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What Causes Foul Smelling Feet?
Question: new onset smelly feet
Brief Answer:
Due to Hyperhydrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic,
Most common cause of smelly feet is hyperhidrosis. Bacteria Uses this as breeding ground and multiply rapidly. Bacteria breaks keratin present in skin and produces smell.
Sometimes, fatty foods, oils, or strong-smelling foods such as garlic, curry, and onions, can seep through your pores and cause body odor .
Few measures to prevent this-
Apply anti perspirants at night
Dissolve one tsf of hydrogen peroxide in one cup of water and wash the affected area with a washcloth.
Hope this is helpful.
Thanks.
Due to Hyperhydrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic,
Most common cause of smelly feet is hyperhidrosis. Bacteria Uses this as breeding ground and multiply rapidly. Bacteria breaks keratin present in skin and produces smell.
Sometimes, fatty foods, oils, or strong-smelling foods such as garlic, curry, and onions, can seep through your pores and cause body odor .
Few measures to prevent this-
Apply anti perspirants at night
Dissolve one tsf of hydrogen peroxide in one cup of water and wash the affected area with a washcloth.
Hope this is helpful.
Thanks.
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