San Diego cabbies cry foul over body odor test

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111. Cats don't have the sweat glands that humans have.

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I believe they have a few sweat glands in their paws.

I also understand what you're saying, you're in the camp, "punish the cabbies" "all the cabbies" for the "transgressions of a few", and using cats as an example that you can't perceive odor on, allegedly because they are frequently washing themselves, even though other people can smell them.

Deodorant is controversial as to its health.

Dermatologist Dr Sunita More warns about the unpleasant effects of these products. "Most of these products contain aluminium and parabens which mimic the female hormone - estrogen and act on breast tissue, so individuals with family history of breast cancer should avoid their use. Similarly, those with kidney problems should avoid antiperspirants containing aluminium, However, deodourants are preferred over anti-perspirants as they do not block the function of sweat glands." says she.

Antiperspirants generally contain aluminium-based compounds which help to reduce sweat or the heavy use can clog sweat glands. Sweat glands discharge the waste from our body as sweat and if the waste is not being discharged from the body, it is unhealthy. Cosmetologist Dr Abhijit Desai says, "Deodorants cause irritation (because of alcohol) and redness which leads to itching and eventually slight pigmentation of the underarm area. The harmful effects of anti-perspirants are similar to those of deodorants but they are more due to intolerance to aluminium compounds in antiperspirants that can lead to conditions like contact dermatitis and allergy."

I don't know if those are truthful assertions, but it doesn't sound like the pay of being a cab driver is enough to cure breast cancer, or hospitalization for kidney problems, should either one of those occur.