Post Date December, 03 2023
Foot odor is caused by the accumulation of sweat secreted by the soles of the feet in the shoes. In a humid environment, the bacteria on the feet will multiply wildly, producing a unique odor under the fermentation of mold and bacteria.
Many people equate foot odor with beriberi, but they are not the same. Foot odor does not represent beriberi, which is a disease. beriberi can be divided into three types of symptoms: erosion, blister, and keratosis, and all have itching and peeling symptoms.
The occurrence of foot odor has internal and external causes. The external cause is that wearing shoes is not breathable, and attention is not paid to the cleanliness and hygiene of the feet, resulting in the breeding of bacteria on the feet, leading to a foul odor. In addition, too thick old cutin can also cause bacterial proliferation and worsen foot odor.
The internal cause is beriberi. After the occurrence of beriberi, there will be peeling. Keratosing beri can also thicken the cutin and cause a bad smell.
Therefore, people with beriberi do not necessarily have foot odor, and those with foot odor do not necessarily have beriberi.
How to solve foot odor?
Although foot odor is not a problem, it is not inconvenient to wear shoes on weekdays. But before summer, when your feet are exposed, you will feel extremely awkward in public and your self-esteem will be damaged. To solve foot odor, it is necessary to start with cleaning daily life.
1. Keep feet clean and dry, and frequently change shoes and socks.
2. Eat a light diet and try to avoid spicy food. Such as chili, raw onions, raw garlic, etc.
"Place your feet in hot water at 50 to 60 degrees Celsius for several times, 15 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day.".
4. Pour a little white vinegar into the water for washing socks, soak it for a while, and then rinse it with clean water. This can not only remove the odor, but also play a bactericidal role.
5. If the foot sweats a lot, an appropriate amount of antiperspirant can be used to reduce foot sweating.
6. If the foot is pressed, it may also cause foot odor, so when selecting shoes, it is important to follow the appropriate direction.
"Although foot odor does not affect one's own health, people with foot odor have a low level of self-confidence. For men in the workplace, foot odor of course can also greatly reduce the impression of others on themselves."
