Foot odor comes from bacteria thriving in warm moist shoes. Ventilation and antimicrobial approach usually resolves it.
Foot odor comes from bacteria thriving in warm moist shoes. Ventilation and antimicrobial approach usually resolves it.
Strong unpleasant odor from feet especially after removing shoes, can cause social embarrassment, may accompany athlete's foot.
Foot odor with skin changes, wounds, or signs of infection warrants evaluation.
Wash feet daily, dry thoroughly between toes, change socks when damp, rotate shoes (let dry 24+ hours), wear cotton socks, go barefoot at home.
Apple cider vinegar foot soaks. Tea Tree oil (diluted) in foot bath. Baking soda in shoes. Lavender oil. Sage tea foot soak. Black tea (tannins) reduce sweating. Essential oils in shoes. Address athlete's foot if present.
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