SOUTH AFRICAN PODIATRIST DISCUSSES BROMHIDROSIS

Smelly feet are sometimes a laughing matter, but they can become a serious issue too. Sweaty and smelly feet can lead to embarrassment and social awkwardness. According to podiatrist Dr. Nelfrie Kemp, "The causes of smelly feet is the excess in sweating. And the excess in sweating creates a perfect environment for bacteria to function in. You need to work on the causes of the sweat...it won't help to spray perfume on your feet."

 

Dr. Nelfrie Kemp

 

"Wash your feet often and dry them. Try and stay away from synthetic shoes and stick to leather. Leather is more breathable and less breath-ability creates that sweating. If you wear closed shoes, wear socks as the function of socks is to control moisture. There are sports socks available that have technology that controls moisture," says Dr. Kemp.

 

Source: Gugs Mhlungu, Inside WN Eyewitness News [10/1/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News