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My son will not wash/wear deodorant

Debs75

Hello,

I have major issues with my 14 year old son. Biggest issue as well as others is his

Total lack of hygiene. He washes in water only, and refuses to wear deodorant of

Any form or kind. Which leads him to be very stinky. I fear school peers are going

To bully him, as well as its not healthy for him.

Have told the dr we are seeing,she hasn't really addressed the issue, she's more concerned about the other issues we are having.

Has anyone got any ideas please ??

He doesn't care less about his hygiene,yet it makes me physically sick the smells so bad.

We can't get though to him...I understand its a link to the autism he has.the touch the feel ect. But wot can u do ??? I'm on my knees !!! I give up...Have run out ideas or any hope.

Feeling dragged down, so many issues....you guys are my lifeline...

Debbie

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  • I can't give you the benifit of experience (any lack of washing in my family is more to do with absent mindedness than refusal!), but I can think of a few possible alternatives...

    Unscented soap (if they dislike smells)

    Aqueous cream (used by some people who are allergic to soap)

    Liquid/hard soap (if texture is a problem)

    Bubble bath or soap added to bath water.

    Clay (rubbed in then washed off this will remove oils.  I've heard of it being used on hair instead of shampoo: should work elsewhere.  Clay based cat litter (the grey stuff) could be a source!)

    Hot water and skin scraping, followed by cold water so they are not sweating when they get out (the Roman method of washing!)

    Wet wipes (though personally I can't stand the smell)

    Alcohol gel (not sure how well this would work for general washing!)

    Rub with olive oil, followed by bath in salt water (well, it leaves your skin lovely if you do it at the seaside!)

    I think I've heard some cultures do dust bathing, not sure how that works!  Maybe a rub over with talcum before a bath would absorb some grime?

    Hope that's some help.

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  • I can't give you the benifit of experience (any lack of washing in my family is more to do with absent mindedness than refusal!), but I can think of a few possible alternatives...

    Unscented soap (if they dislike smells)

    Aqueous cream (used by some people who are allergic to soap)

    Liquid/hard soap (if texture is a problem)

    Bubble bath or soap added to bath water.

    Clay (rubbed in then washed off this will remove oils.  I've heard of it being used on hair instead of shampoo: should work elsewhere.  Clay based cat litter (the grey stuff) could be a source!)

    Hot water and skin scraping, followed by cold water so they are not sweating when they get out (the Roman method of washing!)

    Wet wipes (though personally I can't stand the smell)

    Alcohol gel (not sure how well this would work for general washing!)

    Rub with olive oil, followed by bath in salt water (well, it leaves your skin lovely if you do it at the seaside!)

    I think I've heard some cultures do dust bathing, not sure how that works!  Maybe a rub over with talcum before a bath would absorb some grime?

    Hope that's some help.

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