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What
causes foot odor?
Everybody is familiar with this phenomenon. Most of us
have a friend or relative who can clear out a room when
they kick off their shoes. And even the sweetest smelling
person can do a decent job stinking up a pair of shoes
by running a few miles in them. So what's going on here?
Why do your feet have a stronger odor than the rest of
you does?
If taking off your shoes clears a room, you may be suffering
from a condition known as bromhidrosis, or extreme foot
odor.
The main reason some people's feet (or more precisely,
some people's socks and shoes) smell worse than other
people's is that some people sweat more than other people.
This is just one of the many variable physiological
qualities of human beings. This is also why sometimes
your feet smell much worse than at other times -- it
all has to do with how much you sweat.
Additional common causes of foot odor include:
Excessive anxiety
Various skin conditions
These causes of foot odor are not dangerous to your
health, but do create an environment for the growth
of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungus. Infections
such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus may soon
follow, so take steps to keep bromhidrosis at bay.
Preventing Foot Odor
It is relatively easy to control most cases of foot
odor by taking number of preventative steps:
Good foot hygiene to reduce bacteria to low levels
is the first place to start:
Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water with a mild
soap and dry thoroughly, especially between the toes.
Change your socks at least once a day (change your shoes
as well if you do sweat a lot).
Dust your feet frequently with a foot powder (always
wipe beteen the toes to remove excess moisture, so that
it does not 'clog' between the toes).
Wear thick, soft socks to help absorb the moisture.
Natural fibre socks such as wool or cotton and other
absorbent materials are better.
Avoid the use of nylon socks or plastic shoes - wear
shoes that are made of leather, canvas, mesh or other
materials that let the feet breathe.
Its is best not to wear the same pair of shoes two
days in a row - they need time to dry out. Remove the
innersoles from to help with the drying.
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