Cheeky (ddp). Foot odor is an embarrassing issue for those most affected. Already visits, where you need to take off the shoes, be to the torment. But the cheesy evil can often eliminate by simple measures. «Foot odor caused by fungi or bacteria that decompose the sweat and thereby produce the stench.» «We can combat these germs by various means,» explains Jan Hundgeburth of the Professional Association of German dermatologist. Often, people with foot odor silently suffer athlete’s foot. “Cracks or scales between the toes are references to such infection. «If you discovered this, should we fight the fungus with a special ointment from the pharmacy or visit a dermatologist», says Hundgeburth. With decrease of the infection, usually very quickly vanish also the smell. «A good foot hygiene can prevent the development of fungi and bacteria.» «Daily changes of socks has often wonders», says the dermatologist. Also airy cotton socks were favourable for the foot climate. The shoe also plays an important role for the foot hygiene. “Above all sneakers have no air to the foot all day and promote the growth of bacteria. «You should wear instead as breathable models, for example, leather», advises Jan Hundgeburth. Also antibacterial deposits could help. Also should your feet shoe-free treat at home and strip off the closed shoes to make air on the skin. Often the foot odor is linked but also an excessive sweat production. «The secretes more perspiration of the feet, the faster he begins to smell», explains Hundgeburth. Special foot deodorants with aluminium salts that inhibit the production of welding help against griped. «In particularly severe cases can be even several times a week to deal with a so-called Iontophorese bath.» This feet in a water basin provided in which special power waves flow. «By excessive sweating can be restricted», says the dermatologist. Also, the injection of botulinum toxin Nervengifts could help to set the soles of the feet dry.