Foot Odor Mystery: Why Women's Feet Smell Less Than Men's
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News18•16-01-2026, 20:25
Foot Odor Mystery: Why Women's Feet Smell Less Than Men's
- •Men often accept foot odor as a part of life, while women rarely face this embarrassment.
- •Excessive foot odor is primarily caused by increased sweating, particularly from the soles of the feet.
- •The human body has 2-4 lakh sweat glands, mostly 'eccrine' glands, concentrated on soles, palms, forehead, cheeks, and armpits.
- •Odor occurs when sweat comes into contact with bacteria, hence the advice to avoid prolonged wearing of socks or tight shoes.
- •Women's feet tend to smell less because many of their sweat glands are closed, leading to less sweat production.
Why It Matters: Women's feet smell less than men's due to fewer active sweat glands and lower sweat production.
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