8 Common Embarrassing Body Problems

Let's take a look at 8 common cringy body problems most people have and how to solve them.

Make no mistake embarrassing body problems will haunt you from time to time. These problems seem to pop up at the worst times and usually rear their ugly heads when we are out in a meeting, on a date or at a party.

Some people suffer from different body problems and find it excruciatingly embarrassing which can take a toll on their self-esteem so we look at some of the most common problems, why they occur and ways to prevent them.

Stinking Breath
The mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of which have the sole purpose of preventing other disease-causing bacteria from thriving in the moist and warm environment. These bacteria live in the throat and on the tongue, not on the teeth; so brushing the teeth really only masks bad breath and prevents cavities. When the mouth does not get oxygenated, these bacteria produce sulphur compounds which cause the smell.

A sure-fire way to ruin a post-lunch interview or important meeting is to load up on chicken rice chilli, with all its garlic glory, or anything too fishy during lunch. While brushing your teeth right after meals will help significantly, flossing at least once daily is even better.

Body odour
It’s tough fighting perspiration in our humid tropical climate, much less excessive sweating. Armpit stains and a rank odour are just by-products of perspiring. Wear light, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen and obviously, good body hygiene will resolve some of these issues. This includes showering daily, using an antiperspirant and/or deodorant, and light perfume.
Excessive sweating is usually a benign and inherited trait that shouldn’t be a cause for serious concern. But if you have continual heavy sweating, you should consult your doctor to rule out underlying problems like an overactive thyroid, low glucose level and other health conditions.

Hair there and everywhere
Hair is an issue that is increasingly plaguing men than it is women, making it now commonplace to find waxing salons catering to both sexes. There are easy short-term hair removal methods such as tweezing, waxing, shaving and bleaching. If you’re looking for something more permanent, you’ll need to head to a dermatologist. Your skin specialist may suggest using laser to remove hair from places such as your face and arms.
Some women suffer from facial hair and if your face is moderately hairy, meaning you need to trim your brows or shave your upper-lip area once a month, this is a normal and inherited trait. However, if your hair sprouts on a daily basis, there may be an underlying condition like high levels of male hormones (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or an adrenal gland problem.

Stretch marks
Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.
There is no guaranteed treatment to completely remove stretch marks. The best that can be done is to make them less noticeable. You can go to a dermatologist to get laser treatments, which lessens the brightness of recently acquired red marks, or microdermabrasion, which treats white marks.

Bikini rash
Waxing and shaving too closely causes inflammation and redness when the hairs split and loop around under the surface of the skin as they grow back.
What you shouldn’t do is rub the bumps to free the trapped hairs with a loofah. What you should do is exfoliate the top layer of your skin by applying an over-the-counter aspirin solution twice a day for at least two days.

Smelly feet
Our feet have their share of normal bacteria, which produce stinky sulfurous odor when they come into contact with moisture from socks and shoes or when your feet become sweaty. This can be embarrassing for some women, especially if they have been to the gym, but it also can affect them on a daily basis.
The solution is to always keep your feet dry.Your socks should be made of absorbent cotton and your shoes from breathable materials, like canvas and leather.Sprinkle a drying powder in your shoes every morning, and place a desiccant in them when you put them away.

Weak pelvic floor
The pelvic floor are large sheets of muscles between your pubic bone and your tailbone, and these muscles help keep your bladder, vagina, uterus and bowel in place. Sometimes they become stretched and weakened, mostly due to childbirth. These muscles give you control over your bladder and bowel movements, so their weakening can lead to some uncomfortable moments.
There are a number of pelvic floor muscle exercises such as squeezes and contractions that can help you tighten the muscles and restore your bladder control, for example, stopping the flow of urine when you go to the toilet.

Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that haunts most of us. 80% of teenagers are afflicted with some degree of acne between the ages of 13 and 18 years (although, a minority of cases may also start in adulthood).

Usually occurring on the face, arms, back and chest, acne occurs in puberty because of adjustment to hormone levels, which cause the sebaceous glands to manufacture increased amounts of sebum that blocks the hair follicles and causes spots ranging from blackheads to painful red nodules.

Acne can often correct itself, but there are also a number of over-the-counter and prescription treatments available.