A person who has much sweat and unpleasant smell of feet, surrounding are treated with a certain degree of disgust. In order not to experience embarrassment and discomfort, you need to solve the problem as soon as possible.
Causes of excessive sweating and fetid odor of the feet
Why do my feet sweat and stink? Now you will know about it, because you can only overcome sweating and unpleasant foot odor after determining the causes of their occurrence. Often there is a combination of factors that led to the problem. Some of them:
- Genetic predisposition. One of the factors affecting the occurrence of excessive sweating. The stench causes pathogenic microflora.
- Fungus. Only with the complete cure of the fungus of the nails or the skin is it possible to get rid of an unpleasant smell.
- Some diseases. In diabetes, difficult-to-heal wounds may appear, where bacteria begin to spread, which contribute to the appearance of stench. Malignant tumors, vascular dystonia and some cardiovascular diseases also contribute to this.
- Insufficient or improper hygiene.
- Stress, overweight, inadequate nutrition.
- Hosiery from synthetics or shoes of poor quality. They do not give air access to the skin and practically do not absorb sweat. This increases the number of bacteria.
- With heavy physical exertion on the lower limbs.
- Hormonal restructuring of the body. The problem is often inherent in adolescents.
Excessive sweating does not pose a threat to life, but may contribute to the appearance of skin diseases and psychological disorders:
- Mycoses (fungal infection) arise from the ideal conditions for the vital activity of fungi. Humidity and heat in the shoes contribute to their reproduction. In the treatment of nail and foot fungus, drugs, ointments, creams, etc. are used;
- skin diseases in the form of warts, boils and carbuncles. Atopic dermatitis may worsen;
- bromhidrosis;
- psycho-emotional stress, in which a person feels a sense of inferiority, tries to avoid public places.
Feet sweat and stink: Do you need to see a doctor?
If the trouble can not be resolved by yourself, you need to contact a specialist. A serious malfunction could occur in the body. First you should consult with a therapist who will appoint a comprehensive examination for the presence of pathologies. 
If they are missing, you need to visit a dermatologist and get his recommendations.
The doctor may prescribe medication for sweating and recommend sedatives.
This is due to the fact that hyperhidrosis is caused by nerve overstrain or constant stress.
Usually resorted to tincture of valerian, motherwort, peony root and other medicinal plants.
They use tranquilizers or bromides in exceptional cases, as they have side effects, get used to them quickly and can be taken for no more than three weeks.
Pharmacological agents
Strongly sweaty feet and stink, but you do not know what to do? We offer to consider some drugs:
- Pasta Teymurova. Effective against mild hyperhidrosis. Able to deodorize, disinfect and dry the dermis, due to its zinc oxide, talcum and boric acid. It rarely causes irritation, because the skin on the feet is thick and rough. Before applying the paste, feet should be washed and dried. After lubrication, it is advisable to sit for 30 minutes with elongated lower limbs. The course of treatment is 1.5 months.
- Formidron. Excellent antiseptic. Due to the active substance - formaldehyde, it kills bacteria and stops their reproduction. Also dries the skin, helps reduce the stench. The drug is used in the morning. Feet washed and dried. Formedron is applied with a cotton swab. Focus is on the fingers. Used twice a day. When using the drug requires caution. The toxic substances contained in it can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
- Formagel also contains formaldehyde. On washed and dried feet, ointment spreads in the footsteps and between the fingers. The tool dries and forms a film that is aged for 30-40 minutes, then washed off with water. The results of processing are kept for half a month, after which the procedure is repeated. If perspiration is very strong, forgel gel is used for up to three days, otherwise dryness and burn of the skin can be caused. When allergic reactions to the active ingredients of the drug and with open wounds, its use is prohibited.
- Lavilin. It contains antibacterial herbs and vitamins that fight bacteria and sweating feet. The drug is absorbed into the skin and has a positive effect within two weeks. Lavilin is quite economical. One can can be used all year.
- Borosil slows the growth of fungus and eliminates unpleasant odor. It is a very popular tool. They can handle the foot or pour a small amount of the drug in the shoes.
- Drisol is an antiperspirant. Frequent use is not recommended, as it contributes to the blockage of pores and sweat glands.
- Urotropin is intended to treat the urinary tract, but is also used for hyperhidrosis. The drug is used in the evening. The product is applied to clean, dry feet and spread between the fingers. Dress up warm socks. In the morning, urotropin is washed off, the skin is treated with talcum powder. If the skin is very sensitive, the product is diluted with water. Damage, fungus, wounds are contraindications to the use of hexamine. The result is about a month.
- Powder. With the help of its main components: starch, boric acid, talc, burnt alum, sweat is absorbed, the smell goes away. Powders can be used as a preventive measure against foot fungal diseases. They can be applied to the dermis or fall asleep in socks.
Hygiene
Most often, to prevent excessive sweating and odor, you just need to follow hygiene:
- 1-2 times a day to wash your feet with antibacterial soap. It is better than other means cleanses the skin, it can be liquid or lumpy. Washing should begin with warm water, gradually reduce its temperature and rinse with cold or brewing strong tea. The use of a contrast shower is also very useful;
- to wipe your feet thoroughly with a towel specially provided for this. This will prevent bacteria from multiplying;
- use special baths, use special creams, sprays and powders.
Shoes and socks
Footwear and hosiery directly affect the condition of the skin of the feet. Therefore, their condition must be taken very seriously:
- wear fresh socks every day;
- shoes must be of appropriate size;
- wash your shoes from time to time;
- every few months to change insoles or wash them;
- shoes should be stored in closets that are well ventilated;
- use only high-quality shoes and socks, preferably from natural materials.
A solution of manganese, vinegar or hydrogen peroxide is used to remove the stench from the shoes. Processed internal surfaces.
Folk remedies
Traditional methods have an excellent effect in combating sweating and the smell of feet and are used as a preventive measure.
You can powder the skin of the legs with potato starch, wear socks on top. Excess moisture is absorbed, resulting in less bacteria multiply.
Straw of oats (2 tbsp. L.) Is poured with boiling water, infused for about an hour. The resulting infusion is not filtered and diluted with warm water. Take a bath for 20-30 minutes.
Birch leaves lay in socks, changed twice a day.
Vinegar has destructive acidity for bacteria and fungi. Baths are made from a diluted product, and from the net. To do this, you need to slightly warm the vinegar (1 liter), pour it into a bowl and put your legs there.
Keep 15-20 minutes. After the procedure, do not rinse the vinegar. Baths take five times a day. For the delicate dermis, vinegar is diluted with water.
Recipes baths a lot. In most cases, they are made on the basis of: the bark of oak, mint, sage or chamomile. Also used is lime blossom, tea brewing, nettle, celandine, salt, soda, manganese and iodine.
To wipe the feet after the bath, use lavender, sage, thyme and essential oils, as well as lemon skins and apple cider vinegar.
They give the skin a flavor, fight bacteria and disinfect the skin.
Urgent measures
What can be done to quickly get rid of the unpleasant smell of sweat feet? For urgent removal of odor and sweating, it is necessary to take water procedures and change socks, then:
- use a special deodorant;
- wipe the skin with alcohol;
- process the dermis and nails with undiluted vinegar.
Preventing sweating feet
- Avoid stress.
- To observe hygiene.
- Regularly cut nails and it is desirable to do a pedicure.
- To clean the legs from the hogwash. For this you can use pumice.
- Eat right. Excessive consumption of spices, garlic, coffee, strong tea can lead to increased flow. Products containing zinc should be included in the diet.
- Watch your shoes carefully. Wear only quality models and cotton socks.
- Time to consult a doctor in the presence of diseases that contribute to increased sweating.
Means to combat sweating and unpleasant foot odor are numerous. Due to the individuality of each human body, the best result can be obtained only as a result of repeated experiments and tests.
Additional information on hyperhidrosis of the legs - in the next video.
