A 20-year-old male asked:

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?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

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.

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Answered Apr 16, 2022

Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered

Family Medicine 63 years experience

Wash them and wear cotton socks. Good Luck

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