Question 1

why do my 11 year old's feet smell so bad?  he doesn't have athlete's foot/fungus.

Accepted Answer

Are his socks: A little on the wet side at the end of the day? He may sweat....There are many sweat glands on the bottom of the feet, and this may be a potential problem. Try soaking his feet in warm water and tea bags...The tannic acid in the tea will dry out the feet from over active sweat glands and then the smell usually dissipitated as well when the sweating is controlled. Start off nightly, and go to weekl.

Question 2

my feet smells weird even aftr shower.scent is like rubber or somethng no matter what shoes i wear even if my feet are not sweating.not athlete's foot?

Accepted Answer

Work at it...: First off, make sure your feet stay dry and clean. Wash between the toes each day and wear fresh socks. Secondly, use drying agents directly on the foot, like certain-dry or drysol.  There is a new product by tetra corp. Called "clean sweep" that is a antimicrobial shoe spray and it kills organisms that can live in shoes.  It is available at a lot of podiatrists offices.

Question 3

can you tell me how to treat athlete s foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Start with good hygiene and then add an otc antifungal such as Lamisil (terbinafine) cream.

Question 4

i heard vicks vapo rub is effective for treating athletes foot. do you agree?

Accepted Answer

I disagree: Athletes foot is a usually cause by a fungus and needs to be treated with over the counter anti fungal agents and sometimes a topical steroid.  If athletes foot is persistent and not resolving seek medical attention by a podiatrist.

Question 5

how can i get athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

From direct contact: Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is caused by a fungus (often by t. Rubrum fungus) that can be on locker room floors or other people's footwear. If the fungus is able to take hold on the skin cells and start growing, one will get the athlete's foot rash. Tinea pedis should be treated to relieve symptoms and also to prevent it from spreading to the toenails.

Question 6

how do i know if i have athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: An md can do an exam to determine.

Question 7

how do you treat athlete s foot with powder?

Accepted Answer

That is one way: There is also creams, ointments, sprays, solutions. Many of which are effective and easily purchased over the counter in the pharmacy.

Question 8

are there any home remedies for athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Good hygeine, soak in warm water with a small amount of baking soda.
Go to the drug store and by some non-prescription Lamisil (terbinafine) cream.

Question 9

is it possible to have athletes foot and not know it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But only if you don't look for it.

Question 10

can athletes foot cause any other, more serious, diseases?

Accepted Answer

Other infections: Athletes foot, a fungal infection, can cause cracks and fissures in the skin, which can serve as an entry point for a bacterial skin infection leading to cellulitis.  Additionally, the fungal infection from athletes foot can also lead to a fungal infection of the toenails.

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Why do my 11 year old's feet smell so bad? he doesn't have athlete's foot/fungus.

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My feet smells weird even aftr shower.scent is like rubber or somethng no matter what shoes i wear even if my feet are not sweating.not athlete's foot?

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Can you tell me how to treat athlete s foot?

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I heard vicks vapo rub is effective for treating athletes foot. do you agree?

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How can i get athletes foot?

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How do i know if i have athletes foot?

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How do you treat athlete s foot with powder?

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