When to see a
doctor
In
some cases, foot odor can be so foul or persistent that a visit to the doctor
is necessary. "If [the previous] steps don’t work, see a podiatrist or
dermatologist, who might prescribe a stronger antifungal medication or perform
tests to determine an underlying cause for the excessive sweating,"
suggests Dr. Kosinski.
Occasionally,
a funky smell can be a sign of a larger medical problem, "especially in a
person with any immune compromising medical condition," says Dr. Schwartz.
"It is critical to be sure to look for a possible cut or wound of the skin
or between the toes, any increased redness, or swelling. A severe bacterial infection
of the skin or soft tissue will usually produce a terrible odor."
Diabetics
should be on particular lookout for foot odor: "If you have diabetes,
visit a doctor at the first sign of odor, which may be a sign of a more serious
problem," says Dr. Kosinski. "Fungal and bacterial foot infections
can progress quickly and become more severe in people with diabetes."
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