SWEATY FEET AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. The sweating can affect just one specific area or the whole body - most often times it affects the hands, feet and arm pits. Each foot has an average of 250,000 eccrine sweat glands that produce about a half a pint of sweat each day, so having slightly wet feet is normal. However, if feet are constantly warm, wet and sweaty this may be a cause for concern. 

Treatment 
 

Some alterations in daily activity and lifestyle may help improve symptoms:

  • Antiperspirants - deodorants do not stop sweating, but antiperspirants sprays do. Some prescription antiperspirants include aluminum chloride, which plugs the sweat glands.
  • Armpit shields - pads worn in the armpit to protect a garment from perspiration.
  • Clothing - certain synthetic fibers, such as nylon, may worsen symptoms. Loose clothing is better.
  • Shoes - synthetic materials are more likely to worsen symptoms. Natural materials, such as leather, are recommended.
  • Socks - some socks are better at absorbing moisture, such as thick, soft ones made of natural fibers.


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