There are many different ways to treat excessive sweating of the feet.
How to treat leg hyperhidrosis? Why does sweating of the lower extremities increase? What is this - a disease or a variant of the norm? How to get rid of this condition? We will answer these and other questions in this article.
Cold, wet feet have ruined the lives of so many people that it has become not just a medical problem, but a social phenomenon.
Hyperhidrosis of the feet is very unpleasant because it causes a constant feeling that you are walking in wet socks and wet shoes. It is impossible to go to a party where you need to take off your shoes - everyone notices the smell of stale sweat, and immediately their attitude towards the person changes. Everyone begins to think about his uncleanliness; it does not occur to anyone that this is a disease.
An interesting fact - in English law there is an unusual clause that states that a spouse can demand a divorce due to... the cold wet feet of the other spouse.
Even the patient himself often does not realize that this condition can be cured; one just needs to see a doctor - a dermatologist.
If you consult a doctor with a complaint about constantly wet feet and a question about how to treat hypersweating feet, you will be asked to undergo an examination. There is no need to be afraid of this, because this is the only way to identify the real cause of the disease. It is no coincidence that we call this condition a disease, because it is very different from normal sweating - in the heat or during training.
Here, the feet sweat for no reason or for any insignificant reason - a slight experience causes an increase in sweating, any, even the lightest physical activity does the same.
The intensity of sweating varies - from mild to severe, when the legs are practically “in the water” and a squelching sound is heard when walking.
At the same time, a person can wash his feet twice a day, but still cannot get rid of the smell of sweat.
This happens because sweat, which has no odor, when microbes and fungi enter it, begins to emit a specific odor that is familiar to everyone. Literally 2 hours after the glands secrete sweat, bacteria begin to multiply intensively, and the smell can no longer be avoided...
Increased sweating in the lower extremities can be an independent ailment, one of the manifestations of local hypersweating (this also includes sweating of the hands, armpits, groin area, or a combination of 2-3 areas). Most often it is a separate disease with an unknown cause. But methods of treating it have been developed, and there are quite a lot of them.
And the second option: your feet are sweating because there is a malfunction in your body. The following factors lead to hypersweating of the feet:
If one of the above-mentioned causes is discovered, you must immediately begin to treat it, otherwise the sweating disease will progress, and not only the legs will suffer (a fungal or other skin disease may develop). Your nervous system will be at risk, nervous breakdowns and even depression are frequent accompaniments of severe hypersweating.
Washing socks daily is necessary for excessive sweating of the feet.
Treatment of leg hyperhidrosis, when it is in no way associated with other diseases and is a primary disease, usually begins with hygienic measures. These include:
What remedy for leg hyperhidrosis helps best? There is no clear answer to this question. Each organism is so individual and unique that the doctor in each individual case selects a specific solution to the problem of wet feet.
To begin with, it is simply necessary to say that general body sweating is reduced by medications such as Atropine. However, it has a number of unpleasant side effects (dry mouth, constipation) and is therefore not used often.
Formagel is used much more often; it is registered as a drug that reduces sweating. That is, its action is scientifically proven - it actually reduces the secretion of sweat glands. It is prescribed by a doctor when choosing medications for leg hyperhidrosis.
There is one more advantage of this product - Formagel has pronounced antimicrobial and antifungal effects. Therefore, in addition to dry soles, you also prevent skin diseases of the feet.
Formagel is sold in pharmacies; a prescription is not needed. You need to act strictly according to the instructions - apply the gel to the soles, wait until a thin film forms, and after 40 minutes rinse it with water. The effect lasts for 7-10 days, then you can repeat the procedure.
Another group of drugs are the so-called botulinum toxins: Botox, Xeomin and Dysport. Their action is based on the fact that botulinum toxin blocks the flow of nerve impulses directly to the sweat glands. Sweating stops immediately and for a long time - up to 8 months.
After this, the injections have to be given again. The disadvantage of the method is its high cost. Not everyone can shell out about 40,000 rubles to get rid of sweating. But those who decide to do this remain very pleased with the results and enjoy the fact that their feet have become dry and warm.
Anti-sweat and odor foot cream
Nowadays there is a large selection of foot creams for sweat and odor on sale. And if you need a cream for leg hyperhidrosis, then one of them is TALASSO PODOS Guam. Well suited for active people, even those who play sports. It not only reduces sweating, but also relieves fatigue and gives your feet a feeling of freshness and lightness.
Among the antiperspirants that effectively combat sweat and also have medicinal properties, one can highlight Odaban (Great Britain). Odaban against hypersweating of the feet does not just clog the sweat glands, as many people think, it regulates sweating in such a way that, with a mild degree of the disease, a complete cure is possible.
Odaban foot powder is also very popular. It is powdered on the soles of the feet, the spaces between the toes and poured into socks. The powder absorbs sweat and absorbs odor, reducing excessive sweat.
It is known that sweating of the hands is well treated (and for life!) by endoscopic sympathectomy. During this operation, a clamp is applied to the sympathetic node at the neck level, and sweating in the palm area stops completely.
The advantage of the operation is that the palms instantly, as if by magic, become dry and warm, and this makes the patients very happy. However, when scientists and doctors decided that such an operation for leg hyperhidrosis would also help, it turned out to be a big mistake.
The nerves at the lumbar level that go to the feet are so closely intertwined with the nerves from the genitals that complications were not long in coming. And if sweating on the soles disappeared, then impotence or other sexual disorders could develop. Therefore, surgeons refused surgical treatment of wet soles.
A dermatologist talks about the importance of disinfecting feet:
Sweaty feet in women does not pose a health risk. However, this becomes a problem related to:
Sweating is a natural physiological mechanism through which body temperature is regulated. There are about a quarter of a million sweat glands on each foot. They can secrete 200-250 ml of fluid per day.
Normally, feet should not sweat so much as to cause discomfort. But many people do suffer from constantly wet feet, regardless of the time of year or ambient temperature.
For some, this is just a physiological feature, namely the autonomic nervous system, for others, it indicates the presence of a disease.
You need to understand that the source of the problem is various factors.
The causes of severe sweating of the feet in women can be various diseases:
Sweating increases during puberty and menopause due to hormonal changes. Sweating disorder is most often observed in people who live in constant stress and suffer from an imbalance in the emotional sphere.
The success of treatment depends on how correctly the trigger mechanism was identified!
Intense physical activity associated with work or sports also causes profuse sweating.
Eating a lot of hot spices can cause you to sweat. These include:
Very often, those who wear socks and shoes made of non-natural materials and forget about the rules of personal hygiene have sweaty feet.
Severe sweating of the feet in women is unpleasant in itself. But it can lead to more serious problems.
Violation of the protective layer of the skin leads to maceration and cracks. They become entry points for pathogens, viruses and, mainly, fungi. It is mycosis that most often accompanies sweating.
The disease is characterized by a long course and a tendency to relapse. It is caused by dermatophytes - fungi that parasitize the skin and its appendages, less commonly - yeast and mold.
If left untreated, skin fungus will lead to damage to the nail plates!
The statistics are disappointing - almost every third Russian complains of fungal infections.
A healthy body has natural protective barriers. They can loosen quite easily. A shift in the acid-base balance of the skin, caused by diaper rash or other pathological processes, stimulates the growth of fungi and mold.
Mycosis can be contracted through contact with spores that are found:
Those most susceptible to infection are those who visit places characterized by high humidity:
Carefully examine your feet so as not to miss the onset of the disease!
On the soles of your feet and between your toes you may notice the first signs:
The following symptoms indicate that the process is already in full swing:
When nails are affected, the following changes are noted:
The appearance of the above symptoms requires an immediate visit to a dermatologist, who will make a diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment!
If women have excessive sweating of their feet, the first thing to do is to provide them with thorough care:
Everyone knows that oak bark is used for sweaty feet.
But if you don’t have it on hand, try other options:
Dilute the finished infusion with two liters of cool water. Do these baths for 30 minutes daily. Once the sweating subsides (this will take a week or two), limit yourself to once or twice. Complete the procedure by washing your feet with soap. Stains remaining on the skin can be easily removed with pumice;
Walking barefoot in the morning dew is an old folk method for treating sweating. If possible, go out to a city park and walk on the grass for about 20 minutes!
When shopping at the supermarket, don't pass by ginger. This beneficial root has long been known as an effective remedy for many ailments from nausea to indigestion.
Ginger also helps with excessive sweating. Rub it on a fine grater and rub it into your feet. It has excellent antimicrobial properties. A small disadvantage of the method is that it must be done daily for a long time.
If there is no ginger, you can replace it with radish juice. It is also a natural deodorant;
And two more good recipes:
If you can't imagine wearing socks for 3 days in a row, do an alternative - soak your feet in a boric acid solution. Mix one sachet in two liters of warm water. Take baths every day for a week for 15-20 minutes. Repeat courses every five to six months.
Boric acid also does an excellent job of removing unpleasant odors. Just sprinkle it regularly on clean, dry feet.
If hygiene and the above methods do not help, consult a doctor. He will conduct an examination and suggest other treatment methods!
In the fight against sweating of the feet in women, the most important thing is to identify the cause of the disorder and influence this factor. If hyperhidrosis is not a sign of any disease, i.e. manifests itself independently, iontophoresis can be used.
This is a physiotherapeutic method, the essence of which is to close the ion channels of the sweat glands using an electric field. Sweat production is noticeably reduced, but the glands are not damaged.
There are two types of procedures:
Iontophoresis is carried out as follows:
There are quite a lot of contraindications. These include:
The popularity of this procedure is due to its high effectiveness and long-lasting effect. The dry period averages 6 to 8 months.
Botox is a diluted, purified botulinum toxin derived from bacteria. The drug blocks nerve impulses that travel to the sweat glands, as a result of which they stop secreting secretions.
Using a very thin needle, the doctor pricks the sole of the feet. Injections are made at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from each other. The procedure lasts 30-40 minutes.
You will not feel pain, because... Local anesthesia is first administered.
Before injections, it is advisable to go for a hardware pedicure. Removing the stratum corneum of the epidermis will make the doctor’s work easier!
The reduction in sweating is noticeable already on the third or fourth day, and the maximum effect occurs after two to four weeks.
Contraindications to botulinum therapy:
The drug is safe for health and rarely causes side effects!
In the first two days, the following symptoms may be observed:
This is quite normal, so there is no need to worry.
What not to do after injections:
Excessive sweating of the feet in men is not only an aesthetic problem, but, above all, a medical and psychological problem.
Sweating is a protective reaction of the human body in response to overheating, representing a natural process of thermoregulation. The difficulty arises when it becomes excessive, and the unaesthetic appearance and smell significantly reduce a person’s quality of life.
Sweat glands are either eccrine or apocrine. The legs are located mainly eccrine (approximately 300 per 1 cm? of skin). Activation of their work is observed during physical activity, increased body temperature, etc.
Fresh sweat has no odor. It contains water (99%), sodium, magnesium, potassium, chlorine and calcium ions, as well as urea and lactic acid.
Only after some time do bacterial waste products form, and the substances they contain are responsible for the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
This causes discomfort not only to the man himself, but also to the people around him.
The main causes of sweaty feet in men are as follows:
For sweaty feet in men, special care is recommended:
The feet are the body's natural thermometer, so overheating them has a negative impact on the entire body!
There are socks with the addition of special carbon fibers that absorb unpleasant fumes well. You can use insoles that neutralize sweat.
If maintaining hygiene does not help, you should seek help from aesthetic medicine doctors, a dermatologist or a surgeon.
Antifungal or antibacterial ointments can provide relief.
High humidity serves as an ideal environment for the development of fungal flora and mycotic lesions.
The appearance of cracks, peeling, blisters, roughness, diaper rash, itching and burning indicates infection.
Skin disease is often accompanied by damage to the nail plates, which manifests itself in their thickening, change in color and structure.
Fungal infection often accompanies various immunological diseases, so a medical examination will not hurt in any case!
For initial manifestations, local fungicidal agents can be used:
Most should be used within 2-4 weeks.
If there is no improvement in the condition, it is better to go to a doctor who will prescribe appropriate treatment.
Fortunately, excessive sweating of the feet in men is a problem that in most cases can be eliminated very simply.
First of all, you should remember that shoes and socks must be made of high-quality natural materials.
It is useful to wash your feet in cold water. At low temperatures, small blood vessels contract and sweating activity decreases.
Hot water makes the glands work intensively and secrete fluid!
After washing, you need to thoroughly dry your feet and rub in an anti-sweat product (solution, cream or gel). This will not only make your feet dry, but will also slow down the development of bacteria and, accordingly, the appearance of an unpleasant stench.
If possible, it is recommended to walk barefoot on natural flooring more often.
All kinds of baths are very effective:
They not only disinfect, but also relax and deodorize well, helping to relieve fatigue after a busy day.
Rubdowns are natural procedures that help reduce sweating:
Shops and pharmacies offer a wide range of different creams, deodorants, powders, etc. Their regular use gives successful results.
Cosmetic talc is designed to dry the feet. It perfectly absorbs excess moisture and provides long-lasting protection due to the formation of a thin layer.
Boric acid is considered a good remedy for unpleasant odors. It is enough to wash your feet well and sprinkle them with powder.
Sprays should be on hand for every man suffering from sweating:
Special creams help well:
The most popular and well-proven means:
After the course of treatment, you can return to powders, deodorants and other hygiene products.
If deodorants, creams and ointments are ineffective, severe sweating of the feet in men can be treated with the following types of treatment:
The result is not observed immediately, but develops gradually. Usually the course consists of 15-20 procedures. Using this method, you can cure hyperhidrosis or significantly reduce its manifestations.
The method is painless and safe for health;
The feet are injected with a drug that blocks the sympathetic innervation of the sweat glands. This ensures dryness and comfort for 6-8 months.
The effect develops approximately a week after the injections.
About 5% of the population is completely immune to botulinum toxin;
In some cases, it is possible to perform the operation using the endoscopic method. Relapses occur rarely, the recovery period proceeds quite quickly.
Excessive sweating of the feet in children may be normal or indicate dangerous abnormalities in the functioning of the body. The release of a normal amount of sweat is considered a natural process. If it is produced too much, you should consult a pediatrician.
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When approaching a doctor with such a complaint with a 2-3 year old child, the specialist will first of all suspect rickets. In more rare cases, this pathology is detected before the age of 5 years.
It is important to consider that excessive sweat production often accompanies this process, but in itself is not a symptom. Dr. Komarovsky claims that rickets can be confirmed only after appropriate research.
Other causes of excess sweating include the following:
Excessive sweating in a child aged 5-7 years is often associated with ordinary overheating. The risk of such problems increases when wearing tight shoes made from low-quality materials.
If the air in the room where the baby is is very dry and hot, he will sweat not only in his feet. Against this background, irritability or anxiety often appears. A stuffy room can significantly worsen your health and cause headaches.
The occurrence of sweating at the age of 10 may be the result of the body beginning to prepare for a change in the balance of hormones. Typically, such problems occur at night.
Important! In some situations, excessive sweating indicates various problems in the functioning of the heart, blood vessels or nervous system. It may also indicate endocrine disorders, kidney failure, and lack of vitamins and minerals.
One of the common causes of leg hyperhidrosis is helminthic infestation. In this case, in addition to increased sweat production, skin rashes, dysbacteriosis, and a tendency to allergies appear. Such children are often prone to constant bronchitis. In this way, the body tries to remove toxic substances released by helminths.
Excess body weight and an insufficiently active lifestyle provoke metabolic disorders and the appearance of hyperhidrosis at 4 years or at another age.
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To establish the causes of this disorder, it is necessary to analyze the clinical picture of the pathology. If, in addition to signs of excessive sweating, other symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor. Feet may sweat if there is serious damage to internal organs. In such a situation, the following signs often appear:
If excessive sweating is accompanied by additional symptoms, you should consult a doctor. In such situations, consultation with specialized specialists is usually required:
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If a baby under one year of age experiences excessive sweating, there is no need to worry too much. At this age, babies have an imperfect thermoregulation system. This is why the body cannot cool the body.
To get rid of hyperhidrosis of the legs in a baby, you need to use the following methods:
Important! Most often, the appearance of hyperhidrosis is caused by excessive maternal care. Many women dress their children too warmly. At the same time, active movements of the legs in warm shoes leads to sweating. In addition to the unpleasant aroma, this can cause a cold.
In addition to traditional methods, you can use folk remedies for sweaty feet in children. The most effective include the following:
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Some children suffer from excessive sweating due to eating disorders. These problems may be caused by the consumption of spicy foods. These include, in particular, garlic and red pepper. To cope with the problem, it is recommended to remove these dishes from the daily menu. If your baby sweats a lot, it is not recommended to give him less fluid. This may cause dehydration.
To improve the child’s condition, he should definitely be given a sufficient amount of vitamins. Vitamin D is recommended for young children, while multivitamins are recommended for older children.
If your baby has hyperhidrosis, it is very important to strictly follow all hygiene rules. Before going to bed, your feet should be washed and gently dried with a towel. After this, you can sprinkle the problem areas with crushed oak bark and put on clean socks. In the morning, you can wash your feet with cool water.
As a rule, when excessive sweat production occurs, an unpleasant odor appears. Its occurrence is due to the active proliferation of bacterial microorganisms. To prevent such problems, you need to follow a number of recommendations:
If your baby has excessive sweating of his feet, he can have a therapeutic massage . To do this, it is recommended to massage your feet every morning, performing gentle pinching, pressing and rubbing. As a result, the legs should turn a little red.
You can also use special foot massagers - wooden or equipped with rubber spikes. The duration of the procedure should be at least 10 minutes. It should also be repeated in the evening.
If there is excessive sweat production, it is worth showing the child to a pediatrician to rule out possible pathologies. It is also very important to harden the baby, adhere to hygiene rules and use effective folk remedies.
Excessive sweating of the feet is very common in children. In some cases it is a variant of the norm, while in others it indicates quite serious violations. To establish the causes of the pathology and cope with it, you need to consult a doctor. The specialist will conduct the necessary diagnostic studies and select adequate therapy.
Sweaty feet may be a sign of hyperhidrosis, in which the entire body or certain parts of it sweat more than a healthy person. The reasons can be various factors - from insufficient hygiene to infectious diseases.
Wet feet are not the worst symptom. The feet smell unpleasant, which causes significant discomfort to a woman or man. Treatment can be carried out with folk remedies for sweating feet, which are simple and convenient to use at home.
For sweating and foot odor, use baths, lotions, dry mixtures and herbal infusions. Some products need to be left overnight, others applied during the day, and the duration of their use depends on the cause of the disease. Let’s look in detail at the best folk recipes that will help get rid of sweat and foot odor.
There are several factors that affect the condition of the feet and are not a disease. You can eliminate them yourself without the help of a doctor.
Excessive foot sweating and unpleasant odor may occur:
With constant physical activity, the body is rebuilt, and intense sweating begins even with light exertion.
Almost all of the above factors can be eliminated and get rid of the problem. But there is a possibility that the reason lies deeper:
There are many serious reasons why feet may sweat, and only a specialist can determine them. There is no need to delay seeing a doctor so that the disease is detected as early as possible.
Foot hygiene using foot baths is a common remedy for sweaty feet. The water temperature should not be too high - 40-45 degrees. The procedure is carried out for 15-20 minutes, then to enhance the effect you can apply a cream against sweating feet.
What solutions are suitable for baths:
Foot baths eliminate unpleasant odors, reduce sweating, and also take care of the skin of the feet. The procedures should be carried out daily, the course of treatment should be 2-3 weeks, then the positive effect will become clearly visible.
Baths should not be used during pregnancy, at high temperatures, varicose veins and diabetes, and if there are scratches or wounds on the legs.
If you don’t have the time or energy for bath procedures, there are several simple and quick ways to eliminate the problem - these are wipes and powders. They are also based on traditional medicine recipes:
Before using any of the medications, feet should be washed clean and dried thoroughly. No means will help if you neglect the basic rules of personal hygiene.
When choosing casual shoes, pay attention to the quality of the materials from which they are made. It needs to be dried, ventilated and washed regularly, insoles changed if necessary, and treated with disinfectant sprays. In summer, wear mostly open-toed shoes.
Constant use of powders or lotions can hide the symptom, and folk remedies for sweaty feet do not always eliminate the cause of the disease. Therefore, do not delay visiting a doctor to avoid serious consequences.