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Bromohydrosis .Home treatment of foot odor

Have you ever wonder why you can't get rid of that foul smell in your feet that embarrass you when you take your shoes off. Have you been a victim of a dozens over-the-counter medicine that won't help. Are you tired of sleeping with your husband (or your wife) while the smell of his (her) feet won’t let you breathe. Well read on. In the following article you will learn how to control that condition at home. Sweaty feet and smelly feet are two very common, annoying conditions of the feet. Medically they are usually referred to as hyperhydrosis and bromohydrosis While some cases of excessive smelling or sweating of the feet are systemic (throughout the whole body) in nature, such as anemia (low blood count) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), these conditions are usually of a local cause. Foul feet can often be traced to bacteria. The warm, moist environment inside shoes especially athletic shoes—promotes bacterial growth on the feet. The bacteria that are often found in foo...

Treatment for Smelly Feet

Persistent foot odor can indicate a low-grade infection or a severe case of hereditary sweating. In these cases, your doctor may prescribe a special ointment. You apply it to the feet at bedtime and then wrap your feet with an impermeable covering such as kitchen plastic wrap. Soaking your feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes a day for a week can help. The tannic acid in the tea kills the bacteria and closes the pores, keeping your feet dry longer. Use two tea bags per pint of water. Boil for 15 minutes, then add two quarts of cool water. Soak your feet in the cool solution. Alternately, you can soak your feet in a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water. A form of electrolysis called iontophoresis also can reduce excessive sweating of the feet, but requires special equipment and training to administer. In the most severe cases of hyperhidrosis, a surgeon can cut the nerve that controls sweating. Recent advances in technology have made this surgery much safer, but you may n...