My dear hubby, god love him, has terrible foot odour.
When he takes his shoes and socks off the smell is so strong it travels through the whole apartment.
How can you stop it?
By the way, this question is serious........I know it sounds silly but it's driving me insane!
2006-12-13 22:45:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
The actual odor is caused by bacteria digesting the sweat (especially in anaerobe circumstances -> inside closed shoes), rather than by the sweat itself. Let his feet air out as much as possible; go barefoot around the house, or use open sandals, flipflops etc. When he has to use closed shoes, use shoes that still allow his feet to breathe, always use clean cotton socks, and use foot powder before putting them on. Have two pairs of shoes available and wear them on alternate days, so they have more time to dry out. Use anti-bacterial soap. Hope this helps!
2006-12-13 22:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Foot Odour
2016-12-18 08:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not silly, and it is a very real--but treatable condition.
Foot odor is caused by a superficial fungus, Tinea pedis. It is very commonly seen in people who work out, use showers and the like, and therefore sweat considerably.
Best simple way to get rid of it: Have hubby get a pumice stone and __gently__ scrape off the callous layers. Then apply Mycostatin (Nystatin) or other topical antifungal nightly. If he does this dilligently and regularly, he will have the sweetest-smelling feet in town. It goes without saying that other measures should also be used--like _not_ showering barefoot in public showers like his gym.
2006-12-13 22:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by iintrepidone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to health food store. Buy a liquid called "Chlorophyll". Take 1 spoonful daily. Sweet tasting & non-offensive. It will stop foot odor, body odor, bad breath; you name it! He'll be right as rain in a few days.
In the meantime, buy him some Dr. Scholl's charcoal foot inserts, or some odor eaters, until you can target the problem with the chlorophyll.
Good luck!
2006-12-14 00:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak your feet in tea. Take hot water, fill a foot bath and drop in some tea bags and soak for 30-45 minutes. Did this with my nephew and the foot odor went away.
2006-12-17 05:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil, it is the greatest fungacide and topical skin cleanser and disenfectant of all time. Works miracles on acne too.
2016-05-24 01:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put bicarb soda in his shoes when he's not wearing them then shake it out (leave it in overnight if possible) it removes the stench. get him to always wear socks.
2006-12-13 22:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by mhm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him take his shoes outside the house. and when he gets home have the hot water with salt and soap ready and wating for him. and just start cleaning his feet for him
2006-12-14 02:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GEWOHL products, you can find everything about foot. You can order
2006-12-13 23:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by ytamarsiani40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn your shoes and socks and start fresh, while you're at it wash your filthy feet....lol
2006-12-14 03:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋