How To Get Rid Of Smelly Feet





How To Get Rid Of Smelly Feet

Your feet are made up of several sweat glands and per day they produce a pint of sweat. As the sweat flows through the skin of your feet microorganisms such as bacteria surround it. When these organisms excrete, they emit a foul smell and therefore your feet develop an odor.

Feet smell even more strongly when you wear your socks or shoes. The sweat is unable to get dissolved in the air and therefore it makes the feet a place for bacteria to feast upon. Some feet smell stronger when compared to the others due to the excess production of sweat through the active oil glands.

One must try to reduce the sweat as it lessens the growth of bacteria. There are many ways to do so. Always wear clean socks and keep on changing your socks. Apply an anti-bacterial soap, which kills the bacteria present. Keep the socks exposed to air so that the sweat in the socks gets evaporated. Avoid using boots that fully cover the feet. Use cotton made socks so that they absorb the sweat fully and leave no sweat for the bacteria to feast upon. If your problem is still worse, then consult a physician, as he or she will prescribe appropriate medications.

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