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Town Center Foot & Ankle

5730 Bella Rosa Blvd, Suite 200

Clarkston, MI 48348

        

Treating Foot Odor

Treating Foot Odor

Persistent foot odor can indicate a low-grade infection or a severe case of hereditary sweating. In these cases, our practice 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 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 notice sweating in other areas of the body after the procedure.

Office Hours

Monday

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed