Unpleasant Male Organ Odor? Trichobacteriosis May be the Cause

by John Dugan Owner

For some men, male organ odor is a minor inconvenience; for others, it’s a major issue which affects their self-esteem and has the potential to de-rail an otherwise-promising relationship. There are numerous reasons why a guy might have male organ odor. One of the lesser known causes is something called trichobacteriosis axillaris – or, often, simply trichobacteriosis.

A strange name

Trichobacteriosis is a mouthful, to say the least. As Wikipedia says, it is “a superficial bacterial colonization of the hair shafts in sweat gland–bearing areas, such as the armpits and the (midsection).” It’s similar to another condition, called trichomycosis, but trichomycosis is caused by a fungal infection rather than a bacterial infection.

So what does it all mean? Basically, when a guy has trichobacteriposis in his midsection, it means that a particular kind of bacteria (called Corynebacteria, for those who keep track of such things) has kind of gone wild. It most often presents as either nodules or waxy masses along the shafts of midsection hair or sometimes on the skin near the base of midsection hair. These nodules or masses tend to be yellowish, although occasionally they can be red or black instead. Often, it looks like many strands of midsection hair have developed a “second skin” of a semi-sticky wax. These masses or nodules come about because of all the excess bacteria that has invaded the area.

Male organ odor

And where does the male organ odor come in? When a man sweats, these bacteria metabolize with hormone to create a very strong, rank odor. The more a man sweats and the more bacteria that are present, the stronger the male organ odor. In some cases, the odor can be overwhelming. Often, men with trichobacteriosis develop sweat stains that cause a yellowish discoloration to affected clothing. (Although this article is concerned with trichobacteriosis on the member, it also is often found in the armpits – and often a man with it in one area has it in both areas. So discolored armpits on shirts may be a sign that the manhood is also affected.)

Men who sweat a lot and/or men who don’t practice proper hygiene are among those most at risk of developing trichobacteriosis. The bacteria responsible is itself a common one.

Treatment

Trichobacteriosis is a benign condition, causing no physical harm to a person. But because of the significant male organ odor it can cause – sometimes accompanied by male organ itching – it is recommended that men with the issue treat it.

The first step in treatment is often to shave the affected area. Shaving to the skin rather than just trimming is generally more effective. The area should remain clean shaven for a period of 2-4 weeks. During that time, the area should be washed thoroughly on a regular basis. It is thought that rubbing the area thoroughly while washing helps to better reach and kill the bacteria.

After the hair grows in again, men should wash the area regularly and may want to keep it shaved as well. It can be helpful to “air the area out” by spending at least an hour a day naked. Some men find that sleeping naked helps to air out the member effectively.

Fighting trichobacteriosis can help defeat male organ odor, and the fight can be aided if a ma n regularly applies a first rate male organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). It is important that whatever crème is chosen contains vitamin A. Also known as retinol, vitamin A is a natural antibacterial agent which helps fight persistent male organ odor (while also helping to fight unsightly blemishes). It also helps if the crème has a potent antioxidant, such as alpha lipoic acid. This helps to destroy excess free radicals which can weaken manhood skin through oxidative stress.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.