subject: Need Help Stopping Sweaty Feet? [print this page] Excessive feet sweating is also known as plantar hyperhidrosis. The cause of this condition is not well known, but is believed to be caused by the same gene that causes hand sweating. This gene causes rising activity in the sympathetic chain which is part of the involuntary nervous system. Sweating feet can cause many problems for a person in everyday social and functional settings. Problems may include that shoes can be ruined easily, not being able to wear sandals, having bad foot odor and increased risk of fungal infections. If you need help stopping sweaty feet here are some of the best ways to consider.
For mild excess sweating of the feet
1.Wash your feet with a really good antibacterial soap. Make sure you dry them completely even between the toes.
2.Spray your feet with a foot antiperspirant preferably one which contains aluminum chloride.
3.Use a foot powder such as lamisil or dr scholls. This will also help control odor if this is an issue you are having as well.
For severe sweaty feet
1.Drysol is a aluminum chloride which is really good at drying the sweat glands and is proven to work. It is best used on a daily basis.
2.Botox is a great way to go if you dont mind a little pain. If you choose this route you will be injection with a needle many times in your foot. Although it is very painful it will stop the sweating for 3-6 months.
3.Iontophoresis device is a product using a electric charge to deliver a chemical through your skin. It is pretty much an injection without the injection. This is a really great way to stop the problem and it is pain free.
If you need help stopping sweaty feet i strongly urge you to consider the techniques.
