Ask the Doctors | Dusty smells triggered by 2-nonenol compound

Ask the Doctors | Dusty smells triggered by 2-nonenol compound

Dear Doctors: I am a 74-year-old man with a somewhat embarrassing question. My grandson recently asked me why I smell dusty. I’ve heard about “old person smell,” but always thought I would know if I had it. What causes it? I have good hygiene. Why doesn’t that prevent it? Dear Reader: Whether it’s bad breath, perspiration or any other scents our bodies produce, the standards of modern hygiene demand that they be eliminated. The when and why of t…