Excessive sweating of the feet always causes discomfort, discomfort in front of others and an unpleasant wet feeling in the shoes. Added to this is a suffocating smell and a high likelihood of fungus and other dermatological diseases.
Norm or pathology?
For many, the problem of sweating feet is a little intimate, and not everyone decides to turn to a specialist in time or tell others about it. Some people who experience profuse sweating of the feet cannot fully figure out if this is normal and when it is time to go to the doctor.
Due to sweating, the body's internal temperature evens out, with excessive overheating, the human body begins to cool itself. Sweating normally increases in the warm season, and in winter it becomes less. The amount of sweat depends not only on external weather conditions, but also on the well-being of a person. Physical activity, temperature, pressure changes, excitement - all this affects the release of moisture.
If a person sweats constantly, even in a calm environment and at a normal, comfortable temperature, sitting attable or reading a book without experiencing emotional unrest, then this condition is called hyperhidrosis. It all depends on individual characteristics. Fat people are more prone to excessive sweating.
So, your feet smell and sweat - what to do? Shoes can smell especially strong. At the same time, it is almost impossible to distinguish the norm from the pathology in this case, but if the body suddenly began to sweat many times more than before, then this is definitely not normal, even with age. Normal sweating should not cause undue discomfort and chronic wet feet.
Do I need to see a doctor?
In case of a noticeable increase in fluid secretion, a doctor should be consulted to rule out thyroid disease, endocrine system, diabetes, oncology, infections, stroke, heart or lung problems. An increase in sweating may also be due to medications taken, this should be notified to the doctor. More similar problems are observed in women during menopause.
What to do with the baby?
Feet sweat even in small children. In infancy, this is quite normal, but if a child from 2 to 7 years old has a pronounced and profuse sweating, then it is imperative to contact a pediatrician. In children, strong moisture separation can indicate the presence of diseases such as rickets, circulatory disorders, and worms. But this is not a symptom at all, you just need to treat the detected changes in the body with caution.
Another baby might justbe hot. Trying to protect him from the harsh cold, parents can overdo it. Children are recommended to be periodically exposed to underwear, allowing the skin to breathe. Wearing synthetic clothing and low-quality shoes can play a cruel joke on a child's he alth. If possible, boots should be made of leather or high-quality breathable synthetic materials. Summer or home slippers should have holes. These children need socks made of natural and breathable fabric, cotton or linen.
How to get rid of shoe odor?
When your feet sweat a lot, doing something with your shoes is a must. The bad smell eats in for a long time and causes inconvenience. It remains there due to the formed bacteria, which means that you first need to clean the inside with a disinfectant (antiseptic, alcohol, vinegar, soap), and then use substances that absorb odor and water. Silica gel in a sachet or activated charcoal will help to remove moisture, and green tea will help to remove the smell. Shoes should be looked after daily: take out and dry the insoles, put on absorbent products at night, even if the feet do not seem to sweat.
The right choice of shoes
When a person is aware of the existence of such a problem as hyperhidrosis, it's time to think about changing shoes and hosiery with more expensive and high-quality ones.
At home it is best to stay barefoot or use open slates as slippers. If your feet are cold, then you can wear cotton socks, but you need them often.change and keep your feet clean. At work, it is imperative to walk in a replaceable pair of shoes, which should be made of natural materials and with holes for ventilation. Shoes should be loose and not uncomfortable.
In winter, profuse sweating of the feet often accompanies women and men who spend the whole day on their feet in winter shoes. Be sure to find an opportunity to change shoes during the day. Saving money on your feet can lead to unpleasant problems like dermatitis. The money saved will still be spent on medicines, it is better to try to avoid this in advance.
Home remedies to reduce sweating
Sometimes, even when wearing natural shoes, the feet sweat a lot and smell. And what to do with it, no one can answer for sure. The problem is highly individual in nature, and a suitable remedy is usually selected over time. There are several ways to help if your feet sweat, and at home. What should be done first? For starters, it is recommended to try talc. You need to lightly sprinkle your feet before leaving the house. It absorbs excess moisture and keeps your feet dry.
Baths with chamomile and oak bark will temporarily reduce sweating and remove unpleasant odors. You can also treat your feet with an antiseptic before going out so that bacteria on the skin does not increase during the day. They are the cause of the bad smell. A solution of ordinary furacilin will also be effective.
Many hyperhidrosis sufferers speak well ofmedicinal preparations "Formagel" and "Teimur's paste", as well as their analogues. Formaldehyde suppresses the production of sweat and acts for several weeks, and "Teimur's paste" has an antimicrobial effect and thereby dries the feet, while leaving the skin he althy and sufficiently saturated with moisture. The skin on the legs does not begin to peel off after this.
Can I use an antiperspirant?
It blocks perspiration, and deodorant interrupts odor. In the case of local hyperhidrosis of the soles, simply hiding the smell is not entirely appropriate, because this does not eliminate the problem. Therefore, many people like to use antiperspirant as a reliable remedy for sweat. And he, meanwhile, is a harmful agent for the skin, the daily use of which carries a danger to human he alth. And he does not solve the cause of sweating. The reduction in sweating is due to clogging of the pores by the aluminum hydrochloride compound.
For this reason, the best way to deal with excessive sweating is to follow the rules of hygiene and a he althy lifestyle, the exclusion of diseases and their prevention. Antiperspirant can be used only in case of upcoming important celebrations, no more than once a week. After coming home, the product must be washed off with soap and a washcloth.
What can constant sweaty feet lead to?
When excess moisture remains on the skin of the feet for a long time, there is a danger of fungus and otherunpleasant diseases. In addition, constantly wet skin is easily rubbed, corns and corns appear on it. Peeling of the skin is often seen in children and adults with hyperhidrosis. If you do not start treatment, they can go into more significant damage, forming open wounds. This leads to the appearance of fungus and can be a dangerous accidental infection, reduces immunity and excludes the use of certain medical drugs.
Disease prevention
Even with all precautions, there is still a danger of catching infectious and bacterial diseases. For severe sweating, small doses of antifungal agents should sometimes be used. Especially after public changing rooms and showers, visiting the pool and the beach, riding public transport in open shoes. If you are prone to allergies, you need to be extremely careful and cautious, try to avoid any allergens as much as possible. The combination of hyperhidrosis and allergic dermatitis can become very unpleasant.
When your feet sweat a lot, you need to carefully monitor the appearance of redness or bulging formations. The release of moisture in combination with bacteria provokes the emergence of new diseases, such as eczema, neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis. To avoid deterioration of the skin condition, it is necessary to observe hygiene and get rid of unpleasant foot odor in time, use ointments and creams to prevent dermatosis.
Stress factor
During the fight against sweating, mostvictims forget that in 90% of cases it is caused by stress and an unhe althy lifestyle. The human body reacts very subtly to a negative environment, the consequences can appear within three months after an unpleasant incident, and during chronic stress, problems can begin not only with the legs.
Only the exclusion of all annoying factors from life can help. Divorce, job change, life priorities, views - all this will significantly change the situation. It is also recommended to take motherwort or valerian as prescribed by the attending physician. A one-time application of these tinctures will not be able to replenish and heal what has been destroyed for months.
Hygiene and daily personal care
Surprisingly, some of the men (and even women) believe that it is quite possible to use the same pair of socks twice. If the smell is not felt, this does not mean that the clothes are clean. For the whole day, in any case, sweat is released, bacteria remain on the skin and socks. The next day, my feet stink and sweat. What you can’t do is spare clean clothes. It is necessary to get into the habit of washing the feet and places between the fingers in the morning and in the evening, wiping them dry, putting on clean socks.
Neglect of hygiene procedures makes it difficult for a person to get rid of hyperhidrosis, and this disease continues to accompany him for a long time. Feet should be thoroughly washed with soap and nails and cuticles cleaned. It is good to use a pumice stone and a brush, get rid of old skinYou can also use cosmetics, such as peeling. Simple self-care will quickly get your feet in order and help you get rid of profuse sweating.
