What causes Smelly feet?
Posted in General Podiatry Conditions Podiatry
When sweat gets trapped inside shoes, the result can be foot odour, an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition. The foot has more sweat glands than any other part of the body, and that sweat isn’t easily absorbed due to the wearing of socks and shoes. Bacteria can grow which causes an odour.
The medical term for sweaty feet is hyperhidrosis, while the term for smelly feet is bromhidrosis. Our Podiatrist can help you with simple treatment which can reduce the growth of the odour-causing bacteria.
Without treatment- Sweaty or Smelly feet may continue to make people feel uncomfortable. In certain situations, these conditions may be a sign of a more complicated medical problem.
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