Fresh sweat doesn’t have a smell. It’s the bacteria that feast on sweat that cause the bad smell.
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Toe jam was mentioned in a song by The Beatles. Maybe they knew a thing or two about foot hygiene.
Some skin symptoms appear soon after infection, while others arise later or in more severe disease. Most get better with time.
The truth is scientists aren’t exactly sure why our fingers and toes get wrinkly in the bath. But here’s what we know, and what we suspect.
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.Associate Professor Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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