How to deal with foot odor?

  Staff        June 7, 2013

Foot odor or smelly feet can be an embarrassing problem and lead to some socially awkward situations. People with this problem just do not want to remove their shoes when other people are around and if they do it certainly makes them and the people around them uncomfortable. The actual odor comes from the action of bacteria on the fatty acids in sweat, so this is going to be a more common problem in those who sweat a lot more than normal. this means that the best way to deal with the problem is to address the issue of the excessive sweating. Going barefoot to allow the sweat to evaporate can help a lot. If not, then wearing moisture absorbing sock and moisture absorbing insoles can help. Socks should be changed frequently so they do not become water logged. Astringents can also be used to cool the foot and further dry it out. Additionally the use of powder in the socks and shoes to absorb the moisture can help. If these strategies do not help with the foot odor, then the next option is to use a making agent, specifically a deodorant designed for use with the foot. Stay away from the so called magical cures for foot odor, as a lot of them do not work in most people – they will work in some people. There are some products that can help.