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Whether
it’s your spouse, a coworker, or some unfortunate soul on the airport security
line, we’ve all known someone who could clear a room with the stench of their
sweaty dogs. Heck, maybe YOU even suffer from occasional stinky feet (a.k.a. eccrine
bromhidrosis). They can happen to anyone, but pregnant women, teens, the
elderly, folks with heart disease and diabetes, and people under a lot of
stress are especially prone to the condition, which is essentially caused by
perspiration.
"The
feet have about half a million sweat glands, and this can lead to a whole lot
of sweat," says Dr. Erika M. Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, of the American Podiatric Medical
Association. "When you wear socks and shoes, the sweat gets trapped
inside. Bacteria and fungus can thrive in this type of warm, moist environment,
and can produce odor."
To
truly eliminate that aroma once and for all, you have to attack it on two
fronts: your feet themselves, and your socks and shoes. Here’s how.
#1 - Wash
your feet correctly
You
might think that a simple shower scour would be enough to keep your toes clean.
Nope. Pleasantly scented feet begin with proper washing technique, and many of
us do it wrong.
To
tackle foot odor, "wash feet thoroughly with an antibacterial soap
daily," says Dr. Mark A. Kosinski, DPM, FIDSA, Professor at the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine. "[Then] dry feet thoroughly after bathing, paying
special attention to the area between the toes," since that’s where
moisture collects. And finally, for extra protection, "Spray both shoes
and feet with an over-the-counter athlete’s foot spray powder." This
process ensures your feet begin with a clean slate each morning.
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