Foul-smelling toenails can cause frustration, insecurity, and discomfort. Foul smells are generally considered by society to be caused by poor hygiene. A bad odor coming from your nails can cause social problems, even leading to social isolation. This is because people may not want to be physically near you if your toenails smell extremely bad. [...]
Managing fungal toenails is not an easy task. Toenail fungus changes the nail appearance and texture. For example, many patients struggle with feeling embarrassed by the aesthetic appearance of their fungal toenails. Managing toenail fungus can be difficult and mentally exhausting. However, there is another aspect of managing fungal toenails that aren’t discussed as frequently. [...]
The cheesy smell from toenails is an indication that a fungus may have infected the nail bed. This infection is very common and happens frequently in athletes. Athletes tend to have sweatier feet, and fungus thrives in moist damp environments. Locker rooms are also breeding grounds for toenail fungus. Nail fungus symptoms A cheesy smell [...]
A bad smell from toenails is undesirable and, for many, unattractive. Smelly feet are often socially associated with poor hygiene. It can feel embarrassing to try to determine the underlying cause. A medical issue may be underlying the scent. This is likely if you have noticed a smell that doesn’t wash off after you shower [...]
