What to do about sweaty feet and foot odor
Disease description:
My feet sweat excessively, often leaving my socks damp and causing strong foot odor. What can I do about sweaty, smelly feet?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Foot odor caused by sweaty feet can be treated with medication. Commonly used medications include alum solution and methenamine solution. These can be applied directly to the skin of the feet or diluted in water for foot soaks. Additionally, regularly soaking the feet in potassium permanganate solution helps eliminate fungi on the feet and reduces foot odor. It is important to wash both feet and socks daily, wear dry, breathable shoes, and frequently change footwear.
