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Lucy Wigley

Worried about your teen 'being smelly'? They can't help it, according to scientists, and help is on its way to ease the problem

Teenage girl with arms raised showing her armpits.

Altered body odours are a normal part of puberty, but now scientists have identified the surprising aromas your 'smelly' teen is actually producing - it's not their fault, it's totally evolutionary.

Although the five most common teenage problems have been identified, there are of course, many more to contend with. As they head into this difficult period of development, you might notice your teen’s behaviour turn increasingly angry, entitled, and rude. You likely find teens sound like they’re talking another language too, and understanding teenage slang words starts to feel like it requires a university degree of its very own. 

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