If nothing seems to work, you might want to talk with your doctor about what to do. The doctor may give you a special medicine to put on your feet. For most people, foot odor can be controlled. The worst part about having stinky feet is that it's embarrassing. If you're worried about this, just keep your shoes on when you're in social situations, like when you're at school or riding in a car. At home, keep your feet clean and go barefoot so they get some air. If your feet are clean and dry, those bacteria will have to find their lunch somewhere else!
Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Page 1 What Can You Do? Try these steps: Be clean. Wash your feet every day. Dipping your feet into a tub of water and scrubbing may be better than just letting the shower water splash on them. Be sure to dry your feet when you're done. Wear the right socks. Cotton, some wools, and special knits made for athletes will absorb sweat and allow your feet to breathe.
You're also more likely to have sweaty feet if you're on your feet all day, wear shoes that are too tight, are under a lot of stress, or have a medical condition called hyperhidrosis , which makes you sweat more than usual. Feet often become smelly if sweat soaks into your shoes and they don't dry before you wear them again. The good news is that smelly feet are usually easy to treat by keeping your feet clean and dry, and changing your shoes regularly.
Smelly feet are a harmless problem that generally clears up. Sometimes, however, it can be a sign of a medical condition. See your GP if simple measures to reduce your foot odour don't help, or if you're worried that your level of sweating is abnormally high. Your doctor can offer you a strong prescription antiperspirant or refer you for a treatment called iontophoresis, which delivers a mild electric current through water to your feet to combat excessive sweating.
Get more tips on how to look after your feet. Whatever method you choose, be sure to dry your feet well after bathing, soaking or swimming. Rowland says. If your feet get sweaty as the day goes on, put an extra pair of socks in your bag and change your socks at lunchtime or after your workout. You also can help keep your feet dry by choosing socks made of cotton, and shoes made of natural materials such as cotton or leather.
These natural materials allow the moisture on your feet to evaporate. Man-made materials such as nylon or plastic trap moisture. A general-purpose disinfectant spray like the kind you use in your kitchen can take care of that nasty smell coming from your kicks. Look for a kitchen spray that contains ethanol and other sanitizing ingredients, which kill the bacteria.
Taking off your shoes at the end of a long day feels great. But if you suffer from foot odor, they might not smell so great. Foot odor is a common problem, because feet sweat more than other parts of the body. Sweat and bacteria go hand-in-hand, producing unpleasant odor that lingers in your shoes and on your feet. Foot odor is embarrassing and uncomfortable for many who suffer from stinky feet. Your feet have about , sweat glands.
When feet sweat, skin gets wet and creates an inviting environment for bacteria naturally found in the environment. Wearing shoes and socks traps sweat and bacteria, often making foot odor worse. Bacteria collect in your shoes, socks, and on your skin. The bacteria multiply, eating the dead skin cells and oil that are on your feet.
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