u/Distinct-Machine6209

Hi,
Does anybody knows if I have to pay for patent practitioner to file PPA in USA? Im not from USA and I was just about to file ☹️

21 year old female
I have plantar hyperhydrosis, and struggle with foot odor for about 6-7 years. I have very good foot hygiene. I have even tried botox injections (it made my skin soft and pink, the odor slightly less intense, but it still managed to get through my shoes).

My feet have constant unpleasant smell. It becomes very strong just about 2h after washing them, even if I stay barefoot and don’t wear socks or shoes. Nothing works on the odor - antiperspirants, foot powders, talc etc.

Additionally, for the past few years, small pits have been appearing in the skin every few weeks/months (sometimes little bit deeper than the ones from the photos), which after few weeks disappear on their own. They are located on my toes, midfoots and heels.
I had holes from the photos for about 5 weeks.

Do you think its pitted keratolysis or athlete’s foot?