Foot Health Guide - Foot Odor

One of the top causes of foot odor is excessive perspiration and moisture. If your feet smell of foot odor there is relief for you.

Perspiration is normal and healthy, but when it becomes excessive, it can leave a foul foot odor lingering on feet and in your shoes that’s especially noticeable when you take them off.

What causes foot odor?

One of the top causes of foot odor is excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) and moisture, which provides a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. Smelly feet are the result of that bacteria and yeast begin to break down.

Excessive sweating can indicate the presence of other health conditions more serious than foot odor, so it is always good to discuss the problem with your physician.

Foot Odor Relief and Prevention

• Keep your feet clean and dry.
  
  
• Shower regularly with anti-bacterial soap.
  
  
• Use foot powders and sprays made to keep feet dry.
  
  
• Change your shoes and socks often.
  
  
• Rotate your shoes (especially athletic shoes).
  
  
• Use insoles that can be changed frequently
  
  
• Wear sandals during warm weather.
  
  
• Launder, disinfect or discard foul smelling shoes.

Information on foot pain, leg and lower body health conditions taken from FootSmart.com and provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.


    

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