Help! How to treat smelly feet?

Answer 1

use vinegar.... diluted rice vinegar to bathe ur feets everyday for 30 minutes each time...

Answer 2

My daughter had this problem with her feet. the best way to keep your feet from being smelly is by making sure that you lotion after every bath and then you should use a powder which will allow your feet to not sweat as much, which is the reason why feet get very smelly. You can just use baby powder or you can get a footpowder. You should also make sure that you get in between your toes and underneath your feet. hope this works for you.

Answer 3

During every daily bath & shower, scrub the skin on the underside of your feet, as well as the rest of your feet. Use a clean washcloth every day. Also, realize that you have a bacteria growth inside the shoes you wear daily, because the bacteria are going back and forth from feet to shoes. Scrub those shoes on the inside with a soapy rag every evening. Wear socks for a week or two, a clean pair daily. If you can afford it, consider new shoes and throw away the old. Invest in an Athlete's Foot spray and use it regularly. And last, be sure to scrub the floor of your shower every day for a week or so to kill the bacteria that are there now. Even when you are showering, those nasty bacteria are thriving and getting onto the underside of your feet. After a week or so, your feet will be cleared of smell-creating bacteria.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

keep your feet clean and dry. Wear clean absorbent socks made of natural fibers, such as cotton, and change them during the day if your feet become moist or sweaty. Dusting the inside of your shoes and socks with talcum powder or a medicated powder such as Desenex may help to decrease the moisture level. Alternately wearing different pairs of shoes to allow them to dry out for a day or two at a time may help. If using topical antifungal medications and following those tips doesn't help clear up the smell with 7 days, ask your doctor about prescribing an oral antifungal medication because you may already have some sort of infection, like an athlete's foot.

Answer 6

Fortunately, smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society recommends that you:

* Practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.

- Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly.

- Change your socks and shoes at least once a day.

- Dust your feet frequently with a nonmedicated baby powder or foot powder. Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.

- Check for fungal infections between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you spot redness or dry, patchy skin, get treatment right away.

* Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.

* Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe.

* Don't wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. If you frequently wear athletic shoes, alternate pairs so that the shoes can dry out. Give your shoes at least 24 hours to air out between wearings; if the odor doesn't go away, discard the shoes.

* Always wear socks with closed shoes.

These preventive measures also can help prevent athlete's foot, which can flourish in the same environment as sweaty feet. However, athlete's foot won't respond to an antibacterial agent because it's caused by a fungus infection. Use an anti-fungal powder and good foot hygiene to treat athlete's foot.

Treating foot odor

Persistent foot odor can indicate a low-grade infection or a severe case of hereditary sweating. In these cases, your doctor may prescribe a special ointment. You apply it to the feet at bedtime and then wrap your feet with an impermeable covering such as kitchen plastic wrap.

Soaking your feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes a day for a week can help. The tannic acid in the tea kills the bacteria and closes the pores, keeping your feet dry longer. Use two tea bags per pint of water. Boil for 15 minutes, then add two quarts of cool water. Soak your feet in the cool solution. Alternately, you can soak your feet in a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water.

A form of electrolysis called iontophoresis also can reduce excessive sweating of the feet, but requires special equipment and training to administer. In the most severe cases of hyperhidrosis, a surgeon can cut the nerve that controls sweating. Recent advances in technology have made this surgery much safer, but you may notice compensatory sweating in other areas of the body afterwards.

Answer 7

Athlete's Foot


What is the Definition of Athlete's Foot?
Description of Athlete's Foot
Causes of Athlete's Foot
Symptoms of Athlete's Foot
Diagnosis of Athlete's Foot
Treatment for Athlete's Foot
Prevention of Athlete's Foot
What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Athlete's Foot?

What is the Definition of Athlete's Foot?

Treatment for Athlete's Foot

Treatment for athlete's foot is usually simple, uncomplicated, and usually carried out at home. Topical antifungal preparations should be effective in treating dry and scaly areas. These include topical clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and miconazole (available over the counter) and terbinafine (Lamisil) cream.
Sometimes, prescription oral antifungal medication may be required if the condition is severe. Medications may include griseofulvin, itraconazole (Sporanox), or terbinafine.

Side effects from these oral medications include gastrointestinal upset, rash and abnormal liver function tests. Also, in May 2001, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warnings that oral Sporanox and oral Lamisil had been linked to rare cases of liver failure and death, and that oral Sporanox may weaken heart contractions and should be avoided by people with a history of heart failure.

To relieve symptoms at home if the toe webs are macerated (soggy), doctors often recommend soaking the feet for twenty minutes, two times a day in a solution of aluminum subacetate, or 30 percent aqueous aluminum chloride. Broad spectrum antifungal creams and solutions may also be useful.

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Answer 8

To cut down onthe medical jargon and crap.

I suggest you to find some sand. Mix it with soap and water and put your feet in them and scrab every inch of your feet.

In Lay man terms, smelly feet are caused by dead skin cells 'decaying' on your feet that are unable to be shade normally by your body. The smell also comes from bacteria eating your dead skin on your feet.

Scrabbing your feet once every few days with sand will help your stinky feet -- forget about buying special lotions...

Dr.x

Answer 9

The usual reason for smelly feet is foot fungus. In order to et rid of the smell, you need to get rid of the fungus. use a fott spray/powder such as Lamisil twice daily for at least two weeks and it should get rid of it. Also, don't forget to spray the insides of your shoes to kill any fungus that may be growing in them. Wash your feet before applying the spray and make sure that you wear clean, dry socks everyday.

Answer 10

Wash your feet at least once a day and use cotton socks.
Use something like Foot Fresh or Allpressan 9.

Answer 11

This condition could be caused by a certain pair of shoes, especially if you are not wearing socks
Buy a foot deodorant and use it daily; also wear socks and rotate your shoes.
Don't wear the same pair of shoes everyday
If the condition continues, consult a Podiatrist or Physician