Smelly Feet

  Staff        November 10, 2012

Smelly feet are a really common big problem seen by Podiatrists. The problem does need to be addressed due to the potential social consequence of it. Unfortunately there is not a lot a podiatrist can really do except investigate what the cause is and give advice on how to manage that. The problem of smelly feet is one of self-management and strategies have to be discussed to do that. The real problem that underpins this is too much sweating so it is the use of good foot hygiene practices to reduce that which is fundamental to dealing with this problem. This means either dealing with the medical problem causing the sweating or putting in place to absorb via powders, socks and shoes or insole all the moisture so it is wicked away from the foot. The feet really need to be kept as dry as possible if the smelly feet are going to be dealt with properly.