What to do about Smelly Feet?

Trick or Treat, Smell my feet, Give me Something Good to Eat. Halloween is quickly approaching, and smelly feet is not something that you really want to have. However, we all know that one person that the second they take their shoes off everyone runs for the nearest window. However, there are several ways that you can help reduce the smell and help both yourself and everyone else.

The first way of preventing a bad odor from coming from your feet is to make sure that you thoroughly dry your feet after a shower. Athlete’s foot can be prevented by getting rid of the wet, dark environment that the fungus loves. Another way is to make sure that you are purchasing socks that are breathable. This helps your feet to be able to breathe when they are inside of your shoes all day especially if you are wearing leather shoes. Another option is to wear shoes that have breathable material to wear the moisture can be wicked away from your skin. Finally, you can use powder to put inside your shoes to dry them out.

If you do end up with really funny smelling feet, you can always go to your podiatrist that will help you figure out what is causing the smell. If it is due to athlete’s foot, they will be able to give you a prescription that will alleviate any itching and odor that you have.

If you or someone that you know in the Methuen, North Andover, Tewksbury or Reading, Massachusetts area are suffering from foul smelling feet, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help you to feel all better. You can call and make an appointment at (978) 794-8406.