My 10 yr old daughter has a terrible foot odor problem. She has had This problem for a few years now since she was 8. It just seems to be getting worse. I've tired OTC foot powders and sprays but it doesn't solve the problem just kinda masks it. Is there something else going on cause she is so young ? Also what other things might I try to help with the odor? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE...THIS IS MY DAUGHTER WE ARE DISCUSSING. THANKS!!!!!!
2006-09-30 01:53:23 · 7 answers · asked by MellyK1234 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Her father has stinky feet and Grandpa on my side too.
2006-09-30 01:55:06 · update #1
In addition to your powders/sprays, show your daughter how to apply an antiperspirant to her feet; she can do this every morning.
Depending where you live, if she can wear flip-flops sometimes, it would help. It is the bacteria on the feet which grow with the help of sweat, which causes the bad odor.
An Antibacterial soap may help, too.
2006-09-30 01:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope to provide you a serious answer and not a flippant one. You say that there are others in the family who have troubles as well.
If you haven't consulted a doctor about this, do so. There are systemic problems in the body that can give you smelly feet. There are infections in the feet that can give rise to smells. If you have tried OTC products, that means you need a more in-depth treatment of the problem.
The OTC things that I can suggest you may not have seen yet is Foot Fresh and Allpresan. These have the ability to work in different ways than sprays and powders.
2006-09-30 10:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter may be perspiring a lot at her feet.
Ever tried cornstarch? After a bath, rub a light dusting on the soles of her feet. Cornstarch will deodorize the feet and may be rinsed after a few minutes or left on.
Also, rotate her footwear daily so that the shoes will have sufficient time to air out. On a warm weather, place her footwear under the sun, the heat will not only dry the footwear but also eliminate odors.
Hope these tips help.
2006-09-30 09:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by tranquil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.. very bad bodily odors can come from infections of some form in the body, some diseases and some deficiencies. I think that you should see your doctor and just discuss it. It's better to be safe than sorry.
2006-09-30 08:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE QUITE A FEW FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY DIET. I AM NOT PUTTING DOWN ANY RACE, HOWEVER, SOME DIETS HAVE VERY STRONG SPICES IN THEIR COOKING. ONE OF THEM, IN PARTICULAR, IS GARLIC. EVEN THOUGH GARLIC IS VERY GOOD FOR YOU IT CAUSES BAD BREATH, BODY ODOR NOT TO MENTION SEVERE FOOD ODOR. AMONG THESE SPICES ARE CURRY AND OREGANO. ANY STRONG SPICE WILL BE EXPELLED FROM OUR SYSTEM BY WAY OF SWEATING.
ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT HER HYGIENE HABITS ARE WHAT THEY SHOULD BE (FOR A FEMALE).
SO DON'T WORRY. JUST MONITOR HER DIET MORE CLOSELY AND DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON OTC MEDICATIONS. SHE WILL BE SMELLING LIKE ROSES IN NO TIME.
GOOD LUCK!! BARBARA
2006-09-30 09:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does she wear shoes with out socks? when i was younger, i would go without socks, and my feet smelled really bad. i started wearing socks, and problem solved.
2006-09-30 08:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by forjj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try have her take, magnesium, works.
2006-09-30 08:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by GreatNeck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋