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The intervention group consisted of 30 women referred to the dermatologic clinic for the purpose of removing axillary hair by the alexandrite 755 nm laser and the control group consisted of 30 women referred to the same clinic for any other reasons. Both groups were evaluated for the type of bacterial strains on the first visit and after three and six months. <jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>  The results showed that the sense of sweat smell improved by about 63% after the last laser session. The frequency of all bacterial strains decreased in the intervention group except <jats:italic>Staphylococcus epidermidis<\/jats:italic> which was significant. In the control group, there was no significant decrement in any bacterial strains and even the prevalence of more strains including Staphylococcus aureus and<jats:italic> S. epidermidis<\/jats:italic> increased. Counting the mean bacterial colon showed a slight decrement of the bacterial count following the laser. <jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold>  The use of laser radiation, even with the aim of hair removal, can alter the microbial flora, and it can be accompanied by the improvement of the smell of sweat. 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