What Are the Causes of Smelly Feet?
Hyperhidrosis If you routinely have smelly feet, you may have plantar hyperhidrosis–a condition that results in excessive sweating in the feet. Both the feet and hands are packed with sweat glands. But while sweat can evaporate from your hands, it’s trapped inside your socks and shoes. That provides an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which produces the cheesy smelling isovaleric acid. Medications, Hormones, Underlying Conditions Ask your physician if the medications (penicillin, bromides) you are taking are exacerbating your foot sweating problem and the resultant stench. Hormonal changes resulting from pregnancy, menopause, hormone replacement therapy or thyroid issues can also contribute to the problem. Other conditions that can cause excessive sweating include obesity and psychiatric disorders. Bromhidrosis: Teen Feet If your sweat is particularly smelly, you may be suffering from bromhidrosis, a rare disorder that typically strikes right after puberty. The bacteria-based odor,
