During the rainy season, there are two simple tips to keep your feet from smelling after getting wet.
People are most concerned about odor during the rainy season when their shoes and socks get exposed to wetness. Skin diseases thrive best in warm, damp conditions.
Avoiding unpleasant odors is difficult, especially if wet socks and shoes are not removed immediately.
Taiwanese dermatologist Dr. Zhao Zhaoming shared two tips to prevent foot odor: wear sandals to keep the soles of the feet dry and breathable and carry an extra pair of socks.
To prevent mold, the doctor suggested drying wet shoes in the shade in a well-ventilated area and adding newspaper or paper into the shoes to absorb water and speed up the drying process.
The doctor shared that shoe mold usually disappears naturally within 1-2 days, but alternating shoes could help prevent mold from occurring often.
He emphasized that washing and thoroughly drying wet shoes before wearing them again is important because, once bacteria or mold forms in the shoe, it’s likely to remain. He explained that these tips will help prevent foot odor and protect foot hygiene.
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