are toenails supposed to smell?
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The cause of this smell is bacteria. Bacteria that is responsible for the cheese smell is called Brevibacteria. This bacteria can be found both in feet and cheese – that's why the toenails smell like a cheese or we can also say a cheese smells like a toenail. Brevibacteria grows in warm and sweaty areas.
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When you have a fungal toenail infection, it can be uncomfortable, even painful, to walk, wear shoes, or stand for long periods of time (Top 10 questions about nail fungus). Ignoring such infections can lead to ingrown nails, cause pain and embarrassment, and disrupt regular activities.
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Yeast infections typically don't cause any noticeable vaginal odors, which sets them apart from other vaginal infections. If there's an odor, it's usually rather mild and yeasty.
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Hydrogen peroxide You can directly wipe hydrogen peroxide on your infected toes or toenails with a clean cloth or cotton swab. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in a foot soak. Mix ⅛ cup of hydrogen peroxide (or several capfuls) to four cups of cool water and soak feet for 10 to 20 minutes.
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It can easily spread to the toenails. Ocassionally, a nail infection can be caused by other types of fungi, such as Candida (a yeast that causes infections such as vaginal thrush). Several factors increase the risk of a fungal nail infection developing.
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But, a strong vaginal odor — for instance, a "fishy" smell — might be abnormal and could indicate a problem. Abnormal vaginal odor that happens because of infection or another problem is usually associated with other vaginal signs and symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation or discharge.
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Nail psoriasis almost always occurs in people who have general psoriasis. It tends to affect fingernails more often than toenails. Anyone can develop a fungal infection of the nail, but more people get toenail fungus than fingernail fungus. A foul odor may indicate that you're dealing with a fungus.
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Bacterial vaginosis — an overgrowth of normally occurring vaginal bacteria — is the most common vaginal infection that causes a vaginal odor. Trichomoniasis — a sexually transmitted infection — also can lead to vaginal odor. Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections usually don't cause vaginal odors.
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While feet don't have the glands that produce oily sweat, socks and shoes retain moisture allowing bacteria and yeast to grow on feet, causing a different type of bad smell. Finally, new hormones produced during puberty cause teen sweat to contain chemicals that aren't present in childhood.
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Definition. Fungal nail infections are common infections of the fingernails or toenails that can cause the nail to become discolored, thick, and more likely to crack and break. Infections are more common in toenails than fingernails. The technical name for a fungal nail infection is “onychomycosis.”
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Men do notice your nails, they really do. They see what shade of nail polish you have on, how long your nails are, and they notice if you bite your nails or have dirt under them. ... Also, if you have chipped nail polish that you haven't changed in weeks, he will assume you don't care enough about your appearance.
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Normally, feet smell because they sweat inside shoes; bacteria then break down the sweat, producing compounds responsible for the offensive odor. Bromodosis, or foot odor, is a type of body odor that can affect the feet of humans and is generally considered to be an unpleasant smell.
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If left untreated, an ingrown toenail infection can cause an infection in the bone in your toe. A toenail infection can also lead to foot ulcers, or open sores, and a loss of blood flow to the infected area. Tissue decay and tissue death at the site of infection are possible.
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A 2009 review found that garlic has some antifungal and antimicrobial capabilities. You may treat toenail fungus with garlic by placing chopped or crushed garlic cloves on the affected area for 30 minutes daily. It may be better, and less smelly, to treat it from the inside out with garlic capsules.
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A pedicure probably won't hurt you if you already have a toenail fungus. But if you're aware of the issue, you might want to alert the staff ahead of time. That way, they can be sure to fully sterilize the equipment after you use it. In some cases, they may even ask you to bring your own disposable tools for the job.
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['discolouration of the nail – it may turn white, black, yellow or green.', 'thickening and distortion of the nail – it may become an unusual shape or texture and be difficult to trim.', 'pain or discomfort – particularly when using or placing pressure on the affected toe or finger.']
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Not only will they smell but the sock won't breathe properly, resulting in moist feet. This in turn can lead to nasty foot conditions and the growth of fungus that thrives in warm moist conditions. ... This in turn can lead to nasty foot conditions and the growth of fungus that thrives in warm moist conditions.