Contents:
- Medical Video: 11 LITLLE SECRETS TO GET RID OF SMELLY FEET
- What causes unpleasant scented feet?
- 1. Hormonal changes
- 2. Hyperhidrosis
- 3. Athlete's foot
- 4. Stress
- How to get rid of bad odor
- How to prevent unpleasant odor
Medical Video: 11 LITLLE SECRETS TO GET RID OF SMELLY FEET
Every day you want to look perfect, with shiny shoes and neat makeup. However, what happens if your appearance is excellent, but it turns out your feet smell bad? Of course all your efforts to look charming are in vain. Moreover, usually people are reluctant to tell if you experience a problem with foot odor. To avoid this, you need to know the ins and outs of bad foot odor and how to prevent it.
What causes unpleasant scented feet?
Medically, the problem of foot odor is known as bromodosis. Bromodosis is a condition in which your feet produce excessive sweating and your feet become moist, especially when wearing shoes, so a bad aroma appears. As with the palms, the soles of the feet also have sweat glands that function to moisturize the skin and regulate body temperature, for example when the weather is hot or you are exercising. When sweat continues to be produced by sweat glands in the feet, various bacteria will grow to break down organic compounds in sweat. This activity will produce an unpleasant aroma on the feet.
There are many things that can cause excessive sweating of the feet. Generally the problem of foot odor arises from sweat sticking to socks or shoes that are not drained or replaced for more than one day. However, in some people, the problem of foot odor is caused by a more serious condition. The following are risk factors.
1. Hormonal changes
In humans, hormonal changes can cause sweat production to increase. Hormonal changes can occur during puberty or when pregnant. That is why teenagers, pregnant women, or hormone therapy patients are more susceptible to foot odor problems.
2. Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person produces far more sweat than usual. This disorder is caused by various neurological or metabolic disorders.
3. Athlete's foot
This disease is caused by a fungal infection and can affect anyone, not just athletes. Athlete's foot is usually characterized by itching and dry and cracked feet. You also become susceptible to various other foot problems.
4. Stress
Stress will cause a variety of different responses to each person's body. Some become itchy, abdominal pain, acne, or dizziness. However, there are also some people who will sweat excessively on the palms and feet when attacked by stress. This is because your body releases the stress hormone cortisol, which will trigger the sweat glands to continue producing sweat.
How to get rid of bad odor
To get rid of bad odor, there are several ways you can try it yourself at home.
- Soak your feet in warm water mixed with salt solution for 15 to 20 minutes every day. Salt can help reduce the production of sweat on the feet. You can do it before going to sleep so that your feet have the opportunity to "breathe" before returning to wearing shoes or socks.
- Apply lavender essential oil to your feet and gently massage for a few minutes. In addition to giving a fresh aroma to the feet, lavender has a content that can kill bacteria that cause unpleasant odor.
- Use a special foot scrub with antibacterial properties and rub it on the feet while lightly massaging. Do this regularly before taking a shower and your feet will be free of dirt and bacteria that cause foot problems.
How to prevent unpleasant odor
Prevention of foot odor problems must be done even though the problem of foot odor has been resolved or even though you have never experienced it. To maintain foot health, take care of your feet in the following ways.
- Do not use the same socks or shoes for two consecutive days because sweat will still stick and contain various bacteria that cause foot odor problems.
- Spray deodorant or antiperspirant which is usually used for armpits, on your feet before using shoes or socks.
- Wash your feet clean every day with a soap containing antibacterial and antifungal. After that, dry it thoroughly until your feet, especially between your fingers, don't feel damp.
- Store your shoes in a place with good air circulation. Air your shoes regularly, especially if you wear them all day.
- Add a few packs silica gel small on each pair of shoes when stored. Silica gel containing silicon dioxide can absorb moisture in the shoes and expel bad odors.
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