Sweat

Hi,

I hope all is progressing well.

+++++++++++++++++++++++

Sweat releases from one’s Eccrine Glands,

surfacing on one’s skin,

including soles of feet and palms of hands,

during evaporation of sweat,

one may expect, skin cooling

and body temperature regulation to begin.

If anyone wonders of a smell,

one’s Apocrine glands may have more than a story to tell,

breaching a nose beyond the sartorial,

of sweat from one’s Apocrine glands in contact with the dermal bacterial.

A Sous Chef enters a private room for an appointment with a Dermatologist. Beyond formalities, the Dermatologist asks, “What’s going on?” The Sous Chef responds,

“When an Executive Chef invites me to a meeting with other Executive Chefs, I always receive complaints post-meeting, about how I smell, my odours.” Ponderously, the Dermatologist asks,

“Do you change your clothes before meeting with the Executive Chefs?”

“Yes, of course, working in the heat of a kitchen can draw a sweat, especially on a busy day. Plus, I shower, with soap and water, in general.”

The Dermatologist asks, ”Do you sweat a lot?” The Sous Chef answers,

“I don’t think so.” Curiously, the Dermatologist asks,

“What is a most common response of anyone in your vicinity—noticeably smelling your body, odours?”

The Sous Chef answers, “They ask if I’m a chef.” The Dermatologist shares with a bit of a stutter,

“Aluminum…salts…in contact with sweat, expand, temporarily plugging sweat ducts. Aluminum is a key ingredient in an antiperspirant. You don’t even need a prescription.” The Sous Chef stands, beaming, responding,

“Perfect. I have plenty of aluminum and salt in my kitchen.” Excitingly, hurrying out the private room, continuing, the Sous Chef says, “I have to apply these remedies immediately!” Attempting to reach beyond any confusion, the Dermatologist tries quickly responding,

“You can couple an antiperspirant with a deodorant!”

Onward and Upward,

Kevin Dufresne