Question 1

what is the best treatment for sweaty sock odor?

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.  •acrylic cushion sock fabric maintains resiliency and provides a more natural yielding, forgiving, dynamic environment for the foot (like walking barefoot in grass or sand).  •result: more protection, more comfort.  Secondly, use drying agents directly on the foot, like certain-dry or drysol.

Question 2

how can i get rid of this sweaty sock odor?

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.  •acrylic cushion sock fabric maintains resiliency and provides a more natural yielding, forgiving, dynamic environment for the foot (like walking barefoot in grass or sand).  •result: more protection, more comfort.  Secondly, use drying agents directly on the foot, like certain-dry or drysol.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: sweaty sock odor?

Accepted Answer

Sweaty sock odor: Sweaty sock odor may be related to  bacterial interacting with sweat. It is often considered to be malodorous.   Sweaty sock dermatitis = Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis.

Question 4

my feet smell bad when i take off my shoes but also, i can be sitting at my desk at work and all of a sudden my feet are hot and feel like theyre burning. i wear black socks usually so maybe its that. but my feet smell cause they are hot and sweaty?

Accepted Answer

: You may need to change your shoes and socks to something lighter. If that does not help it would be prudent to consult a podiatrist.

Question 5

i often have cold feet. when i feel my socks they feel moist. are my sweaty feet causing my feet to become cold?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Hyperhidrosis can often be controlled.There are OTC and prescription antiperspirants. Meanwhile, ventilate your  feet, wear absorbent socks.

Question 6

i have very sweaty foot. i'm wondering if there's any treatment for my condition or special socks and shoes that may help me cope with it?

Accepted Answer

Try natural: I would recommend soaking feet in Apple cider vinegar.  It's good for sweaty and smelly feet

Question 7

i got small cut in my toe i was later for work and forgot my socks and my feet got sweaty in my tennis shoes. so im worried about an infection?

Accepted Answer

Calm Down.: Why worry. Chances are, nothing will come of it. Just be alert as to any change in the toe. Typically, redness, pain or swelling are the hallmarks of a impending infection. When you can, clean the wound and apply a bit of topical antibiotic. If appropriate, a band aid to finish the wound care. If a change in status occurs, the call your family doctor for advice.

Question 8

how will i keep a friction burn clean on my foot just above my toes when i'm play sport and have socks on and my feet will get sweaty ?

Accepted Answer

Friction burn: I would suggest some form of waterproof bandage(Nexcare makes many). Before applying bandage use the spray or "toughskin" the trainer uses when they tape ankles. Spray are but not the burn. Let it dry then apply bandage. Should get you through the sport or game.

Question 9

are there any remedies that actually do work for excessively sweaty armpits and odor. by now i have literally tried everything and nothing works?

Accepted Answer

Hyperhidrosis: If it affects quality of life, now there are therapies using botox in the sweating glands so the stop producing, you should attend a physician to see if you are a candidate.

Question 10

my husband has been having a very sweaty butthole lately. he says he has to constantly wipe it at work and it sometimes has an odor  he showers daily.

Accepted Answer

Get apt: Needs exam to determine the etiology.

There are a number of possibilities, none of them cancer.

With the exam he will get the answer and treatment needed.

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I often have cold feet. when i feel my socks they feel moist. are my sweaty feet causing my feet to become cold?

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I have very sweaty foot. i'm wondering if there's any treatment for my condition or special socks and shoes that may help me cope with it?

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I got small cut in my toe i was later for work and forgot my socks and my feet got sweaty in my tennis shoes. so im worried about an infection?

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How will i keep a friction burn clean on my foot just above my toes when i'm play sport and have socks on and my feet will get sweaty ?

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Are there any remedies that actually do work for excessively sweaty armpits and odor. by now i have literally tried everything and nothing works?

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My husband has been having a very sweaty butthole lately. he says he has to constantly wipe it at work and it sometimes has an odor he showers daily.

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