Question 1

how to you get rid of stinky feet? this is embarrassing. i've had smelly feet for the most part of my life. is it because of certain shoes, soap?

Accepted Answer

Tannic acid soaks: When your feet sweat, it soaks into your socks and shoes.  Foot odor is the result of sweat that feast on germs that are already normally on your feet. Wash your feet, dry them well, wear wicking socks; wear sandals; disinfect your shoes; soak your feet in tea bag soaks 2-3x weekly (2 tea bags to a pint of cool water) the tannic acid helps to reduce pore size and has a anti-microbial effect.

Question 2

how can i get fix my smelly feet?

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See your podiatrist: There are a variety of options. Determining what may be the cause is the first step. It can sometimes be caused by a bacterial infection. Ave it checked out. Dr l.

Question 3

what are some ways to avoid smelly feet?

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Many: May want to try an antifungal . You can try soaking in dilute tea. You can see a podiatrist to see what the underlying problem is.

Question 4

what is the best thing to do for smelly feet?

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Soak: I recommend to soak you feet in warm water and black tea for 10-15 minutes everyday. Apply foot powder everyday to your feet and inside of your shoes. Bromohydrosis (excessive sweating and smelly feet )may need medication as well. See a podiatrist for possible prescribed meds.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

Who cut the cheese.: Smelly feet or bromodrosis, as it is called, is described as an odor given off from the feet as a result of sweat reacting with bacteria on the foot. The odor is often described as cheese-like, ammonia like, sulfurous and vinegar like.

Question 6

how to treat smelly feet?

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Antibacterial: Soaps, antiperspirants, spray shoes with lysol. See a podiatrist there are topical medications for foot oder.

Question 7

how can you prevent smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

Smelly feet: This is call bromhydrosis and has many causes. The most common is excessive sweating.  Sometimes diet has an effect. Try spraying you're feet with right guard deodorant to dry them out.

Question 8

is there a cure for my smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 9

what's the best cure for smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

Try soaking : Your feet in tea soaks. Take tea bags and put them in warm water and soak them ever day for 5-10 minutes for a week. There are products you can purchase for this check out your pharmacy.

Question 10

what is  the cure for constantly smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

If your feet : Sweat, you would want to control sweating. You can soak your feet in tea soaks. There are also products sold in pharmacies similiar to deodorant specifically for smelly feet.

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