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even if i wear socks, my feet smell really bad. and other people when they take off their shoes, there feet dont smell at all? y is this?
i wash my feet everyday but they still smell.
how do i stop thisssssssss and why this happen to me
serious answers please
i need help

2007-03-11 16:56:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Other - Health

12 answers

Your feet must sweat alot. Sweating causes bacteria, which causes your feet to smell. You can put powder, in your shoes or feet, to prevent the sweating.

2007-03-11 17:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by msknowitall 5 · 0 0

Feet can smell as the foot sweats and its trapped inside footwear. It is the interaction of these two factors along with bacteria that cause the smell. Feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, so they can sweat profusely which can not evaporate (like it can on the hands) due to being enclosed in footwear. The bacteria produce isovaleric acid which is what causes the odor.
It is relatively easy to control most cases of smelly feet 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.

Hope this helps, if not go and see a podiatrist

2007-03-12 00:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 1 0

Do you stand on your feet a lot at work?
I used to be in retail, we had to wear colored socks and my feet would knock a maggot off a pukewagon.

I finally started wearing white crew socks and washed my feet (and dried them thoroughly) twice a day.

You have to throw the stinky shoes out too. Once the odor's in 'em, it's in 'em.

2007-03-12 00:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Sometimes in the summertime when my feet start smelling bad I put a little baby powder on them or in my socks. It also helps to prevent sweating and foot chaffing.

2007-03-12 00:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon A 4 · 0 0

You may have hairy feet because hair holds in the sweat and makes your feet smell bad.

2007-03-14 20:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by dmonster61 2 · 0 0

your feet need air,don't wear shoes in your house or anybody house,put ordor eaters in your shoes and always wear white socks with gold bond foot powder in them,your problem will be solved in three to five months.

2007-03-12 00:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Use Gold Bond medicated foot powder. I have a pair of nasty smelling feet if I don't use it.

2007-03-12 00:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Hi you should wash your socks everyday. Use powder each time.

2007-03-12 00:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by sp 1 · 0 0

there's stuff that you can put on ur feet to make it smell better, foot powder

i dont know why maybe you could ask your doctor next time you go on a checkup

2007-03-12 00:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by marshimaro1993 4 · 0 0

I had the same problem, then I started spraying the insides of my shoes with lysol, and that cured the problem.

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2007-03-12 00:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by Brotherhood 7 · 0 0

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