Why do my feet smell strongly of vinegar even immediately after washing them?
1. Introduction Feet that smell strongly of vinegar even immediately after washing are experiencing an overpopulation of specific skin bacteria, primarily Propionibacteria, which rapidly break down amino acids in foot sweat into propionic acid and acetic acid. Acetic acid is the exact chemical compound that gives household vinegar its distinct, pungent odor. Washing with standard … Read more