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Kobe University

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Kobe University dermatologist KUBO Akiharu discovered that foot odor associated with Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis (NPPK) was caused by an abundance of bacteria, especially Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum. Treatment using benzoyl peroxide saw decreased bacteria levels and a subsequent reduction of foot odor.

Credit

N. Ono et al., Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2025) (DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.11.011)

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