title: [Hygiene and body odors across time].
abstract: Since Ancient Times, the Middle Ages and Modern times, there have been references to hygiene and body smells as well. According to each time there is a change in hygienic criteria and methods to avoid or diminish these annoying smells. Several beliefs and also science give their explanation to the different evolutionary stages of this process.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Daich
mesh_terms: D049690:History, Ancient; D049692:History, Early Modern 1451-1600; D049691:History, Medieval; D049711:History, Modern 1601-; D018594:Human Body; D006920:Hygiene / Q000266:history*; D009812:Odorants
vernacular_title: Acerca de la higiene y los olores corporales a través de los tiempos.