Axillary and gut microbiota characteristics in axillary bromhidrosis patients and the effect of microwave therapy: a case-control study
Chongming Wu
IntroductionAxillary bromhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweat gland activity and foul body odor, significantly affecting patients’ psychological well-being and social interactions.MethodsThis study recruited 30 axillary bromhidrosis patients and 30 healthy controls, collecting sweat and stool samples for microbiome analysis. Among the patients, 8 patients received microwave therapy, collecting pre- and post-treatment samples for microbiome analysis.ResultsThe axillary microbiota of patie