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Medical Corner - Poor foot hygiene, such as not washing or

drying the feet properly

- Excessive sweating, especially during
sports or warm weather

Closed shoes that trap heat and moisture
HOW TO TAKE The good news is that foot odour is easy to

manage with the right care!
CARE OF Top Tips for Healthy, Fresh Feet

YOUR FEET 1. Wash Your Feet Daily

Use warm water and mild soap to wash your
feet every day. Pay special attention to the
spaces between your toes, where sweat and
dirt can build up.

2. Dry Your Feet Properly
ur feet work hard every day,
Moisture trapped between the toes can
carrying us from place to place,
cause infections. Always dry your feet thor-
Osupporting our weight, and helping
oughly, especially between the toes.
us stay active. Yet, they are often the part

of the body we forget to care for. Looking 3. Wear Clean, Breathable Socks
after your feet is essential for comfort, The primary reason for
confidence, and overall wellbeing. Here Choose socks made from cotton or mois-
are simple ways to keep your feet healthy foot odour ture-wicking materials. Change them every
and happy. day—or more often if they become sweaty.
is trapped sweat.

What Causes Foot Odour? 4. Let Your Shoes Breathe

Foot odour happens when sweat mixes Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes two
with bacteria that naturally live on the days in a row. Allow them to air out and dry
skin. A few common factors make this completely before wearing them again.
more likely:

5. Choose the Right Shoes
- Wearing the same shoes every day, es-
pecially if they are not fully dry Wear shoes that fit well and give your feet
enough room. Shoes that are too tight can
- Wearing socks made of non-breathable
cause blisters, pain, and increased sweat-
fabrics
ing.

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