6. Those whose feet sweat a lot despite following the rules, can apply dry lotion on their feet.
7. Remove dead skin cells from feet and cut nails in time.
8. People who work at a desk for long hours can wear sandals in the office except in formal meetings.
9. When you return home from office, take off your shoes and let your feet breathe in the fresh air. And, keep the shoes in a place where air can pass through. If for some reason the shoes become wet then they should not be used without drying them first.
If foot odor does not go away even after following these tips, a dermatologist should be consulted.
*The author is resident physician at Himel Biswas Square Hospital, Dhaka