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 ...

Smelly feet, complete with that slightly fermented funky vibe, are no-one's idea of a good time. And yet, they're super common. A 2018 survey found that one in 10 people living in the UK claim to have ...

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 ...

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There's a whiff of something in the air that's distinctly... foot. The Is that me?! panic sets in. Many of us have been in your, ahem, shoes. The odd case of bromodosis—yep, foot odor even has its own ...

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 ...

Sometimes, pricey pedicures are the only TLC our feet get. But honestly, our feet need a little more care than the occasional nail polish update — especially if you’re dealing with something painful ...

The distinct foot odor that comes with the skin disorder Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis (NPPK) is caused by the overgrowth of a specific bacterial strain, according to a study published in the ...

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 ...