what causes feet to smell
This section discusses 4 medical conditions causing Foot odor. A simple discussion of these causes with additional information is below. The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Foot odor. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Normal sweating. Bacterial foot infection (see Foot infection) Fungal foot infection. Athlete's foot.
There are more sweat glands in our feet than anywhere else in the body. However, unlike sweat glands elsewhere in the body, the sweat glands in the feet secrete all the time, not just in response to heat or exercise. Feet smell when bacteria on the skin break down sweat as it comes from the pores. A cheesy smell is released as the sweat decomposes. The main causes of sweaty and smelly feet are: Wearing the same shoes every day. Feet become smelly if sweat soaks into the shoes and you wear them again before they are dry.