Sweaty, Smelly Feet

The body perspires to regulate the body's temperature in some individuals natural perspiration is excessive in the feet which results in sweaty feet. This condition is known as Hyperhidrosis and is defined as the production of perspiration beyond what is necessary to cool the body.

Anyone can get sweaty feet regardless of the temperature or time of year. But teenagers and pregnant women are especially prone because their hormonal ups-and-downs make them sweat more. You are also more prone to foot perspiration if you are on your feet all day or if you're under a lot of stress. A lot of people experience this problem of foot odour during the summer months. This makes sense as the increase in temperature makes people sweat more.

Fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, can also lead to bad foot odour. Feet become smelly if sweat soaks into shoes and they don't dry before you wear them again. Bacteria on the skin breaks down sweat as it come from the pores. A cheesy odour which can be unbearable at times is released as the sweat decomposes. Your feet sweat into your shoes all day so they get damp and bacteria starts to grow. The bacteria continue to breed once you have taken your shoes off, especially if you put them in a dark cupboard. Then, when you put your shoes back on the next day, even if you have just had a shower, putting your feet into still damp shoes creates the perfect conditions for the bacteria which thrive in a warm, dark and moist.

Over the counter antiperspirant can help as this will reduce the amount of sweat your feet produce. Airing your shoes after you have been wearing them should help reduce the formation of bacteria.

Remember look after your feet as they look after you.

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