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Hyperhidrosis on Your Feet

Most of the population doesn’t even know that some people suffer from hyperhidrosis. If you’re among those who don’t know what it is, it’s essentially a condition in which people experience excessive sweating on certain parts of the body. Most of excessive sweating happens on the hands and feet, but can be in the armpit and the body overall. There isn’t a particular known cause, other than the fact that it is inherited. There isn’t even a known solution to stop the excessive sweating – only some short-term treatments to reduce the sweating.

 

The biggest concern for hyperhidrosis is more of a social aspect of embarrassment and discomfort, rather than a severe health issue. A handshake or taking shoes off at a friend’s house can be embarrassing. A clammy handshake or smelly wet socks are not something that most people are comfortable with. Furthermore, sweaty feet can mean slipping on slick floors, which can lead to injury.

 

There are, however, some health-related side effects. Due to the constant wetness on the feet, skin can break down if not properly cared for. Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can be common and may not resolve as easily. Additionally, foot odor can affect all shoes and become an emotional stress for those affected.

 

Things you can do to reduce problems with sweating and risk of infection:

  • Good foot hygiene. Clean your feet each day with soap and warm water, and allow them to fully dry.
  • Change your socks at least once, midday. If your socks tend to get soaked by lunchtime, you’ll be wearing wet socks all day, increasing foot odor and risk of blisters.
  • You can use antiperspirants directly on the feet, but that may redirect sweat to other parts of the body. You can also try foot powder or cornstarch to absorb sweat.
  • Rotate the shoes you wear each day to allow for the footwear to fully dry in between wears. This will reduce odor and risk of infections.

 

Some treatment options include:

  • Iontophoresis, in which you submerge your hands or feet in water and subject it to a mild electrical current through the skin. This can reduce sweat to a certain degree. A machine can be purchased for home use.
  • Botox injections are also an option, but they are temporary and are not guaranteed to work after a while.
  • Sympathectomy is a surgical procedure that interrupts the nerve signals that tell the sweat glands to release sweat.

 

Is your hyperhidrosis severely affecting your quality of life? Come see our podiatrist, Dr. Jonathan M. Kletz of Texas Foot WorksMake an appointment today at any of our offices in Abrams (Dallas)Athens, and Gun Barrell City, TX to find the right solution for your excessive sweating problems. 

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