A 44-year-old member asked:
can bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda help to cure smelly feet?
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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered
38 years experience Podiatry
Some say yes: Others say no. We will get patient to changes shoes daily to allow others to fully dry and there are deoderant for feet as well.
Answered on Aug 29, 2013
Dr. Robert Berger answered
41 years experience Dermatology
Maybe: Smell usually from bacteria and sweating try cleaning with hibiclens antibacterial soap. Put on undiluted and leave on for 30 secs. Generic ok.
Answered on Mar 30, 2015
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
Try tannic acid: Found in tea. Soak your feet in warm water and tea bags. I understand lack tea in particular works well.
Answered on Aug 31, 2013
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Dr. Eric Tepper answered
41 years experience Podiatry
It's helpful: Baking soda does mask odors. It is commonly used in the refriderator. However, for the feet, charcoal insoles are recommended as well as the use of ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Can I use bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda instead of baking powder on my skin to cure acne?
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No: None will work.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
Don't dare: Drinking it!
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Folk remedy!: Sodium bicarbonate reduces stomach acid, but soaking in a bath with baking soda may help relieve rectal pain associated with constipation.
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