Sweating legs is a fairly common occurrence, entertaining many people. The release of sweat in different parts of the body is associated with complex processes taking place in the human body.
The greatest amount of sweat is released in places where there are many receptors: armpits, palms, feet. Sweating of the legs, characterized by discomfort and a specific smell, is considered a particularly unpleasant phenomenon.
Sweat itself does not have a smell , but it is an ideal environment for the life of bacteria, as a result of which the very unpleasant odor develops .
If sweat is released quickly and in large quantities, then most likely we are talking about violations of the sweat glands associated with any pathological phenomena occurring in the body.
There are a lot of reasons for sweating legs - from non-observance of basic hygiene to various diseases.
So, the causes of increased sweating in the legs:
- Poor foot care . Feet must be kept clean and washed daily. After washing, wipe them dry with a clean cloth and apply a cream.
- Stress, excitement, nervousness are always accompanied by increased sweating, including in the area of the feet. The nervous system regulates this process, excessive sweating is a signal of a violation in the body.
- Leatherette shoes and synthetic socks. Artificial and low-quality materials interfere with normal metabolic processes in the skin. Sweating of the legs increases when wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes.
- Foot fungus. A particularly strong specific odor arises from sweating, which is caused by fungal diseases.
- Increased sweating of the legs, including in the area of the feet, occurs with high physical exertion.
- Endocrine disorders and infectious diseases are also accompanied by profuse sweating.
Every person who encounters a similar phenomenon asks himself the question of how to quickly and effectively get rid of him. In order to eliminate sweating of the legs, it is necessary to find out the causes of its appearance. Just the use of deodorant in this case will not give the desired effect.
First of all, you need to visit an endocrinologist and a dermatologist to exclude the presence of hormonal disorders and fungal diseases. In the event of a fungal infection, a specialist will find out its appearance and prescribe the appropriate remedy. Today, antifungal drugs are represented by numerous creams, gels, sprays, lotions, tablets, allowing you to get rid of the fungus in a short time.
With severe sweating of the legs, thorough care is recommended - daily washing, baths, foot creams. You should buy socks made from natural materials, high-quality leather shoes, certainly comfortable and in size. Shoes and especially slippers should be treated with disinfectants. Never use someone else’s shoes.
The people there are many ways to combat increased sweating of the legs.
For this purpose, from ancient times used oak bark. To do this, it was ground into powder and daily sprinkled on the inside of the socks.
An effective remedy against sweat was considered a decoction of oak bark. One hundred grams of bark was poured with a liter of water, boiled for half an hour over low heat. Daily baths from the decoction significantly reduced sweating.
Good help from sweating feet washing with cool salt water. In a glass of hot water, a teaspoon of salt is bred, cooled, washed in the morning and at night.
Another way of brorba with sweating feet is to wash with a solution of soda in the morning and at night. Take a teaspoon of soda, dilute it in a glass of warm water, wash your feet before bedtime, wipe. In the morning, do the same and put on shoes. Soon, profuse sweat and an unpleasant odor will disappear.
It is very useful to rinse your feet with cold water every day during the day.