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What can cause cold, smelly feet while wearing socks and shoes?
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Moisture: Most foot odor issues are related to moisture issues which cause bacteria to flourish. In addition to wearing clean socks daily, rotate shoes to allow drying time, powder feet and shoes and dry between toes carefully. If problems persist, a podiatrist can prescribe drying agents, and in certain instances, antibiotics to reduce bacteria.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Perspiration: Sometimes can cause this.....Try soaking feet in tea soaks, the tannic acid will absorb and dry the feet out so you will hopefully perspire less and it will neutralize the smell as well. (water does not have to be hot.).
Answered 4/2/2013
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