Feet sweat and smell: what to do with foot hyperhidrosis
The content of the article:
- The reasons
- Drug treatment
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Folk remedies
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Oak bark
- Decoction
- Tincture
- Walnut
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- Soda-salt solution
- Essential oils
- Symptoms of a fungal infection
- Prevention
- Video
Feet sweat and smell - what to do? This question is asked by many people who have encountered a problem. In most cases, they try to cope with excessive sweating and unpleasant odors on their own, but sometimes long-term treatment is required.
If the symptoms of hyperhidrosis persist, consult a dermatologist
Most often, foot hyperhidrosis is observed in adult men, although it can occur in both women and children.
The reasons
Why do my feet sweat a lot and smell unpleasant? It is important to know that the reasons for this phenomenon can be:
- violation of personal hygiene rules;
- fungal infection;
- long stay in shoes;
- wearing shoes of the wrong size and / or made of low-quality materials;
- increased excitability of the sympathetic nervous system;
- strong emotional upheaval;
- endocrine disorders;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Drug treatment
For the treatment of foot hyperhidrosis at home, the following external agents are used:
- Teymurov's pasta. It consists of zinc oxide, lead acetate, sodium tetraborate and salicylic acid, as well as formaldehyde and menthol. The product is applied to clean and dry skin of the feet. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and astringent effects. The paste allows you to quickly and effectively eliminate sweating and unpleasant odors. Apply it until the problem disappears;
- Lassar pasta. It contains zinc and salicylic acid. The tool has an antiseptic and drying effect, promotes the healing of cracks. To combat sweating, the ointment is applied in a thin layer to clean skin and rubbed thoroughly. Apply within two weeks;
- Formidron. Formaldehyde alcohol solution helps to cope with sweating and eliminate unpleasant foot odor. The product is applied to clean skin of the feet and allowed to dry. The course of treatment depends on how serious the problem is. It is also used to treat shoes.
People whose sweating is caused by a fungus are prescribed therapy with antimycotic drugs, such as Clotrimazole, Lamisil, Lamicon, Exoderil. They are used according to the instructions, until the unpleasant symptoms disappear. In some cases, oral administration of antifungal drugs is indicated: Itracon, Itrungara, Fluconazole, Nystatin.
Since most of these drugs are prescription drugs, they must be prescribed by a doctor after consultation in person.
Folk remedies
It is possible to reduce sweating of the feet and get rid of an unpleasant odor not only with the help of medicines, but also folk remedies. To eliminate the problem, tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants are used.
Oak bark
An effective and popular remedy that, according to reviews, helps to cope with excessive sweating, as well as a fungal infection, which is often the cause of unpleasant odor.
A decoction and tincture are prepared from oak bark
Decoction
To prepare the broth, 10 g of oak bark is poured into 3 liters of water and boiled over low heat for 3-5 minutes. After cooling to a comfortable temperature, the broth is filtered and used as a foot bath.
The procedure is performed once a day before bedtime. Its duration is on average 10-15 minutes. The finished broth can be reused. The treatment continues for 7-10 days.
Tincture
You can also use oak bark tincture to treat excessive sweating. For its preparation, 100 ml of pure alcohol is poured into 10 g of raw materials, the container is tightly closed and left for two weeks in a dark place. The tincture must be shaken regularly.
After the product is infused, it must be filtered. The feet are washed with soap and dried thoroughly. Then, using a cotton swab, the skin is treated with tincture, removing special attention from the area between the fingers. The procedures are carried out in the morning and in the evening for two weeks.
The finished tincture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two years. It can also be used to treat shoes.
Walnut
Walnut leaves can be used to treat sweating. Biologically active substances that are contained in their composition have an antiseptic effect and affect the work of the sweat glands.
Walnut leaves can be used to treat excessive sweating.
In order to prepare a tincture of walnut leaves, they must be crushed and placed in a glass jar, filling it to half. Then you should fill them with vodka to the top, close with a tight lid and leave for two weeks in a dark place.
Then the product must be filtered. This tincture is applied to the skin of the feet after each washing of the feet and leave it to dry completely. It can be used for two weeks, during which time sweating is usually normalized.
Soda-salt solution
Salt and baking soda is another effective home remedy for sweating feet and foul odors. 4 liters of hot water (not boiling water) are poured into the basin and one tablespoon of sea salt and baking soda are added. After they dissolve and the product cools down a little, the feet are immersed in the solution.
For hyperhidrosis, baths with soda-salt solution are effective
The procedure is carried out in the evening. Its duration is 10-15 minutes. After such a bath, you need to dry your feet and apply a nourishing cream on them that will help eliminate dry skin. The course is carried out for 10 days.
Essential oils
Essential oils are used to combat sweating and unpleasant odors. They contain biologically active substances that allow to normalize the work of the sweat glands and improve blood circulation. Also, some essential oils are antiseptics and successfully fight against microorganisms, which often cause unpleasant foot odor.
Essential oils can be used to eliminate unpleasant odors.
You can treat sweating and eliminate unpleasant odors by:
- recipe number 1: add 5 drops of eucalyptus and tea tree oils to warm water. Foot baths are taken for a quarter of an hour, then the skin is thoroughly wiped off, paying particular attention to the area between the fingers. This procedure is carried out once a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks;
- recipe number 2: add 5 drops of bergamot and cypress oil to one tablespoon of corn. The product is applied to clean, dry skin and rubbed thoroughly. It is necessary to smear the feet with such a mixture within a month;
- recipe number 3: mix 50 ml of refined olive oil and 5 ml of eucalyptus, cypress, geranium and pine oil. Apply a small amount after each foot wash and rub in thoroughly until it is absorbed. Treatment continues for a month.
Symptoms of a fungal infection
If your feet sweat and smell a lot, this can cause a fungal infection. Also, the following symptoms may indicate mycosis of the feet:
| Symptoms | Description |
| Peeling skin | The fungus feeds on keratin and protein compounds, therefore, in the course of its life, the protective layer of the skin is destroyed, as a result of which the skin cracks and flakes |
| Burning and itching in the area of the foot or between the toes | These unpleasant symptoms are the result of skin damage. |
| Bad smell | The fungus disrupts the sebaceous glands, which causes not only increased sweating, but also changes in the smell of sweat, which becomes sharp and unpleasant |
| Discoloration of the skin | Keratinous fibers are destroyed, and the skin can acquire a yellowish or bluish tint |
| Nail changes | In some cases, the fungus can infect the nail plates, they become fragile, brittle and change color |
If signs of fungal infection appear, consult a dermatologist
If excessive sweating of the feet is accompanied by these symptoms, you should consult a dermatologist.
Prevention
In order to prevent the development of sweating, you must:
- observe the rules of personal hygiene. Wash your feet daily in the morning and evening with warm water and soap, then dry them thoroughly with a towel. Particular attention should be paid to the area between the fingers, since fungus most often occurs here;
- choose the right shoes. It should fit your foot. It is necessary to choose shoes made from high-quality natural materials that allow air to pass through well. Shoes need to be carefully looked after, washed regularly and replaced insoles;
- choose the right hosiery. Preference should be given to socks, tights and stockings made of quality materials. They need to be changed regularly and washed thoroughly;
- avoid stress and psychological overload, overwork. They weaken the body, as a result of which the protective function of the skin decreases;
- get rid of bad habits. They negatively affect the functioning of the body and weaken the immune system, which can cause dermatological problems.
If the treatment of sweating of the feet at home has not been successful, in order to understand the causes of hyperhidrosis, you need to consult a dermatologist.
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