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What causes smelly feet?
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Bacteria : Feet smell due to a build up of bacteria, especially when the skin is always moist or macerated. Keep your feet cool and dry and spray your shoes with lysol nightly. If this does not go away, see your podiatrist.
Answered 1/16/2015
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Bacteria: Can also be caused by sweat , fungus, yeast. Bromhidrosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Smelly feet: As stated , there is usually an overgrowth of bacteria that is both caused and exacerbated by hyperhydrosis. There are a number of products that help with this , but seeing your podiatrist is the first right thing to do for a solution .
Answered 1/16/2015
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