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How do i control foot odor?

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Keep Feet Dry: Perspiration is the underlying culprit. Techniques to keep feet dry would include: foot powder, absorbent socks (cotton/wool...Avoid synthetics like nylon, polyester). Changing socks and or shoes frequently helps. Aluminum chloride is a good topical aniperspirant found in underarm antiperspirant sprays. Some people will spray their feet before putting on socks. Prescription drysol can be used.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Also...: Along with dr. Mitsos' excellent recommendations there is a small population that develop a special type of bacterial infection called pitted keratolysis. If the above suggestions don't seem to help the problem, check in with a specialist to see if this could be the underlying issue or if you may require more directed medical treatment for hyperhidrosis (excess perspiration).

Answered 5/4/2018

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot odor: The answers already given are great . I would only add hygiene and antibacterial soap and shoe spray like clean sweep . It usually takes more than just one thing to get rid of foot odor - and you must continue these steps to keep it in check .

Answered 1/16/2015

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