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I'm 45 and never had a problem with stinky feet until the last year or so and now they get tacky and stink bad. what could cause this?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Need more informatio: A dermatologist will help you. Meanwhile you should ventilate: air out your feet. Baking soda in the shoes usually helps. Benzoyl peroxide on the skin usually helps. Fresh sox and shoes may help. Anti-perspirant and deodorant can be tried.

Answered 3/15/2017

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A member asked:

I'm 45 and never had a problem with stinky feet until the last year or so and now they get tacky and stink bad. what could cause this?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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