Foot odor is compounded by the rotting of the materials within your shoes caused by the caustic action of your perspiration. Bromhidrosis can also be caused by the ingestion of aromatic foods and spices. A woman patient complained of periodic bouts of foot odor. After a careful history it became evident that these incidents correlated to her use of garlic in cooking. When she stopped using garlic, her problem disappeared.
Foot odor Is socially unacceptable.
It connotes bad hygiene. Prevention Is directed at keeping the feet both clean and dry. If your problem does not respond to the aforementioned suggestions, see your podiatrist or dermatologist. Asyou get older, these glands become less active and your skin is likely to become dryer. Excessive washing of the skin will also cause dryness.