this could be. I will go to my regular Dr. but honestly just didn't to sound like a freak when I tell him my hands smell funny.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on November 30th, 2006
Acne, Skin Disorders Answer A1847
The smell of the skin is due to bacterial activity on the fats that are secreted from the sebaceal and sweat glands in the skin. You can consult a dermatologist for further help.


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