Medically referred to as bromhidrosis, stinky feet can lead to awkward and embarrassing situations. Even after wearing socks and shoes or washing your feet multiple times, the unpleasant odor may ...

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Amy Jamieson Q: I live ...

Foot odor can be a persistent and embarrassing issue, especially for people who spend long hours in closed shoes. The problem usually comes down to one thing: sweat. When feet sweat, bacteria and ...

There’s nothing like kicking off your shoes after a long day. But while "letting the dogs out" can be a relief, it can come with a cost — an unpleasant aroma. Wondering how to get rid of smelly feet ...

Hyperhidrosis — a condition that causes overactive sweat glands — can make your feet extra stinky. You may also have particularly smelly feet if you get a fungal infection called Athlete's foot. If ...

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The common courtesy of kicking off shoes at the front door of a friend’s house is a smelly feet sufferer’s worst nightmare. The floors may go scuff-free, but at the cost of the release of an odor ...

If having stinky shoes was an Olympic sport, then I know a few guys who would clean up those games. But let’s be real: What these guys need is Gold Bond, not gold medals. Nobody is celebrating smelly ...

Why are some feet smellier than others? Damp feet cause more than just bacteria buildup. Sweaty feet create an ideal environment for fungal infections, like athlete’s foot or toenail fungus. Some ...