My neighbor says that her teenage daughter has b.o. that smells like onions. Any ideas as to why? She says that she does not even eat onions!

Jennie

I heard about this weird disorder on Primetime or Dateline or something:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimethylaminuria

It doesn't sound like that's what she has, though.  It's probably just normal teenage stuff, though. 

My sister used to have a similar problem.  She had a strong sulfur smell and showered  about 3 times a day.  It seemed to be related to allergies.  Have her try drinking baking soda water several times a day.  Mix a teaspoon or so into a glass of water -or  a bottle of water, even sparkling water.  The allergy doctor (not your standard kind) suggested using the non-asprin containing Alka Seltzer Gold, but it is impossible to find.   She did out grow it.

Daffyjill

 My son's BO also smells like onions. He uses Tom's of Maine Deoderant and it works well.