Although smelly feet affects many people throughout the year, the stinkiest season is approaching. Foot odour usually occurs due to decomposition of the protein within the skin, in the presence of excessive sweat production. A fungal infection (athlete's foot) will worsen the condition. The cause of foot odour will determine how it will be treated. It is usually recommended that you:
- Wash your feet daily with antibacterial soap. Dry well, paying particular attention to the spaces between the toes.
- Change socks daily; make sure that they are absorbent.
- Try foot deodorants with antibacterial agents. Tea soaks may also help (the tannin in tea has a drying affect on the skin).
- You may require prescription medication
- Wear sandals or go barefoot when safely possible, to allow perspiration to evaporate from feet.
- Always wear socks with shoes. Take an extra change of socks with you, in case your socks become sweat drenched.
- Let shoes dry 24 hours between wearings
- Finally, perhaps you don't have "normal" foot odour. You may have a more aggressive strain of athlete's foot that requires the attention of your chiropodist.
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