ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2020
Microbiota and Malodor-Etiology and Management.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Clinical efficacy of photodynamic therapy on halitosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of lasers and aPDT in elimination of intraoral halitosis: a systematic review based on clinical trials.Lasers in medical science · 2022Pooled it
- Dietary Sulfur Compounds and Halitosis: Bridging Food Science, Microbial Metabolism, and Oral Health: A Comprehensive Review.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2026Review
- Gut microbiota and metabolite disruption during breast cancer chemotherapy is associated with peripheral neuropathy sensory symptoms and pain.Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2026Article
- [Research Progress on Microbiome-Driven Mechanisms and Intervention Strategies for Oral Malodor].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026Review
- The Acari Hypothesis, VIII: the human apocrine-mammary-microbiota axis andFrontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Real-World Outcomes of Microwave Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis: A 12-Month Study in a Southeast Asian Setting.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Microbiota-based therapies in oral health and disorders.Folia microbiologica · 2025Review
- Diagnosis of Primary Trimethylaminuria in an Affected Patient With a Rare Genotype in Sub-Saharan Africa.JIMD reports · 2025Article
- A pilot study on oral microbiome in electronic cigarettes consumers versus traditional cigarettes smokers.Folia microbiologica · 2025Article
- Relationship Between the Salivary Microbiome and Oral Malodor Metabolites in Older Thai Individuals with Periodontitis and the Cytotoxic Effects of Malodor Compounds on Human Oral Squamous Carcinoma (HSC-4) Cells.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- A Conceptual Review of Gut, Skin, and Oral Microbiota in Autoimmune Bullous Diseases: From Dysbiosis to Therapeutic Potential.Journal of inflammation research · 2025Review
- Odour and indoor air quality hazards in railway cars: an Australian mixed methods case study.Journal of environmental health science & engineering · 2024Article
- The Effects of Diet, Dietary Supplements, Drugs and Exercise on Physical, Diagnostic Values of Urine Characteristics.Nutrients · 2024Review
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- Comparative Study of 1444 nm Laser Monotherapy versus Integrated Liposuction in the Treatment of Axillary Osmidrosis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Effects of honokiol combined with resveratrol on bacteria responsible for oral malodor and their biofilm.Journal of oral microbiology · 2024Article
- Association Between Oral Malodor and Dementia: An 11-Year Follow-Up Study in Japan.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Accumulating evidence indicates that microbiota plays a critical role in physiological processes in humans. However, it might also contribute to body malodor by producing numerous odorous molecules such as ammonia, volatile sulfur compounds or trimethylamine. Although malodor is commonly overlooked by physicians, it constitutes a major problem for many otherwise healthy people. Thus, this review aims to investigate most common causes of malodor and describe potential therapeutic options. We searched PUBMED and Google Scholar databases to identify the clinical and pre-clinical studies on bad body smell, malodor, halitosis and microbiota. Unpleasant smell might originate from the mouth, skin, urine or reproductive fluids and is usually caused by odorants that are produced by resident bacterial flora. The accumulation of odorous compounds might result from diet, specific composition of microbiota, as well as compromised function of the liver, intestines and kidneys. Evidence-based guidelines for management of body malodor are lacking and no universal treatment exists. However, the alleviation of the symptoms may be achieved by controlling the diet and physical elimination of bacteria and/or accumulated odorants.
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