Heavy sweating of the legs always causes discomfort, inconvenience to others and an unpleasant wet feeling in the shoes. Added to this are a choking odor and a high probability of the appearance of a fungus and other dermatological diseases.
Norm or pathology?
For many, the problem of foot sweating is a little intimate, and not everyone decides to contact a specialist in time or tell others about it. Some people who experience excessive sweating in their legs cannot fully figure out if this is normal and when it is time to go to the doctor.
Thanks to perspiration, the internal temperature of the body is leveled, with excessive overheating, the human body begins to cool itself on its own. Sweating normally increases during the warmer months, and in winter it gets smaller. The amount of sweat depends not only on external weather conditions, but also on the well-being of a person. Physical activity, temperature, pressure changes, excitement - all this affects the release of moisture.
If a person sweats constantly, even in a calm environment and at a normal, comfortable temperature, sitting at a table or reading a book without experiencing emotional disturbances, then this condition is called hyperhidrosis. It all depends on individual characteristics. Chubby people are more prone to excessive sweating.
So, your feet smell and sweat - what should I do? In shoes, it can smell especially strong. At the same time, it is almost impossible to distinguish the norm from the pathology in this case, but if the body suddenly began to sweat at times more than before, then this is definitely not normal, even with age. Normal sweating should not bring excessive discomfort and chronic sensation of wet feet.
Do I need to see a doctor?
In the case of a noticeable increase in the excreted fluid, a doctor should be consulted to exclude diseases of the thyroid gland, endocrine system, diabetes, oncology, infections, stroke, heart or lung problems. An increase in sweating may also be due to medications taken, the doctor should be notified about this. Still similar problems are observed in women during menopause.
And what to do with the child?
Sweat legs and young children. In infancy, this is quite normal, but if a child from 2 to 7 years old has a pronounced and profuse sweat, then you must necessarily consult a pediatrician. In children, strong water separation can indicate the presence of diseases such as rickets, circulatory disorders, and worms. But this is not a symptom at all, you should just treat the detected changes in the body with caution.
It might just be hot for a child. Trying to protect him from the harsh cold, parents can overdo it. It is recommended that children are periodically exposed to underwear, allowing the skin to breathe. Wearing synthetic clothes and low-quality shoes can play a trick on the health of the child. If possible, the shoes should be leather or made of high-quality synthetic materials that allow air to pass through. Summer or home slippers should have holes. Socks for such children are needed from natural and breathable fabric, cotton or linen.
How to get rid of the smell in shoes?
When your feet sweat a lot, doing something with shoes is a must. Bad smell eats up for a long time and causes inconvenience. It remains there because of the bacteria that has formed, which means that you first need to clean the inside with a disinfectant (antiseptic, alcohol, vinegar, soap), and then use substances that absorb odor and water. Silica gel in a bag or activated carbon will help in removing moisture, and green tea will help remove odor. Shoes should be taken care of daily: remove and dry the insoles, put absorbent products overnight, even if it seems that your legs are not sweating.
The right choice of shoes
When a person realizes the presence of such a problem as hyperhidrosis, it's time to think about changing shoes and hosiery accessories more expensive and high-quality.
At home, it is best to stay barefoot or use open slates as slippers. If your feet are cold, you can wear cotton socks, but they need to be changed often and keep your feet clean. At work, you must go in a removable pair of shoes, which should be made of natural materials and with holes for ventilation. Shoes should be free and not bring discomfort.
In winter, excessive sweating of the legs often accompanies women and men, spending all day on their feet in winter shoes. Be sure to find the opportunity to change shoes during the day. Saving money on your feet can lead to unpleasant problems like dermatitis. The saved money will still be spent on medicines, it is better to try to avoid this in advance.
Home Ways To Reduce Sweating
Sometimes, even when wearing natural shoes, the legs sweat and smell strongly. And what to do with this, no one will be able to answer. The problem is extremely individual in nature, and a suitable remedy is usually selected over time. There are several ways to help if your feet are sweating, and at home. What should be done first? For starters, it is recommended to try talcum powder. You need to lightly sprinkle your feet before leaving the house. It absorbs excess moisture and the legs will remain dry.
Baths with chamomile and oak bark will temporarily reduce perspiration and remove unpleasant odors. You can also treat your legs with an antiseptic before going out so that there are no more bacteria on the skin during the day. They are the cause of the bad smell. A solution of ordinary furatsilin will also be effective.
Many people suffering from hyperhidrosis respond well to the medicines Formagel and Teymurova Paste, as well as their analogues. Formaldehyde suppresses the production of sweat and lasts for several weeks, while Teymurova Paste has an antimicrobial effect and thus dries the feet, while leaving the skin healthy and sufficiently saturated with moisture. The skin on the legs after this does not begin to peel off.
Can I use an antiperspirant?
It blocks perspiration, and deodorant interrupts the smell. In the case of local hyperhidrosis of the soles, simply hiding the smell is not entirely appropriate, because this does not eliminate the problem. Therefore, many people like to use antiperspirant as a reliable remedy for sweat. And he, meanwhile, is a harmful product for the skin, the daily use of which carries a danger to human health. And he does not solve the cause of sweating. Reduced sweating occurs due to clogging of the pores with aluminum hydrochloride compound.
For this reason, the best way to deal with excessive sweating is to observe hygiene rules and a healthy lifestyle, the exclusion of diseases and their prevention. Antiperspirant can be used only in the event of future important celebrations, no more than once a week. After arriving home, the product must be washed off using soap and a washcloth.
What can constant sweating of the legs lead to?
When excess moisture is retained on the skin of the legs for a long time, there is a risk of fungus and other unpleasant diseases. In addition, constantly wet skin is easily rubbed, corns and corns appear on it. In children and adults with hyperhidrosis, peeling on the skin is often visible. If you do not start treatment, then they can go into more significant damage, forming open wounds. This leads to the appearance of a fungus and can be dangerous by accidental infection, reduces immunity and precludes the use of certain medical drugs.
Disease prevention
Even with all the precautions, there remains a danger of catching infectious and bacterial diseases. With heavy sweating, you should sometimes use antifungal agents in small doses. Especially after public locker rooms and showers, visits to the pool and beach, trips in public transport in open shoes. With a tendency to allergies, you need to be extremely careful and cautious, try to avoid any allergens as much as possible. The combination of hyperhidrosis and allergic dermatitis can become very unpleasant.
When your legs sweat heavily, you need to carefully monitor the appearance of redness or convex formations. Moisture in combination with bacteria provokes the appearance of new diseases, such as eczema, neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis. To avoid deterioration of the skin condition, it is necessary to observe hygiene and get rid of unpleasant foot odors in time, use ointments and creams for the prevention of dermatoses.
Stress factor
During the fight against sweating, most victims forget that in 90% of cases it is caused by stress and an improper lifestyle. The human body reacts very subtly to a negative environment, the consequences can appear within three months after an unpleasant incident, and during chronic stress problems can begin not only with the legs.
Only the exclusion of all annoying factors from life can help. Divorce, change of work, life priorities, attitudes - all this will significantly change the situation. The adoption of motherwort or valerian is recommended as prescribed by the attending physician. A single use of these tinctures will not be able to replenish and heal what has been destroyed for months.
Hygiene and daily personal care
Surprisingly, some of the men (and even women) believe that it is possible to use the same pair of socks twice. If the smell is not felt, this does not mean that the clothes are clean. In any case, sweat is released all day, bacteria remain on the skin and socks. The next day, your feet stink and sweat. What you can’t do is regret clean clothes. It is necessary to take the habit of washing the feet and places between the fingers in the morning and evening, wiping them dry, putting on clean socks.
Neglect of hygiene procedures leads to the fact that it is difficult for a person to get rid of hyperhidrosis, and this disease continues to accompany him for a long time. Feet should be washed thoroughly with soap, and the nails and cuticle should be cleaned. It is good to use a pumice and brush, and you can get rid of old skin with the help of cosmetics, such as peeling. Simple self-care will quickly put your feet in order and help get rid of heavy sweating.